Fresh impetus for Afro-Caribbean trade 
The African Export-Import Bank has signed an agreement to launch a USD 1.86 million project preparation facility in favour of the government of the Bahamas to develop and implement an Afro-Caribbean marketplace. Once implemented, the project, which is expected to unlock... more
New Orleans port signs ten-year lease
The port of New Orleans (Port Nola) has announced a new ten-year lease with The Kearney Companies, a subsidiary of Precision Terminal Logistics (PTL). This agreement, which includes facilities on France Road and 3900 Jourdan Road, extends a 20-year relationship and aims to... more
Dokasch TS expands US operations
Dokasch Temperature Solutions, a specialist for temperature-controlled active packaging solutions, has appointed Rory Ward as the new business development manager for the Midwest Region in the USA. Ward brings over a decade of experience in the logistics industry. His most... more
Approval for sea cargo terminal near Chicago
Ports of Indiana has received US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) approval to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan at Burns Harbor, creating the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the Chicago metropolitan area... more
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 The project involves replacing an outdated pier with a 300 m long multi-purpose wharf, next to the newly rebuilt North Cargo Berth 3...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