Sharp increase in US container import volumes 
In its recent analysis of logistics data for the shipping industry, Descartes Systems Group reports that import volumes show some consistency with pre-pandemic levels for the first quarter of the year but continue to point to a challenging global supply chain performance in... more
Promoting railfreight in Pacific Northwest
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) in USA is launching its 2023 rail cargo incentive programme aimed at driving growth and cost-effective operations in the Pacific Northwest region. The programme will provide a USD 50 incentive per rail lift for eligible rail volumes... more
LEI and EFL Global merge
The supply chain and logistics provider EFL Global, which is headquartered in Sri Lanka, has acquired the Canadian family-owned logistics company Locher Evers International (LEI). The acquisition is effective immediately, and the company will operate as a subsidiary of EFL... more
Hybrid machines to halve emissions
Port of Savannah in Georgia, USA, is investing USD 170 million on 55 hybrid-engine rubber-tired gantry cranes. The hybrid machines will be exclusively powered by electric batteries, with diesel generators running only to recharge batteries. The new cranes reduce emissions by... more
Quantron: a new team to plan entry into US market
Six new executives have joined the Quantron USA team (from left): Matt Pearson as chief operating officer, Damaris Meyer as chief finance officer for Quantron USA and Quantron-as-a-Service USA, Richard Ansell as vice president of marketing/PR, Henrique Martins as vice president... more
Fednav brings Hamburg closer to the Great Lakes
Since this month, April 2023. the shipping company Fednav from Montréal (Canada) has been connecting the Port of Hamburg with the Great Lakes in North America with its "Atlantic Lakes Line" service. The FAL Line calls at Hamilton in Canada and Cleveland in... more
Empowering whales to fly
Flying Whales Québec has selected Honeywell's 1-megawatt generator to supply power for its new hybrid-electric airship, the LCA60T. The companies have signed a contract for the integration and supply of the power device. The high-power density and efficiency of the Honeywell... more
Soo Gilvarry appointed to Jaxport board
Jacksonville mayor Lenny Curry has appointed Jacksonville business and civic leader Soo Gilvarry to Jaxport’s board of directors. The Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved Gilvarry's appointment on 28 March 2023. Gilvarry is the CEO/Owner of Jacksonville-based Lotus... more
Delta to fly to Geneva Airport in April 2023
Delta, a member of the Skyteam alliance, has confirmed its arrival at Geneva for the 2023 summer season. From 10 April 2023, it will offer daily services between Geneva and New York (JFK) as part of a major expansion of its routes to Europe. The route will be operated every day... more
Jahan Byrne joins board of directors at CII
The Containerization and Intermodal Institute (CII) has elected Jahan Byrne to its CII’s board of directors. Byrne, who has over 28 years of industry experience, is director of corporate marketing at Matson Logistics, a top 25 3PL and supply chain solutions provider that is part... more