AI and the future of supply chains 
The CTO of Raft, an intelligent logistics platform, shared his thoughts on AI in logistics at last month’s Wesccon, a gathering of freight forwarders, NVOCC's and customs brokers organised by the Pacific Coast Council. In his speech, Nisarg Mehta described the use of AI as an... more
Next port of call for Rob Kusiciel
Ports America recently appointed Rob Kusiciel as its new chief commercial officer to oversee the company’s commercial operations and strategy. Kusiciel joins Ports America from Cargomatic and brings with him over 20 years of experience in overseeing the planning, direction,... more
21 kg of ketamine concealed in air cargo
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized about 21 kg of ketamine, an animal tranquiliser abused by users, in an air cargo shipment from Cameroon on 10 October 2023 at Washington Dulles International Airport. CBP agriculture specialists intercepted the ketamine in five... more
CSX to serve new battery plant
North Carolina Railroad (NCRR) in the USA is investing USD 500,000 to assist with the design and construction of on-site rail infrastructure and rail spur for the US class I railway CSX to serve the Epsilon's new EV battery plant at Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park in Brunswick... more
CN announces COO succession
CN has appointed Patrick Whitehead as executive vice-president and chief network operating officer and Derek Taylor as executive vice-president and chief field operating officer. Both appointments come into effect on 15 November 2023. Whitehead and Taylor will succeed Ed Harris,... more
From Google to ShipBob
ShipBob, a global omni-fulfilment platform, has appointed Catherine Lacavera as its first chief legal officer. Lacavera joins ShipBob with over 20 years of experience building and leading legal and compliance teams. She spent over 16 years at Google, where she oversaw global... more
Building up intermodal capacities in the LA basin
Union Pacific (UP) is investing heavily in its intermodal infrastructure in Southern California (USA). The US class I railroad has invested more than USD 275 million in the past five years, and additional investments are underway and planned. The company plans to add more... more
First Inuk to lead Canadian North
Canadian North, an Inuit-owned airline, has announced a strategic leadership transition to further support its mission to serve remote and northern communities in Canada’s Arctic. Effective immediately, Shelly De Caria, current VP for sales, marketing & distribution, will... more
Royal Air Maroc – from the USA to the world
Globe Air Cargo USA and Royal Air Maroc Cargo have reinforced their long-standing GSSA contract and launched a winter schedule promotion to showcase the airline’s widespread network, including in-demand niche destinations in Africa. Royal Air Maroc operates regular flights... more
A train from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean
The Lobito Corridor in Africa is taking shape: The African Development Bank and Africa Finance Corporation have joined the USA and EU in support of Angola, Congo and Zambia in signing a seven-party MOU to develop the Lobito Corridor and the new Zambia - Lobito line. The new... more