Augmenting inter-American connections 
CMA CGM is launching two new services in November. An option called Brazex, and a dedicated service named Manaus Shuttle, will connect the US Gulf Coast, Latin America and the Caribbean, complementing the Brazex 1 and Brazex 2 rotations with two dedicated loops for southern and... more
Large e-truck order from USA
German e-mobility specialist Quantron has signed a framework agreement with TMP Logistics Group for an order of up to 500 Class 8 trucks with FCEV drive system. The vehicles, which will be operated via Quantron-as-a-Service (QaaS), are scheduled for delivery by 2024. There... more
Beware of piracy - in retreat
90 piracy and armed robbery attacks on merchant ships were recorded worldwide from January to September this year. According to the most recent quarterly report on piracy published by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), this... more
Norfolk Southern combines departments
Norfolk Southern Corporation has created a combined transportation and network operations organisation with Paul B. Duncan (left) at its head. Promoted to senior vice president transportation and network operations, Duncan will lead the team responsible for designing network... more
Grants for short line railroads in South Dakota
The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded grants for two short line railroads in South Dakota. The Ringneck & Western (RWRR), an affiliate of Watco, will receive up to USD 1,799,009 to construct two transload tracks to transport lumber and aggregate; and... more
Italian pharma specialist renews Iata Ceiv
Italian pharma logistics specialist PHSE (Pharma Healthcare Shipping Expertise), headquartered between Milano and Piacenza with international offices in UK, USA and Singapore, has renewed its Iata Ceiv Pharma certification until 2025. This important renewal demonstrates... more
Of customers and candidates 
20 years of a logistics consultancy network. Seeking out suitable candidates to provide companies with logistics advice is the everyday business of members of the logistics consultancy network Experts for Experts. Its representatives from ten countries came together in September... more
Jas USA picks Olga Blaut
Jas USA has appointed Olga Blaut to join its sales team as a national account director focusing on pharma & healthcare. In addition to her 20 years of experience in the industry, Blaut holds degrees in international trade, logistics, and an MBA in supply chain... more
26th short line railroad acquired
The US-transport company Omnitrax has entered into a contract with Iowa Pacific Holding to purchase the assets of the San Luis and Rio Grande Railroad (SLRG) out of bankruptcy. The acquisition marks Omnitrax's 26th rail operation, expanding its network to more than 3,200 km... more
Further expansion into the hot spot Uruguay
The Brazilian cool chain player Emergent Cold Latin America (Lat Am) has acquired the cold storage operations of FrigorÃfico Modelo, an agro-industrial and logistics company based in Montevideo, Uruguay. This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions – including... more