First LNG bunkering operation in Jamaican waters 
The successful bunkering of Zim's container vessel "Sammy Ofer" with liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a milestone operation: it was the first LNG bunkering operation in Jamaican waters. Rear Admiral Peter Brady, director-general at Maritime Authority of Jamaica... more
WFS to support Qatar Airways Cargo at JFK
Qatar Airways Cargo is extending its global partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) with a new three-year cargo and freighter ramp handling contract at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Under the agreement, WFS will initially provide cargo services... more
Antwan D. Banks joins NMFTA
Antwan D. Banks has joined the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) as director of enterprise security. In particular, he will be responsible for cybersecurity – a critical role in safeguarding the trucking industry against cyber-attacks as the industry continues... more
Upswing for US railcar industry
The US railcar supplier Greenbrier received orders for 4,500 new railcars with an aggregate value of USD 580 million during its fiscal second quarter ending on 28 February 2023. Orders for the quarter included tank cars, automobile-carrying railcars, boxcars and covered... more
Expanding logistics capacity in South America
A new fulfilment centre in Chile: Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) has signed a long-term contract with Decathlon, a French company specialising in the marketing of sporting goods and apparel, to expand its operations, warehousing and distribution capacity in Latin America by 30%. As... more
Westjet Cargo now certified
Westjet Cargo has received Transport Canada’s approval and official certification of its four 737-800 Boeing converted freighters (BCF). With this certification, Westjet Cargo and the GTA Group will implement three freighters into operation, as dedicated aircraft to serve... more
75 candles for IRU
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. It was founded in Geneva on 23 March 1948, created by eight national road transport associations to partner with the United Nations and other governmental organisations. In the... more
Global tonnages and average rates stabilised
Based on over 400,000 transactions per week collected by World ACD Market Data, figures for week 11 show a clear stabilisation in both worldwide tonnages as well as the global average rate, compared with the previous week and following several weeks of relative stability since... more
CSX enhances carbon calculator
With its improved calculator, the US call I railway CSX is aiming to help forwarders to achieve their supply chain sustainability objectives. The new version is available to customers who use the Ship CSX online platform. The tool enables carload freight shippers to generate... more
Port of Hueneme promotes Austin Yang
The Port of Hueneme in California, USA has promoted Austin Yang to the new chief financial and chief administration officer effective, 6 March 2023. Kristin Decas, Port of Hueneme’s CEO and Port Director: “I am very pleased that Yang is taking over as our new CFO/CAO and I... more