Wallula’s farmers to receive an intermodal centre 
The new US company Tri-Cities Intermodal (TCI) is planning to develop an intermodal centre in Wallula, WA, adjacent to the former cold connect warehouse and property. TCI has signed a lease/purchase agreement to this effect to acquire the whole facility as a revival of the... more
New Chinese stronghold in Latin America?
The “new gringos” have struck another major deal in Latin America. In Chancay, north of the Peruvian capital Lima, Cosco Shipping Ports Limited (60%) is building a new multi-terminal and deep-water port together with the Peruvian Volcan Compañía Minera (40%). The planned... more
From Wheels Up to GCL
Global Critical Logistics (GCL), a major provider of logistics solutions, has appointed Deron A. Brown as its new EVP and president of US Automotive. Brown brings over 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry, holding a series of senior management roles, including... more
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