AA Cargo selects sales director for Europe 
Tim Isik has been selected as director, cargo sales – Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo). Isik switched from the airline’s passenger channel sales team, where he led American’s leisure sales business across the UK, Ireland and Iceland.... more
Noatum Logistics acquires MIQ
Noatum Logistics, the Noatum Maritime division specialising in logistics, international transport and customs, is acquire MIQ Logistics, which is based in the USA and has over 60 offices in 19 countries. The deal is expected to close in the coming weeks. The workforces... more
Another epic journey for six historic pianos
In 1788, a square piano made by Frederick Beck, a piano maker in London (UK), became the first keyboard instrument to arrive in Australia. The "First Fleet Piano" was transported on board a ship that took eight months to travel from Portsmouth (UK) to Sydney via Rio de... more
US short-line railroad expands into Indiana
TNW has been selected by the Perry County Port Authority (PCPA) to operate and provide common carrier rail services over the rail lines currently owned and operated by the PCPA as the Hoosier Southern Railroad (HOS). The parties expect to finalise the transaction in the second... more
Boeing announces leadership trio
Boeing has announced three personnel changes to its leadership: Marc Allen has been named senior vice president of Boeing and president of Embraer partnership and group operations, Sir Michael Arthur has been appointed president of Boeing International and John Slattery will be... more
Multicargas terminal poised to expand
In Brazil, the Multicargas terminal (T-MULT) of Açu Port, in operation since 2016 and located in the north of the state of Rio de Janeiro, presents itself as a new option for cabotage in Brazil. With 160,000 sqm of bonded area, a depth of 14.5 m and the ability to receive... more
Rytle goes USA
Rytle, based in Bremen (Germany), and Silver Eagle Manufacturing, headquartered in Portland (OR, USA), have joined forces to solve urban logistics problems with innovative solutions engineered in Germany. Gary Gaussoin, Silver Eagle’s president, said: "Our cooperation... more
Cargolux and Sonoco Thermosafe ink cool partnership
Determined to offer its customers the best possible service and the latest transport solution technologies, particularly for sensitive and time-critical shipments such as pharmaceuticals, Cargolux has signed a partnership agreement with Sonoco Thermosafe, a leading global... more
CN to invest almost CAD 1 billion in three provinces
For 2019, Canadian National Railways (CN) is planning large investments into maintaining and strengthening its rail infrastructure in three provinces. The carrier will spend CAD 245 million (EUR 151 million) on expanding Saskatchewan’s railways, involving some 56 km of new... more
Canadian laurels for Peco Pallet’s Lisa Vegso
Peco Pallet recently announced that Lisa Vegso, its general manager in Canada, has received a place on the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA)’s inaugural list of 100 Influential Women in Canadian Supply Chain and awarded the prestigious Supply Chain Management... more