A promotion for Michael Castagnetto 
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a global provider of logistics solutions, services, and technology, has promoted Michael Castagnetto to president of North American Surface Transportation (“Nast”), effective immediately. He succeeds Mac Pinkerton, who is assuming another role within the... more
From LAX on PAX and freighter flights to Mexico
The Calgary-based Canadian carrier Westjet Cargo has appointed Awesome Cargo as GSA for its commercial business out of Los Angeles (LAX). The US GSA sales entity of the Mexican company Aerocharter GSA will market cargo capacities on the airline’s flights operating from the USA... more
Zack Oakley takes the helm
The Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) has appointed Zachary Oakley as new executive director of the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), as of 1 January 2024. Oakley has worked full time with the airport since 2006, starting as an operations and facilities... more
Merger in full swing
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has approved Korean Air’s business combination with Asiana Airlines, marking a significant milestone in the two airline s’ merger process. To date, Korean Air has received approvals from twelve of fourteen competition authorities. The... more
Short lines could oust a million trucks
A study published by the US rail company Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) has examined the benefits of rail service operating to an inland port for containers destined within 240 km of the US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The data shows that some 3.1 million teu - about... more
Appointment approved
The Broward County Commission has approved the appointment of Glenn A. Wiltshire as acting director of Broward County's Port Everglades department. Wiltshire, currently deputy port director, will take the helm when CEO and port director Jonathan Daniels departs for his new... more
Kale Info Solutions expands Americas team
Kale Info Solutions, a technology provider specialising in community platforms and enterprise solutions for the multimodal supply chain, has appointed two seasoned professionals to strengthen its Americas team. Maureen Kam has been named vice president sales, Canada, and... more
135 more lanes
Roadrunner has launched a less-than-truckload (LTL) service into Portland (USA) and new connections to Toronto and Montreal, Canada via Detroit (USA). The long-haul transport specialist has also added 135 more lanes to its network, continuing the changes starting last year.... more
AIT picks a Dutch spare part
Chicago-headquartered AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Global Transport Solutions Group (GTS). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The international freight forwarder specialises in time-critical marine spare parts logistics and is based in the Netherlands.... more
19,522 shipments with IPR violations
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Louisville recently seized two shipments containing 3,301 pieces of counterfeit designer rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. The items were deemed to be inauthentic by CBP’s centres of excellence and... more