Magnix picks CEO 
Magnix, which specialises in electric power systems for the aviation industry, has named Reed Macdonald as chief executive officer (CEO). With more than 25 years’ experience in aerospace, finance, defence, and manufacturing, Macdonald has held several board and senior... more
Regional HQ for intermodal services
The intermodal business remains a strategic focus for Odyssey Logistics: The company has established a new intermodal division headquarters in Lombard, IL (USA), outside the Chicago area. This move reinforces Odyssey’s ongoing strategy to integrate its legacy brands and... more
More and more electric HDVs hit the roads
Amazon is investing in electric vehicles around the world and now rolling out nearly 50 electric heavy-duty vehicles (HDV) in Southern California alone. According to the company, it is the largest fleet of such vehicles in any country so far. They will haul cargo containers... more
More Maersk in Miami
A.P. Moller - Maersk expanded its airfreight operations footprint by launching a full-service, in-transit gateway solution in Miami last month. It is modelled after operations in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles and will focus on transhipping European and Asian cargo via Miami... more
New sub-base to be opened in Edmonton
In a pivotal development in its 30 years of operation, Nolinor Aviation will establish a new secondary base in Edmonton, Alberta, which will come on stream in June. This strategic move is set to redefine air transport within Canada’s mining sector, the carrier said. The... more
A director for ocean product North America
Seko Logistics, an end-to-end global logistics provider, has appointed Ursula Wallace as director, ocean product North America, effective immediately. In this role, Wallace will be responsible for the North America ocean product in its entirety, including product... more
Augmenting drayage services in the USA
STG Logistics has been able to use CSX's rail network to provide intermodal services from coast to coast in the USA over the last 30 years. Now, the logistician is strengthening the partnership with the US class I railroad to facilitate drayage services supporting its... more
ACL launches faster Ireland–North America route
Atlantic Container Line (ACL) has introduced a new, expedited service linking Ireland with North America. In partnership with BG Freight Line (BGFL) and Peel Ports, the service will enhance connections from Belfast and Dublin to Liverpool, ensuring faster transit times and... more
Flowers and SAF to fuel Mother's Day's shipments
Latam Group, Kuehne + Nagel and Elite Group, a major player in floral industry, have reached a new joint agreement to reduce emissions from the transport of flowers for Mother's Day, which was celebrated in most parts of the world yesterday, 12 May 2024. There were 34,615 l... more
Continuing the cold chain in Chile
Emergent Cold Latin America has completed construction work on Chile’s largest frozen food warehouse. The logistics provider will use the site to enhance its cold chain network in the region. Located in Talcahuano, the facility enables access to a local seafood and fruit... more