UP appoints Christina Conlin as chief legal officer 
Union Pacific has named Christina Conlin as senior vice-president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, effective from the end of March. She succeeds Craig Richardson, who’ll retire after more than a decade in the role. Conlin will oversee the company’s legal affairs,... mehr
«Eskalation der Taktik» 
Frachtdiebstahl auf Amerikas Schienennetz. Laut der Association of American Railroads haben in 2024 die Frachtdiebstähle um 40% zugenommen. Dies soll bei den grössten Eisenbahnen rund 100 Mio. USD Mehrkosten verursacht haben. mehr
Global humanitarian logistics agreement
DHL and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a formal agreement to strengthen their collaboration in humanitarian logistics, as DHL has reported. The partnership aims to improve disaster response through enhancing localised response,... mehr
Former FAA chief joins ZeroAvia
Hydrogen-electric aviation pioneer ZeroAvia has appointed Billy Nolen, former acting administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as senior strategy and regulatory advisor. Nolen will support the company’s certification efforts for its 600kW electric propulsion... mehr
US-Mexico-Canada trade development
In 2024, transborder freight between the USA, Canada and Mexico reached USD 1.6 trillion, up by 1.8% compared to 2023, according to the USA's 'Bureau of Transportation Statistics'. Trade with Mexico increased by 5.1% to USD 840 billion, while trade with Canada declined by... mehr
Partnership for pallet logistics
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has partnered with Pallet Control Tower (PCT) to enhance the management of EUR pallets and returnable transport items (RTIs). The collaboration aims to streamline pallet exchange and establish the EUR pallet system as a global standard. A key... mehr
Saudia sees surge in dates shipments
Saudia Cargo has recorded a 64% increase in date shipments in 2024, transporting nearly 1.5 t to more than 45 global destinations. The airline plays a key role in connecting Saudi Arabia’s 1.6 million t date industry with international markets, ensuring fast and high-quality... mehr
Nars 2025 – Rail industry gathering
The North American Rail Shippers Association (Nars) will host its annual meeting in Chicago from 7–9 May, providing a networking platform for rail shipping professionals. The event will feature industry leaders discussing several rail topics, as the association reports. The... mehr
Rückenwind für Tankschiffe
Windkraft ahoi! Bound4blue installiert zum ersten Mal eines seiner E-Sails auf einem Tanker von Eastern Pacific Shipping. Gemäss dem Hersteller ist «die Einfachheit des E-Sails» ein Installations-Vorteil für die spezifischen Herausforderungen dieses Schifftyps. mehr
ULD partnership with Unilode
American Airlines and Unilode Aviation Solutions have signed a long-term ULD management partnership, starting on 1 October. Unilode will provide full ULD management, maintenance and digital tracking solutions, leveraging its global repair network and advanced tracking... mehr