Leaping into Latam 
In its newest venture into the Latin American market Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is expanding into Argentina, Colombia and Brazil. It’ll also be enhancing its capacities in Mexico, Chile and Peru and is planning further investments in a number of countries on the continent to... more
Magnus Klaar joins Railpool
Seasoned manager Magnus Klaar will join Railpool as regional director Scandinavia, effective 24 September 2024, to lead the company’s ongoing expansion efforts in the region. Klaar draws from more than 25 years of experience from the international and Nordic railway market,... more
AI tools to enhance global trade
Maqta Gateway, part of AD Ports Group’s digital cluster, has entered a strategic partnership with Presight AI Technologies to jointly develop AI-powered solutions aimed at enhancing trade and logistics operations. The agreement focuses on driving local innovation and... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Thales of Miletus, who lived in the 6th century BC, was once asked why he had not brought any children into the world. His answer: "For their sake." more
A historic arrival at Puerto Aguadulce
Puerto Aguadulce recently made history by handling the "APL Fullerton", the largest capacity vessel ever to dock on the Colombian coast. The ship, operated by CMA CGM, has a capacity of 19,856 teu. This achievement highlights the terminal’s capability to manage... more
Unprecedented second double win for Combilift
Combilift has gained further global recognition, securing awards in two categories at the recent UK ‘Materials Handling Association’ awards in Birmingham on Saturday, 14 September. Up against some of the biggest names in material handling, they walked away with the coveted... more
A new WMS for Spain and Portugal
Luis Simões has chosen a warehouse management software developed by Reflex, a business unit of Hardis Group, to manage its Spanish and Portuguese and optimise its logistics operations. With 58 sites and cross-docking centres on the Iberian Peninsula, the company is looking... more
US-short line railroad founded
Omnitrax and the Ohio river Ports of Indiana have created a new switching railroad. The Mount Vernon Railroad will be operated by Omnitrax and manage rail operations at the Southwest Indiana port, supplying switching, sorting and various rail-related services for port customers.... more
Swiss names new head of Swiss WorldCargo
Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) has appointed Alain Chisari as the new head of its Swiss WorldCargo airfreight division. He will take up his new duties on 1 October 2024. Chisari has held various Swiss and Lufthansa Group management positions since he joined Swiss in 2008.... more
Scalability is the thing
Lödige Industries, a global supplier of material handling systems, has successfully completed the expansion of a cargo terminal of the Saigon Cargo Service Corporation (SCSC). With the integration of a second elevating transfer vehicle (ETV) and an additional 150 storage... more