Automation dispute triggers strikes in US ports 
An ILA port strike in the USA, involving 45,000 dockworkers, began at midnight on 1 October, closing around 36 ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. This industrial action significantly affects nearly half of the country’s import and export activities, leading to disruptions and... more
Zambia Lobito rail project goes ahead
Once completed, a new rail corridor in southern Africa will provide an alternative route to international export markets and will offer the shortest route for export and imports, linking key mining regions, agricultural clusters and businesses in Zambia and Congo to the port of... more
Leaping into Latam
In its newest venture into the Latin American market Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is expanding into Argentina, Colombia and Brazil. It’ll also be enhancing its capacities in Mexico, Chile and Peru and is planning further investments in a number of countries on the continent to... more
A historic arrival at Puerto Aguadulce
Puerto Aguadulce recently made history by handling the "APL Fullerton", the largest capacity vessel ever to dock on the Colombian coast. The ship, operated by CMA CGM, has a capacity of 19,856 teu. This achievement highlights the terminal’s capability to manage... more
US-short line railroad founded
Omnitrax and the Ohio river Ports of Indiana have created a new switching railroad. The Mount Vernon Railroad will be operated by Omnitrax and manage rail operations at the Southwest Indiana port, supplying switching, sorting and various rail-related services for port customers.... more
And the YLP award 2024 goes to ...
At the 2024 Fiata World Congress held in Panama City, Panama, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (Fiata) and TT Club, a provider of insurance and risk management services for the international freight transport sector announced the global winner of... more
Fresh from Angola to global markets
Fuelled by the carrier's commercial dynamics and cargo business development, Taag Angola Airlines will facilitate cargo transport on behalf of several customers, covering intercontinental destinations and promoting the Luanda hub. Angola’s flag carrier and Habana Forwarding... more
A promotion for Lauren Gleason
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has appointed Lauren Gleason as port director, overseeing all maritime business areas. Gleason has been at Massport since 2017, serving as interim port director, chief administrative officer and deputy port director of business... more
"BBC Houston" christened in namesake port
The “MV BBC Houston”, the second of BBC Chartering’s "Lakermax" series, was officially christened at Houston's Manchester terminal after successfully completing its maiden voyage from China to the USA. Designed for optimal cargo space and reduced emissions, the... more
Indian-made locos to be exported to Africa 
For the first time, a joint venture between Indian Railways and Wabtec will manufacture locomotives for export to a global customer. The Marhowra plant will supply Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives, which feature a 4,500 HP Evolution Series engine. The plant will begin... more