Growth in seafreight to last until 2027 
In a recent study, Dublin-based analyst Research and Markets reported that the global market for seafreight forwarding, estimated at 64 million teu in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of 72 million teu by 2027. Packaging, one of the segments analysed in the... more
New system to manage train movement
Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is implementing the advanced movement planner (AMP) developed by digital specialist Opt Rail as part of its new CADX system. The technology is primary used by UP's dispatchers to manage train movement safely and efficiently across its 23-state network... more
"Dirty" diapers
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati intercepted smuggled narcotics in a shipment of baby diapers from Texas en route to Australia. The shipment contained around 2 kg of methamphetamine concealed within the diapers. The diapers appeared to be firm... more
Petrov follows in Pietersen’s footsteps at Fiata
The general meeting of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (Fiata), held virtually last week, was attended by 184 delegates from 76 economies. It which would normally take place during the Fiata World Congress. In the Presidency leadership... more
Transloading service opens at crucial time
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc, a North American supply chain solutions provider, has launched a new transloading service to assist shippers in the New York metro area. The option will be managed through a recently-expanded facility in Jersey City NJ that will provide port... more
DCSA setting new standards
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) recently published its communication systems and application programming (API) standards for the 50 event records in ports defined in its data list. These refer to the six main aspects of a call, namely planning arrival at a... more
ACS can’t get enough
Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) will provide Austin-based Aero Capital Solutions Inc (ACS) with 13 additional Boeing B737-800SF freighter conversions. Upon completion of this new order, ACS will have a fleet of 34 AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions, making the company AEI’s... more
The bid in the port of Montréal is open
The Canadian port of Montréal has launched a request for qualifications (RFQ) for its Contrecœur container terminal expansion project, thus opening the way for parties to now submit bids. The RFQ will remain open to national and international industry players for the next three... more
Canadian rail corridor reopens after storm damage
The railway operator Canadian Pacific (CP) has reopened a railway line running between Kamloops and Vancouver in the province of British Columbia. Crews worked around the clock after a storm on 14 November in which almost 200 mm of rain fell in just two days in some... more
DHL Express expands Americas hub at MIA
DHL Express has invested over 78 million USD to renovate and expand its hub facility at Miami International Airport (MIA). The improvements further strengthen the express provider's service capabilities, with added flights to and from Europe, Asia Pacific, Chile and Mexico.... more