First converted locomotive joins CSX fleet
The hydrogen-powered locomotive was converted from an existing diesel locomotive using a hydrogen conversion kit developed by CPKC. In a next step, CSX will conduct field tests to further evaluate its performance and operational feasibility. The transformation was completed in... more
GXO picks chief HR officer
GXO Logistics, a pure-play contract logistics provider, has appointed Corinna Refsgaard as chief human resources officer, reporting to CEO Malcolm Wilson. Refsgaard will lead the company’s global talent strategy and all strategic, operational, and transformational HR... more
Ascent breaks ground in Arizona
Ascent Aviation Services, an independent aircraft aftermarket services provider, has begun to build two new wide-body aircraft hangars at Pinal Air Park in Marana Arizona to establish a North American conversion site to carry out passenger-to-freighter conversions and heavy... more
DSV doubles down on Dallas
DSV has opened another facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, adding over 90,000 sqm to its existing portfolio. The site complements the company’s Dallas hub, dubbed “Big Tex”, which has been operating since 2022. With the 90,000 new pallet positions and state-of-the-art... more
Here’s how to adjust prices
A global management consultancy’s price expert shows the way. Navigating these turbulent economic times is a major challenge for many a logistician. Although inflation decreased again slightly last year, companies in our industry nevertheless continue to face the problem of... more
A JV to reshape P2F conversions
Kansas Modification Centre (KMC), Stratos Industries, (Stratos), and Integrated Aerospace Alliance (IAA) have launched a ground-breaking collaboration set to redefine the 777-300ER passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion industry. This formal partnership seeks to unite the... more
Boosting Kodiak production capacity
The US-based aircraft division of Daher, an industrial services provider and logistician founded in France in 1863, has launched a parallel production line for its Kodiak 100 (right, cargo version: 7 cbm of space) and Kodiak 900 (left, 8.75 cbm) multi-role utility aircraft at... more
A VP for Central and South America
In a regional by-election, the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) members of the Central and South America region chose Vinicius Patel, director of port administration at Porto do Açu (Brazil), as its new vice-president. Patel comes with more than fifteen... more
Setting up services in South America
DDC Group is expanding its portfolio to Central and South America, where it will be partnering with Netcom BCC to build a network of clients in this area. With operations in the project planning business in Asia, Europe, and North America, the group is now looking to the... more
PMSA president retires after 29 years
The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) has marked the retirement of its president, John McLaurin, after 29 years of dedicated service. McLaurin joined PMSA as president in 1995 and has since served as one of the major voices and advocates for the maritime industry.... more