Röhlig appoints global head of industry verticals 
The owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has appointed Marisol Henschen as global head of industry verticals, effective 1 September 2023. She reports to Andreas Polychronakos, global sales & air freight director at Röhlig Logistics. Polychronakos: “We are... more
ICTSI milestone: large vessel in Latin America
The arrival of the CMA CGM “Alexander Von Humboldt” at Contecon Manzanillo S.A. (CMSA) in Mexico and then at Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce (SPIA) in Colombia marks a significant milestone for International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) in Latin America. ... more
Inland Port Greer sets record in August
Inland Port Greer, part of South Carolina Ports, set a new cargo record in August, handling 16,857 rail moves, which re a remarkable 52% yoy increase. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta, Inland Port Greer plays a crucial role in connecting inland markets with the Port of... more
IAG Cargo launches constant climate in Cincinnati
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), reports that Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky International Airport has become its latest station in the USA to be approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products. This brings the total... more
Railcar orders: best quarter since 2013
US manufacturer Greenbrier (GBXR) received orders for 15,300 new railcars with an aggregate value of USD 1.9 billion during its fiscal fourth quarter ended on 31 August 2023. The units were commissioned by customers operating in various commercial sectors and spanned a range... more
Austria names successor to Hercules
At a press conference, Austria's defence minister Klaudia Tanner and major general Harald Vodosek announced that all further plans for the successor to the C-130 "Hercules" will focus on the Embraer C-390. The C-130 "Hercules" has been in service at in the... more
Envirotainer adds containers for the Americas
Envirotainer, a specialist in the shipment of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals, has expanded its network capabilities in the Americas, by adding more containers to handle the increasing volume of orders being shipped from the region. Envirotainer’s RAP e2 containers are... more
Uber and Waabi: an AI project in Texas
Uber Freight has formed a partnership with Waabi, which specialises in generative AI and simulation for autonomous technology, to accelerate the safe deployment of AI-powered autonomous trucks at scale. This agreement brings together Waabi’s core technology—the Waabi Driver—with... more
A jewel on the Rio Grande 
No. 1 for international trade in the USA. Laredo TX (USA), on the US-Mexican border, only has approximately 250,000 inhabitants – but is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States of America. It also holds another important top spot in a decisive category for... more
Cancer detection not only in the capital
By shortening the reception, transport and delivery times for radiopharmaceuticals that are used for the so-called "PET-CT" examination, Latam Cargo Chile reinforces its commitment to the battle against cancer. Thanks to a partnership with CGM Nuclear, a Chilean... more