Expeditors increases earnings and volumes in Q4 
Expeditors International of Washington has reported a strong fourth quarter in 2024, with earnings per share rising by 54% to USD 1.68, and net earnings increasing by 49% to USD 236 million. The company saw a 30% revenue increase to USD 3 billion, an 11% rise in airfreight... more
Iron ore shipments decline amid disruptions
Bimco reports that global iron ore shipments fell 7% year-on-year in early 2025, due to supply disruptions and weak Chinese demand. Australian shipments dropped by 10%, while Brazilian exports declined by 5%. Despite longer sailing distances from Brazil, tonne-mile demand... more
Not tasty and possibly harmful
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Los Angeles airport (LAX) intercepted 37 live beetles hidden in Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate. The insects, valued at USD 1,480, arrived from Japan in air cargo shipments last month. “These... more
GXO expands network for Siemens Healthineers
GXO Logistics is strengthening Siemens Healthineers’ forward stocking network with two new distribution centres in New Jersey and California. The expansion enhances medical supply availability, adding next-flight-out options, additional same-day delivery resources, and extending... more
Multiple truck deliveries simultaneously
The US platform Billor supports truck drivers to achieve truck ownership. It combines fintech, technology and logistics, simplifies the complexities of logistics and finance and also manages all operational and financial needs. Now Billor has extended its network and has... more
GW expands US presence in Phoenix
Gebrüder Weiss has opened a location in Phoenix AZ (USA), expanding its North American network to 17 locations. The facility will offer air and sea freight services, including customs clearance and land transport solutions, strengthening cross-border trade between the USA and... more
Reconomy appoints CEO of ‘re-use loop’
Reconomy has named Rakhshan Zahid as the chief executive of its ‘re-use loop’. The division, comprising ‘advanced supply chain’ and ‘rebound’, provides technology-driven circular logistics and supply chain solutions. “Reconomy’s ‘re-use loop’ is one of our key divisions, and... more
First ‘SkyCourier’ delivered to Canada
Textron Aviation has delivered the first Cessna ‘SkyCourier’ twin turboprop in Canada to Air Bravo Corporation, a passenger, cargo and air ambulance operator based in Ontario. The freighter variant will support cargo transport across the region. Designed for single-pilot... more
Jaxport completes vehicle expansion project phase
Contractors have completed the expansion of Jaxport’s berth 22 at the Blount Island Marine Terminal, allowing it to accommodate larger vehicle carriers up to 750 ft long. This project is the first of two vehicle projects that are part of a USD 60 million initiative designed... more
Infrastructure measures bolster safety and efficiency
Norfolk Southern Railways completed infrastructure improvements worth USD 1 billion in 2024 in its US network. The projects were completed throughout the class I railway’s 22-state network and are designed to deliver safe and resilient services. The railway’s engineering team... more