100 candles for US short-line railroad 
The Mississippi Export Railroad (MSE) is celebrating 100 years of service to the Gulf Coast region. Since 1922, the US short-line railroad has played a vital role in developing many businesses along the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coasts.The 70 km railway line extends from... more
New strategy VP for Halifax port authority
Sara Colburne is joining the Halifax port authority as the vice-president of its strategy and transformation activities. She'll oversee government and stakeholder relations, sustainability, communications and marketing.Colburne has worked with innovation founders, CEOs and... more
Port luck for Buenaventura 
Colombian port welcomes new lines and new investors. Maritime links between the Far East and Latin America have once more improved, thanks to Yang Ming, Wan Hai and PIL, amongst others. North American investors, in turn, have spotted the potential around the Panama Canal on the... more
Growing in the health care sector
DHL Supply Chain has acquired pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics specialist New Transport Applications (NTA). With more than 20 years of experience in the Mexican market, NTA is a recognised industry player serving more than 80 customers with services that include the... more
Reliable Robotics and Astral Aviation join forces
Reliable Robotics, a provider of autonomous aircraft systems, and Kenya-based airline Astral Aviation have begun a strategic collaboration to enhance aviation safety and increase air cargo connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa through the use of automated aircraft. The... more
Hydrogen to replace diesel
US short line rail road Sierra Northern Railway (Sera) has unveiled the new look for its hydrogen powered switching locomotive, which is to replace an older tier 0 diesel unit. The production of the zero-emission locomotive is making progress and is slated to be completed on... more
Medgulf sails on 29 September
CMA CGM will be starting its new Medgulf service at the end of September 2022, connecting Southern Europe, North Africa, the US Gulf and Mexico. Six container vessels will be deployed. The service will call at Tangier, Genoa, Valencia, Miami, Veracruz, Altamira, Houston and... more
From TSC to Scoular Global Shipping
USA-based Scoular has knighted its freight forwarding business with its own brand name: Scoular Global Shipping. Scoular has been operating a freight forwarding business, previously known as TSC Container Freight, for over two decades. “Scoular’s shipping business has long... more
Menzies Aviation now at Philadelphia airport
The City of Philadelphia (airport or PHL) division of aviation, and Aviation Facilities Company (Afco) will be partnering with Menzies Aviation, as a new cargo ground handler at the airport, along with Kale Logistics Solutions, as the technology solution provider for the... more
First all-electric terminal tractor delivered
Forwarder Old Dominion Freight Line in California, USA, has received its first E-ACTT battery-electric terminal tractor from Autocar. The manufacturer delivered the truck for driver orientation before it is put into service. The vehicle offers the same reliability and... more