Cosco now links Contecon with Asia 
Contecon Guayaquil has received the inaugural call of Cosco Shipping’s WSA5 service, the first direct link between Ecuador and Asia via Peru’s port of Chancay. The new service reduces transit time to Shanghai to 27 days, providing a faster and more reliable route for Ecuadorian... more
Texan cats can fly!
Air Charter Service (ACS) arranged a special charter to transport 58 rescue cats from Houston TX to a sanctuary in Idaho (USA). A Metroliner III was selected as the most suitable aircraft for the 2,700 km journey. Richard Thompson, president of ACS Americas, explained... more
Javier Suárez to lead Knud E. Hansen
The maritime consultancy Knud E. Hansen from Denmark has announced a leadership change, with Javier Suárez succeeding Finn Wollesen Petersen as managing director on 1 March. The transition follows months of preparation, during which the two worked closely to ensure... more
Tariff changes reshape supply chains
New tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada are driving businesses to reassess procurement strategies, as Stephen Dyke (pictured), principal solutions consultant manager at FourKites, has stated in a comment. Key sectors affected include electronics, machinery, plastics... more
LA honours 70th IAPH anniversary
The port of Los Angeles has paid tribute to the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) on its 70th anniversary, recognising its global leadership in addressing key industry challenges. The milestone was marked at a port-hosted networking event during TPM25 in Long... more
AfA names 2025 award winners
The Air Cargo Conference 2025 in Dallas TX (USA) welcomed a record-breaking 1,000 attendees and nearly 100 exhibitors, and saw the Airforwarders Association (AfA) honour members for their outstanding contributions to air cargo. The winners were International Airline of the... more
CPaT wins training contracts with new carriers
CPaT Global has announced new training agreements with Air Algérie and Bermuda’s Longtail Aviation, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of aviation distance learning. Air Algérie’s pilots will receive CPaT’s comprehensive 'Pilot Training Suite', covering Airbus... more
PLS Logistics Services appoints Stevan Bergan
PLS Logistics Services has announced the appointment of Steven Bergan as president. He'll oversee strategic and operational initiatives, aiming to expand PLS’s client base and enhance service offerings. "We're pleased to welcome Steven to our executive team as we... more
CCM rolls out 12,000th refurbished chassis
Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) has deployed its 12,000th refurbished chassis to the South Atlantic Chassis Pool (SACP) ahead of schedule, as the company states. This milestone is part of a broader plan to upgrade nearly 45,000 chassis by 2027. Furthermore, the company... more
Röhlig fortifies Americas leadership
Röhlig Logistics has appointed Hector Midolo as chief commercial officer (CCO) for Latin America and head of global sales for the Americas, with effect from 15 January. Based in Miami, he’ll oversee commercial development in the region and drive global account... more