The major trends 
Latin American logistics sector leeward of global ruptures. For 30 years the analysts at the market research institute ‘America’s Market Intelligence’ have tracked and traced the various developments of the transport and logistics sector in the rather diverse Latin American... more
LAX: Air China Cargo inks cargo handling contract 
Under a new three-year contract, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, will handle over 20,000 t of cargo a year for Air China Cargo in Los Angeles. WFS will provide ramp and warehouse handling services for the airline’s Boeing 777 and Boeing 747-400... more
Port of Corpus Christi confirms CFO
The port of Corpus Christi has appointed Cindy Bertolami as its new chief financial officer. She succeeds Kent Britton, who was appointed chief executive officer. Previously, Bertolami worked as director of finance for the port of Corpus Christi for four years. She has more... more
A move into Miami
Logistics Plus’s has added a 16,908 sqm warehouse in Miami to its network in Florida. It is the logistics provider’s second facility in the Southern state after the opening of a hub in Doral two years ago. The Miami warehouse will be used for a variety of tasks and orders,... more
CMSA shatters rail volume record
The terminal operator Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA) in Mexico, part of ICTSI, posted a record in January, handling 20,400 teu of rail cargo, a 68% increase from January 2023 and the highest rail throughput in Manzanillo. The use of rail for cargo has been crucial for CMSA's growth,... more
Linking the cold chain down South
Vertical Cold Storage has purchased a new 37,161 sqm facility in Burleson, Texas, thus expanding its network and portfolio of cold chain real estate. It will be the company’s second site in the Dallas-Forth Worth market and employ 70 full-time team members. Located adjacent... more
Intelligent robotics
Test run for robot and AI-supported logistics for cosmetics shippers. Combining generative AI with robotics is less self-evident than it may seem at first sight. The marriage of the two technologies is currently being tested in a contract logistics pilot project in a Californian... more
First e-ATA carnet issued in the USA
Los Angeles-based Rock-it Cargo has issued and processed the first US digital ATA carnet for a time-critical hand-carry shipment from New York to London. It was used to ship microphones, designed by Emmy Award-winning costume designer Perry Meek, to this year’s TPI awards... more
Haulier lands big intermodal contract
J.B. Hunt has entered into a multi-year intermodal service agreement with its long-term partner Walmart, whereby it will acquire the retailer’s rational intermodal container and chassis fleets. The North American haulier is a specialist in converting over-the-road shipments... more
Porto Chibatão's game changers
Porto Chibatão, a major port operator in Brazil, has integrated four Lieberherr LBS 800 barge-slewing cranes into its operations. They are the largest harbour cranes over floating piers globally, with a special boom length of 66 m and a 9.6 m tower extension, enhancing... more