AIT acquires GSDMIA 

AIT Worldwide Logistics has reported that it has acquired the Miami-based forwarder GSDMIA, thus strengthening its service capabilities in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the USA. The deal enhances AIT’s expertise in air and ocean freight, with GSDMIA’s particularly... more
Vertical Cold Storage names Jim Henderson CCO 

Vertical Cold Storage has appointed Jim Henderson as its chief commercial officer, to drive its continued expansion in the temperature-controlled logistics sector. Henderson brings nearly 30 years of experience with him, including leadership roles at New Orleans Cold Storage,... more
Special Avianca Cargo livery to honour customers 

Avianca Cargo has unveiled a new special livery on freighter N332QT, as a part of its brand campaign entitled ‘We are doing it for you.’ The design, installed in Medellín, highlights the most iconic products handled by the carrier and reflects its deep appreciation for... more
Doug Caylor joins Ports of Indiana 

Maritime sales veteran Doug Caylor has joined Ports of Indiana as business development director. With 30 years of industry experience, Caylor brings deep expertise from past roles at Castlen Terminals, ACBL, Arrow Material Services and the Mid-Ship Group with him. He’ll focus... more
Long gone 

Far more air cargo than before Covid-19. There’s not a cloud in the sky over the Iberian Peninsula’s airfreight markets, as the latest figures and initiatives on the ground and in the air show. more
WWW sets sail as standalone entity 

We Work the Waterways (WWW), founded under Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT), will officially operate as an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organisation from 1 June. WWW focuses on building maritime career awareness among students, educators and communities, and... more
Two paths around the world 

Santos and Manzanillo. While CMA CGM and Maersk link South America’s east coast with China and Vietnam, seven smaller carriers from the Far and Middle East have teamed up to provide Mexico’s industry with links across the Pacific. more
Deugro hosts safety forum 

On April 1, 2025, Deugro Houston hosted its first annual 'Trucker Safety Forum', bringing together representatives from transport partners including Jetco Delivery, Palletized Trucking and Gulf Winds International. The round-table discussion addressed regulatory updates,... more
FedEx launches direct Singapore–US freighter service 

FedEx has launched its first direct all-cargo flight from Singapore to Anchorage, enhancing transpacific service for Southeast Asia. The Boeing 777F flight operates six times weekly from Changi Airport, offering faster transit times to the US, especially for key sectors like... more
GTA Air joins Aerios to boost charter quoting speed 

Texas-based GTA Air has adopted Aerios’ Carrier App to streamline air cargo charter quotes, cutting response times by 66%. The integration proves the platform’s flexibility, following its recent rollout with Cargojet. Aerios enables faster, over-the-phone quoting and enhanced... more