Wet lease ops between the USA and Canada 
The US department of transportation (DOT) has approved 21 Air’s application for a statement of authorisation allowing US-Canada wet lease operations. 21 Air is currently in process with the Canadian transportation agency to obtain a Canadian foreign air operator certificate in... more
Hapag-Lloyd enhances its Atlantic loop
The Hamburg-based carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced changes in its Atlantic Loop 3 Service (AL3) sailing between the United States and Europe. The weekly, dedicated US flag service, complementing the AL2, will see the addition of the 4,250 teu vessel “Rio Grande Express”.... more
Blockchain: UPS and Herd X ship beef from USA to Japan
UPS will work with Herd X, a USA-based agri-tech solutions provider, to deliver blockchain-verified traced beef from an American farm to Japan. The delivery represents a significant step forward in quality assurance and traceability in the beef industry. UPS and Herd X... more
Intermodal business under new ownership
Roadrunner in the USA has sold its intermodal services business to Universal Logistics Holdings, based in Michigan (USA), for USD 51.25 million in cash. Roadrunner Intermodal Services provides drayage and chassis management services to transport freight between ocean ports, rail... more
Emirates Skycargo strengthens its pharma offerings
With +75,000 t of pharmaceuticals flown during FY 2018/19, Emirates Skycargo continues to enhance its offerings to pharma shippers and freight forwarders. Earlier this year, the carrier inaugurated a 1,000 sqm facility with an annual capacity of 15,000 t of pharma shipments... more
Röhlig Logistics expands its global network
In Mexico, Röhlig has acquired 100% of the shares in its previous joint venture. "We now operate independently in the Mexican market under the Röhlig brand," says Michael Gerding, managing director of Röhlig Mexico. "Mexico is an important industrial location... more
More software, less hardware
Descartes Systems Group, a major player in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced that EgyptAir Cargo is using the "Descartes Velocity Mail" solution to streamline air mail transportation across its growing international network. By... more
Ecuador: Contecon wins ISO certification
Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), the Ecuadorian subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services. (ICTSI), recently obtained the ISO 14064-3:2006 international certification for carbon neutrality. The verification and audit process was carried out by TÜV Rheinland. As part of... more
First US class I railway joins TradeLens platform
CSX has become the first North American railroad to join TradeLens, a global shipping information platform. The system provides customers with improved supply chain transparency and shipment-status visibility. Using secure block chain technology, TradeLens overcomes data... more
Award for the US secretary of transportation
Gratitude for the sacrifices made by the US merchant mariners was the theme of the United Seamen’s Service (USS) 2019 admiral of the ocean sea awards (Aotos) presented at the 50th annual gala. The awards were presented before nearly 700 maritime leaders to the Honourable Elaine... more