USA: new space for bulk liquid tanks 
Cotac, part of the German Hoyer Group, can now store full bulk liquid ISO tanks at its depot in Houston, Texas (USA). For Hoyer, the Houston site is the central logistics hub for global logistics and for domestic services for products from the chemical, food, lubricant and gas... more
Boeing recognises its top suppliers of 2023
Boeing honoured twelve of its global suppliers at its ‘2023 supplier of the year’ event. The suppliers were celebrated for driving a stable, predictable production system that contributes to Boeing’s safety, quality, sustainability and delivery commitments to customers. ... more
FourKites expands senior leadership team
Supply chain visibility provider Fourkites has expanded its leadership team with the addition of three new senior vice presidents in its go-to-market organisation. Phil Weir (left), senior vice president, global strategic customers, will head the company’s global customer... more
CBP seizes 100 shipments of counterfeit products
During a one-week period in July, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intensified inspections on incoming shipments moving through the Cincinnati Port of Entry. On 10 – 14 July, during the special operation “home plate”, officers focused enforcement efforts on... more
Drought hits Panama Canal shipping
The ongoing drought at the Panama Canal, a critical global shipping route, has led to prolonged ship delays. In response, the Panama Canal Authority has extended shipping restrictions until 2 September 2023, limiting daily passages from 36 to 32 ships and requiring vessels to be... more
Joramco to establish BCF line in Jordan
Boeing and Joramco have announced an agreement to establish a new Boeing converted freighter (BCF) line in Amman, Jordan. Joramco will be the first MRO supplier in the Middle East supporting future Boeing freighter conversions of both domestic and foreign aircraft. In Amman,... more
Valenciaport promotes female leadership
The Port Authority of València (PAV) and the Valenciaport Foundation participated in the #Life event, a training programme that promotes the power of women in the port industry, held this week in Panama. The event was attended by 45 women managers in the maritime sector –... more
Quantron and GTL plan digital platform
Michael Perschke, CEO of Quantron, has been appointed to the board of directors of Goldstone Technologies Limited (GTL), a consultancy specialising in full-stack business intelligence, data analytics and IT services. Quantron and GTL are forming a joint venture (JV) called... more
TSA amends certified cargo screening programme
As published in the Federal Register, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced changes to the certified cargo screening programme that will enable more shippers to enter the secure supply chain. On 30 June 2021, TSA mandated that all air cargo... more
Rand McNally's CTO to join PCS Software
PCS Software, a provider of transport management software, has appointed Yusuf Ozturk as its new chief technology officer. Ozturk brings over 25 years of experience in product development, from startups to global companies, to his new role and joins PCS from Third Summit,... more