UP: new rail-linked opportunities 
The US class I railway has added five new focus sites to its 51,500 km network. These sites are railroad hubs where Union Pacific (UP) can concentrate resources, effectively manage logistics and provide targeted services for its customers. In all, Union Pacific has 32 focus... more
Multipurpose wharf to replace obsolete pier
Port Canaveral is making progress on a USD 39 million renovation project for North Cargo Berth 4 (NCB4), aiming to complete it by this autumn. The project involves replacing an outdated pier with a 300 m long multi-purpose wharf, next to the newly rebuilt North Cargo Berth 3... more
New ZIM service: no queues for import pickup
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has announced the launch of its new service, ZIM Central China Xpress (ZX2), connecting Central China to the US West Coast, starting on 3 July. ZX2 will offer a 13-day transit time from Ningbo to Los Angeles. Features include dedicated berths... more
Strong air cargo demand continues in May
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), rose by 14.7% compared to May 2023 levels (15.5% for international... more
Around the world in 80 years 
The logistics services provider LAM, founded in 1944, took the next big step in April by establishing national subsidiaries in three East Asian markets. Johan Vermeiren and Damiano Turriziani, the directors in charge of the new businesses in China, Hong Kong and Thailand, told... more
Nallian picks CCO
Nallian, which specialises in creating connected cargo hubs and optimising freight management processes, has appointed Lionel van der Walt as chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 July 2024. In this role, he will spearhead Nallian's growth strategy, based out of Raleigh,... more
Blood plasma from Manchester to San Francisco
"ACS Time Critical", Air Charter Service's offering for most urgent shipments, went the extra mile for a transatlantic onboard courier (OBC) job that was ultra time sensitive, due to the consignment’s extremely limited shelf life - blood-plasma had to be kept cool and... more
More capacity for Panama Canal
The Panama Canal recently announced increases in its draft and daily transits. The maximum draft is now 14.3 m, rising to 14.6 m on 11 July, and daily transits will increase to 35 ships from 5 August. These changes are driven by current and projected water levels of Gatun Lake... more
Already 4 million zero emission km
Schneider National, a USA-based provider of transport, intermodal and logistics services, has been selected as the Pepsico Asset Sustainability Carrier of the Year for the third time in a row. For over two decades, Schneider has worked closely with Pepsico and became the... more
Wind of change over Georgia Ports
Georgia Ports Authority has named Flavio Batista (left) as CCO and Rob Dooley (right) as CFO, effective 1 July 2024. The appointments are part of a succession plan implemented in 2023 to replace CFO Michaela Thompson, who retired on 30 June 2024, and CCO Cliff Pyron, who has... more