Global aviation advisory firms combine forces 
Washington-based Airline Strategy Group and Seabury Capital from New York have announced a strategic partnership that will combine the two global aviation advisory firms' platforms to drive performance excellence for airline clients. As part of the agreement, ASG will be... more
Bulk logistician banking on special tanks
Germany-headquartered Hoyer is planning renew its fleet of tank containers with 3,000 tanks by the end of 2023. With this update, the company is responding to a rise in demand for specialist equipment for European road and intermodal services as well as overseas logistics in... more
Bolloré Logistics expands near LA
Bolloré Logistics has opened a new 10,312 sqm distribution centre near Ontario, California. It is located near the airport and 80.5 km away from Port Los Angeles and Long Beach Port. Dedicated to the luxury and beauty industries, the new opening aims at serving Bolloré... more
Adding value in Germany’s skies 
BDL analysis of Germany’s airfreight structure. More than ever, airfreight is the first choice when shipping valuable goods between Germany and markets outside the EU – and the volumes are increasing. more
More belly capacity for Angolan airline
Taag Angola Airlines is adding the 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four widebody jets. The Southwest African carrier currently flies eight B777s 737-700s and six Dash 8-400 to twelve destinations in Africa, Europe, South America, and China. Founded in 1938 and... more
Decline in post-panamax values
According to Vesselsvalue, a maritime market intelligence provider, container values and earnings have hit their lowest levels since early 2021, primarily due to weakened market sentiment and a surge in newbuildings entering the market. Container values for various vessel... more
Tecon Suape’s ESG commitment
Tecon Suape, a business unit of International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) located in Brazil’s Suape port and industrial complex, has attained carbon-neutral certification in compliance with Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas standards (ABNT) for greenhouse gas... more
US Customs to use AI in supply chain visibility
“Artificial intelligence is essential to achieving greater levels of operational efficiency, accuracy, and transparency within customs brokerage”, says Nisarg Mehta, CTO and co-founder of the intelligent logistics platform Raft in a speech at the Northern Border Customs Brokers... more
Changes at the helm for Menzies
Menzies Aviation, a leading service partner for airports and airlines, has announced three new senior appointments to drive forward its air cargo business, including a new global head of cargo. Beau Paine has been appointed as to this position; he’ll also retain his role of... more
UP creating intermodal capacities
The US class I railway Union Pacific (UP) has introduced an intermodal service connecting the southeastern USA and Mexico. The link offers transport capabilities originating in the network of GMXT (formerly Ferromex), the transport division of the Grupo México conglomerate,... more