More automotive in Argentina 
Dachser's Argentine affiliate launched its dedicated automotive desk in October. This dedicated office will be housed in the company’s Mendoza sales facility which was opened in spring 2020 and is intended to offer special services for complex or time-critical global logistics... more
Big win for new P2F programme
Gecas Cargo and Kalitta Air have signed an agreement for three B777-300ERSF. The US cargo airline will be the first operator of the new passenger-to-freighter type, adding to their already sizable all-cargo fleet, including four B777F, 24 B747-400F and nine... more
ITJ Video News – 29 October 2020
In this week’s ITJ Video News, editor-in-chief Chris Doepgen presents Fitch Ratings’ assessment of container shipping’s spot rates; the aviation e-booking platform CargoAi’s new goals; XPO Logistics’ new chief commercial officer; Uzbekistan’s ratification of the digital... more
USA/Windsor: First rail shipment from new hub
Intersand America, a global cat litter producer, has opened its US headquarters in Windsor, Colorado. The rail-served production, packaging and distribution facility, located in Colorado's great western industrial park, shipped its first orders to officially commence operations.... more
Digital contract platform picks retailer's executive
Bryan Most joined the New York Shipping Exchange (Nyshex), a solution developed for the industry by the sector's major shippers, NVOCCs and carriers, in August 2020 as SVP of retail, after serving as the VP of transportation at Walmart Stores. For nearly 21 years, Most led a... more
North Dakota receives intermodal access to ports
US State North Dakota has opened an intermodal rail hub which is operated by Rail Modal Group (RMG) Minot and served by BNSF railway. The introduction of the intermodal rail service marks the culmination of more than two decades of North Dakota’s effort to gain access to... more
Pipistrel with Honeywell
Pipistrel, a small aircraft designer and manufacturer specialised in energy-efficient and affordable high-performance aircraft, has selected Honeywell’s "compact fly-by-wire" system as the "brain" for its Nuuva V300 cargo, which is designed to carry up to... more
Cool chain focus on Mexico
The growing market of the shipping of perishables in Latin America has attracted another player from the United States. C Safe Global, a provider of temperature-controlled container solutions from Ohio, is extending its presence in Latin America with a new hub operation in... more
DHL Express expects prime period
With the global boom in online trade, CEP services provider DHL Express is looking forward to record volumes for the upcoming main season at the end of the year. This development is driven by globalisation and digitalisation, which have led online shopping and express... more
Berthing works in Jaxport about to finish
The project of berth enhancements in the port of Jacksonville, Florida, Jaxport, continues to make progress. The latest phase of a total investment of USD 109 million for enhancing the existing SSA Jacksonville container terminal at the port’s Blount Island marine terminal.... more