Daniel Walsh to take the helm at Trac Intermodal 
Trac Intermodal announced that, after a successful leadership, president and CEO Jennifer Polli will leave the company on 1 September. She will be replaced by Daniel Walsh, formerly president of the Last Mile business at XPO Logistics. Polli was promoted to Trac’s president... more
Serving communities in remote Pacific Islands
The Pacific humanitarian air service of the world food programme (WFP) launched a flight from Brisbane, Australia, delivering 6.5 t of medical cargo and moving humanitarian personnel to support the Covid-19 response in Fiji, Kiribati and Nauru. Cargo included PPE as well as... more
Savannah hub to connect to US class I railways
In the USA, Omnitrax is launching its rail-ready sites programme at Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub in coordination with the Effingham County industrial development authority. The American transport company is in the process of constructing an industrial switcher to connect... more
Transpacific rates push MSC into action
In view of rising demand and high rates on the Transpacific, MSC is launching its new Santana service for the North American west coast. The service will start at the end of August in the port of Yantian, part of Shenzen, and will "remain in place until further... more
IGPS appoints Rob Ferrentino as CFO
IGPS Logistics, a provider of innovative supply chain solutions featuring lightweight, recyclable shipping pallets, has appointed Rob Ferrentino as CFO. He brings more than 28 years' leadership experience to the role. Most recently he served as CFO at Q1, a major logistics... more
Buyers Products expands warehouse capacity
Buyers Products, a manufacturer in the work truck equipment industry, is doubling the size of its distribution centre and corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio (USA) to accommodate the company’s growing business needs. The expansion includes 26,000 sqm of 20 m-high... more
Witron technology in Canada
Metro, a Canadian food retailer, has opted for the storage and picking systems of general contractor Witron Logistik + Informatik from Germany, which will be implemented in the new distribution centre in Toronto, Canada. Starting in 2021, the hub will supply more than 250... more
Stacey J. Brown joins DB Schenker Americas
DB Schenker has appointed Stacey J. Brown as chief human resources officer for the Americas. In her new role, she is responsible for developing and executing the strategic direction of human resources across the region. Brown joins DB Schenker with more than 20 years of... more
NFI acquires CAI Logistics
NFI, a supply chain solutions provider, has completed the acquisition of CAI Logistics, the non-asset logistics division of CAI International that generates more than USD 100 million in annual revenue. By acquiring CAI Logistics, NFI expands its suite of supply chain... more
US railway honours safety performance
BNSF recently honoured 106 customers with the railroad’s annual product stewardship award for the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail during 2019. Companies receiving the award carried an established minimum of loaded tank cars of hazardous materials with zero... more