Further extension of Californian deadline 
The Californian ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have once again postponed the introduction of the “container dwell fee” in San Pedro Bay, this time until 1 July 2022. Since the programme was publicly announced in late October 2021, the backlog of containers has improved.... more
Customer-centric operating plan launched
US class I railway Norfolk Southern has launched a new operating plan designed to improve service, enhance productivity, and create a platform for growth. The operating plan guides the day-to-day movement of trains and shipments through Norfolk Southern’s network. TOP|SPG is... more
Telair: cargo loading system for 777-300ERCF
Kansas modification center and Niar Werx are commissioning Telair to supply a cargo loading system and floor panels for the KMC 777-300ERCF passenger-to-freighter conversion of the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. “Telair is honoured to have been selected for this thrilling new... more
Bolloré Logistics picks Jean-Baptiste Buée
Bolloré Logistics has appointed Jean-Baptiste Buée to the position of head of the luxury vertical for the Americas. Based in New Jersey, USA, Jean-Baptiste will report to Marc Sawaya, VP sales Americas. Jean-Baptiste Buée has a master’s degree from EDHEC Business School. He... more
DB Schenker joins forces with USA Truck
Germany-based multimodal transport specialist DB Schenker is acquiring all outstanding shares of USA Truck for a total of USD 435 million. The combination advances the two company’s shared vision to become the premier North American transportation solutions provider, DB Schenker... more
Support for modernising India’s railways
The World Bank’s board has approved a USD 245 million loan to support India’s efforts to modernise railfreight and logistics infrastructure. The rail logistics project will help India shift more traffic from road to rail, making transport—both freight and passenger—more... more
Six more converted freighters, please!
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) will provide Austin-based, Aero Capital Solutions (ACS) with six additional B737-800SF freighter conversions. Upon completion of this new order, ACS will have a total of 40 AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions in its fleet. ACS placed its first order... more
2022 Connie Award in Long Beach, CA
Joseph S. Gregorio Sr., CEO and chairman of Pacific Crane Maintenance Corporation, (PCMC), has been named recipient of the 2022 Connie Award, which will be presented by the Containerization and Intermodal Institute (CCI) on 14 September 2022. In addition, Captain Lynn Korwatch... more
How many containers lost at sea?
The World Shipping Council (WSC) recently published its ‘Containers Lost at Sea Report’, covering 2020-2021. Approximately 241 million cargo loads in containers were handled by international carriers last year. The analysis shows that containers lost overboard represent less... more
Seko Logistics further expands leadership team
Seko Logistics has confirmed two new appointments to its international leadership team: Steen Christensen joins Seko in the new role of COO – International, while, in Sydney, Paul Good takes over as managing director, Australia. Texas-based Christensen has enjoyed a 30-year... more