Grimaldi supports Unicef shipments to Senegal 
The Grimaldi Group has entered into a one-year partnership with Unicef to support its humanitarian efforts in Africa. Under the agreement the company will provide free ocean transport for at least 80 containers of emergency supplies from New York to Dakar. The goal is to... more
Swiss-Canadian cooperation on medical deliveries
Toronto-based Volatus Aerospace has partnered with Swiss drone firm Rigitech to expand its drone delivery network. The deal will integrate Rigitech’s ‘Eiger’ long-range drone into Volatus’ operations, enabling payloads of up to 3 kg over 100 km—ideal for medical deliveries to... more
UP appoints Christina Conlin as chief legal officer
Union Pacific has named Christina Conlin as senior vice-president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, effective from the end of March. She succeeds Craig Richardson, who’ll retire after more than a decade in the role. Conlin will oversee the company’s legal affairs,... more
“A tactical escalation” 
Freight theft in the USA’s railway networks. According to the Association of American Railroads, freight thefts increased by 40% in 2024, leading to additional costs of around USD 100 million for the largest railroads. more
Global humanitarian logistics agreement
DHL and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a formal agreement to strengthen their collaboration in humanitarian logistics, as DHL has reported. The partnership aims to improve disaster response through enhancing localised response,... more
Former FAA chief joins ZeroAvia
Hydrogen-electric aviation pioneer ZeroAvia has appointed Billy Nolen, former acting administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as senior strategy and regulatory advisor. Nolen will support the company’s certification efforts for its 600kW electric propulsion... more
US-Mexico-Canada trade development
In 2024, transborder freight between the USA, Canada and Mexico reached USD 1.6 trillion, up by 1.8% compared to 2023, according to the USA's 'Bureau of Transportation Statistics'. Trade with Mexico increased by 5.1% to USD 840 billion, while trade with Canada declined by... more
Partnership for pallet logistics
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has partnered with Pallet Control Tower (PCT) to enhance the management of EUR pallets and returnable transport items (RTIs). The collaboration aims to streamline pallet exchange and establish the EUR pallet system as a global standard. A key... more
Saudia sees surge in dates shipments
Saudia Cargo has recorded a 64% increase in date shipments in 2024, transporting nearly 1.5 t to more than 45 global destinations. The airline plays a key role in connecting Saudi Arabia’s 1.6 million t date industry with international markets, ensuring fast and high-quality... more
Nars 2025 – Rail industry gathering
The North American Rail Shippers Association (Nars) will host its annual meeting in Chicago from 7–9 May, providing a networking platform for rail shipping professionals. The event will feature industry leaders discussing several rail topics, as the association reports. The... more