Symbia acquires iD Commerce + Logistics 
Symbia Logistics, a Colorado-based warehousing, logistics and e-commerce fulfilment company has recently acquired Chicago-based iD Commerce + Logistics (IDC), a leader in third-party logistics and e-commerce fulfilment. “This is a strategic acquisition not only to broaden... more
USA: Implementation of PTC system well on track
All necessary PTC system hardware was installed, radio spectrum acquired, employees trained, and testing initiated, by the end of 2018, according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Host railroads' operations are governed by a PTC system on 83% of the US freight... more
4,400 railcars to ship Alberta’s crude oil
The Canadian province of Alberta has signed an agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and Canadian National Railway (CN) to lease 4,400 railcars to transport crude oil to the USA and international markets. The first shipment of Alberta’s oil will be launched in July... more
Two appointees bolster WFS team
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has announced new leadership roles for two of its most senior executives in the Americas to strengthen its global network. Mike Duffy and Mike Simpson will become executive vice-president innovation and EVP Americas respectively, reporting to... more
US Air Force carries aid to Central America
Over a weekend-long combined humanitarian and training mission, three C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and their reserve citizen airmen crews from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston SC (USA), recently delivered humanitarian aid to Guatemala, Haiti and... more
Pete Janda joins Next Trucking as CFO
The California-based shippers and trucker connecting company, Next, has selected Pete Janda as its new CFO. Janda has experience in investment banking, consulting, corporate strategy and corporate development, in addition to the customary functions for which finance and... more
Invest securely 
The American Association of Port Authorities has presented the latest report in its infrastructure series, ‘The State of Freight’. It comes as no surprise that it has called for state investment – the amount and the focus are somewhat different this time, however. more
Rakuten expands national presence
Rakuten Super Logistics (RSL), a national provider of e-commerce order fulfilment, will open six additional fulfilment centres in 2019, expanding its operations to a total of 18 markets. Mike Manzione, CEO of RSL, said: “Houston and Los Angeles will be our first expansion... more
USA: going intermodal between LA and Ohio
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) is expanding is intermodal service offer. The US class I railroad has introduced a direct rail intermodal service connecting Los Angeles CA and the Ohio Valley region. The new service provides access to some of the fastest growing... more
New managers for American Airlines Cargo
American Airlines Cargo has appointed several new leaders, some of whom will join the airline's cargo team for the first time. Lorraine Chin has joined the cargo team as general manager, cargo operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). On the east coast, Brian... more