USA eases entry restrictions for fully vaccinated 
In early November, the United States will begin allowing fully vaccinated travellers from Mexico or Canada to enter the country by vehicles, rail and ferries for non-essential reasons. Travellers will be required to have appropriate paperwork that provides proof of vaccination.... more
Maximilian Rothkopf: COO for five more years
Hapag-Lloyd's supervisory board has extended its COO's contract for five years, until 30 April 2027. Maximilan Rothkopf has served the company in this position since 1 July 2019. “By extending his contract, the supervisory board is acknowledging the excellent work that... more
First US fleet to run International eMV series
Navistar and Penske Truck Leasing will confirm their partnership for a zero-emissions future with the anticipated delivery of the International eMV series medium duty truck, which will be Navistar's first delivery of International's full battery electric medium-duty trucks in... more
Expecting record Q4/2021 for charters
Air Charter Service predicts that the coming months might represent the busiest ever peak season for cargo aircraft charters, as global supply chain disruption meets increasing demand in the run up to Christmas with the container market, shipping routes, ports, trucks, railways... more
Auckland Airport picks Carrie Hurihanganui
The Auckland Airport board has appointed Carrie Hurihanganui as the company’s new chief executive. She is the airport's first female chief executive in its 55-year history. She joins the airport from Air New Zealand, where she has worked for 21 years, most recently in the role... more
Two appointments in Jaxport
Florida-based Jaxport is extending its management team for safety and procurement. Maritime purchasing professional Lisa Gee becomes director of procurement services. She will be in charge of the port’s purchasing programme and also oversee Jaxport’s small and emerging business... more
Oren Poleg to head IAI North America
Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) president & CEO Boaz Levy has announced the appointment of Oren Poleg as president and CEO of IAI North America (IAI NA), an IAI subsidiary, effective 14 October 2021. Poleg brings extensive experience in business defence operations,... more
US short line rail road earns Rail Ready Site status
Omnitrax is launching rail ready sites on Alabama and Tennessee River Railway (ATN) with support from local economic development partners. This initiative connects companies looking to maximise supply chain performance with rail-served properties conducive to industrial... more
Canada won't let the sun go down
Canadian logistics company Mid-Nite Sun Transportation, which operates under the Rosenau Transport brand, is being taken over by nternational CEP company GLS. Founded in 1957, Rosenau Transport has 24 owned hubs and depots in four provinces in Western Canada, and an annual... more
Barry Vitou and Anne-Marie Ottaway join HFW
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has hired Barry Vitou and Anne-Marie Ottaway as white-collar criminal defence and investigations experts. They both join HFW from Greenberg Traurig, where Vitou was global co-chair of the US firm's white-collar defence and special... more