CMA CGM grows footprint in Brazil 
CMA CGM has signed an agreement to acquire a 48% stake in Brazil’s terminal operator Santos Brasil, which also operates the largest container terminal in South America at the port of Santos. This acquisition, expected to close in early 2025, will enhance CMA CGM's presence... more
Intermodal terminal to double capacity
The rail and terminal service provider Cando Rail is expanding its Sturgeon multi-purpose rail terminal in Alberta, Canada. This will double the size of the facility, transforming it into a rail-centric supply chain hub with the capability to stage, receive, and dispatch long... more
“AAL Houston” joins super B-class fleet
AAL Shipping has taken delivery of its third super B-class vessel, the “AAL Houston,” a 32,000 dwt multipurpose heavy lift ship designed to meet future industrial project demands. Equipped with three cranes and an expanded deck space, it will join its sister ships on key global... more
Air France-KLM extends contracts in North America
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, has renewed contracts with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo in major airport gateways in North America. The multi-year contract extensions will take WFS’ cargo partnership with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo in the US... more
High-horsepower hydrogen finishes first test
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway’s (CPKCR’s) high-horsepower hydrogen locomotive CP 1200 has completed its first phase of testing which involved hauling both loaded and empty bulk trains. CP 1200, along with its dedicated fuel tender CP 10001, joined a consist that included... more
Testing a class 8 truck with natural gas engine
Clean Energy Fuels, a USA-based provider of renewable natural gas, has launched a programme to allow heavy-duty fleets to operate a truck equipped with the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine. The North American transport specialist J.B. Hunt is the first company to... more
KN's Canadian cold chain
Kuehne + Nagel (KN) has opened a cold chain fulfilment hub in Canada for its partner Medtronic, a manufacturer of medical devices and technology. The 25,000 sqm site features capacity for storage and distribution as well as service and repair workshops. Medtronic will use the... more
Bonnet to lead sales strategy in France
Pure-play contract logistics provider GXO Logistics has appointed Emmanuel Bonnet as its new vice president of business development in France. With over 25 years of experience in the logistics industry, Bonnet previously was senior vice president, vertical market FMCG at... more
Setup for commercial-vehicle business
The German automotive supplier Bosch is reorganising its commercial-vehicle (CV) business. Starting January 2025, the company will pool important competencies in a new business unit, bringing together system development and product and portfolio management for trucks and... more
First Swiss LUC to Matternet
Matternet, a developer of urban drone delivery platforms headquartered in California, has been granted a light UAS operator certificate (LUC) by the Swiss federal office of civil aviation (Foca). This marks the first LUC issued by the Swiss Foca for higher risk "Sail... more