Getting high on a blue wave 
Exactly ten days ago, on 11 June 2024, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in San Juan found 204 kg of cocaine concealed within a container chassis inside the “M/V Blue Wave” arriving from the Dominican Republic. The estimated value of the contraband is USD 4... more
Broward County welcomes new port director
On 18 June 2024, the Broward County commission confirmed that Joseph Morris has been appointed as director of Broward County’s Port Everglades. Morris currently serves as the port director for the Massachusetts Port Authority where he has worked for four years, originally as... more
BNSF invests in rail hub in Arizona
The US class I railway is planning a new regional rail-served facility near Phoenix, Arizona (USA). It will be a master-planned hub that to accommodate the transport, storage, and distribution of goods and materials throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area and the greater... more
Dachser: a new MD for Chile and Peru
Effective 1 April 2024, Dachser has appointed Eugenio Diaz Velasco as managing director for its country organisations in Chile and Peru. With a seasoned management background from several multinational logistics companies, he now oversees the continued development of the... more
A Texan trucking terminal
Saia, a USA-based road logistics provider, has launched a new terminal in Laredo, Texas. Designed for freight forwarding operations, the site will enable onsite warehousing as well as cross-border distribution. After recent expansions in Montana, New Jersey, and Utah, Saia... more
Port Miami shore power ready
Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella Levine Cava (second from right) celebrated the launch of shore power at the port of Miami. It allows ships to turn off their engines and plug into landside electrical power while docked, resulting in reduced emissions and noise. "As mayor, I... more
Avenger opens Tennessee hub
Chattanooga, Tennessee, has seen the opening of a new logistics facility, courtesy of Avenger Logistics. The site will be used as a base for freight brokerage, transport management and supply chain consulting. Avenger Logistics is a subsidiary of Mode Global and specialises in... more
Latam lights first candle for SJK-MIA route
The new scheduled full-freighter service between São José dos Campos Airport (SJK), located northeast of São Paulo, and Miami (MIA) celebrated its first anniversary on 17 June 2024. The route is operated by Latam Cargo Brazil twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, with a... more
Four HDZEVs for Prince Rupert
Four new zero and low-emission heavy-duty (HDZEV) trucks will be added to operations at the port of Prince Rupert, Canada. The vehicles – two hydrogen powered, one battery electric and one hydrogen-diesel co-combustion – will be tested on existing operational routes, which will... more
Connie Awards 2024: and the winners are ...
The Containerisation and Intermodal Institute (CII) will present its 2024 Connie Award to Roger Guenther (left), executive director of port Houston, one of the largest ports in the USA and a major gateway for international trade in the Gulf Coast region. Guenther has served as... more