Building a regional blended-wing-body aircraft 
London-headquartered aircraft lessor Monte Aircraft Leasing will provide financing options for the "Kona" aircraft currently being developed by Natilus. The partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly transport solutions while meeting the increasing... more
Pan-American expansion
The American freight carrier Estes has announced multiple expansions in South Carolina, Nevada, and New Jersey and added three new terminals to its portfolio, which are all are recent acquisitions that were retrofitted for the company’s operations. The terminals in Reno NV... more
From California via Cologne to the Netherlands
Cologne customs recently foiled attempts to smuggle of 218 kg of marijuana in packages through Cologne / Bonn airport. For tactical reasons, the major seizures from two nights at the end of January and beginning of March 2024 are only being revealed now. "Our... more
APM Terminals Buenos Aires appoints MD
Manuel Delgado took over as managing director of APM Terminals Buenos Aires T4 in Argentina on 1 April 2024. He had been deputy managing director since July 2023. Delgado will also join the leadership team for the Americas region. He brings over 25 years leadership... more
US railroads extend partnership
The agreement builds upon three decades of STG and Union Pacific (UP) working together to deliver goods and products to consumers. The new contract will help STG with its growth trajectory, the logistician said. Moving freight by rail offers a variety of benefits, including... more
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