GTA Air joins Aerios to boost charter quoting speed 
Texas-based GTA Air has adopted Aerios’ Carrier App to streamline air cargo charter quotes, cutting response times by 66%. The integration proves the platform’s flexibility, following its recent rollout with Cargojet. Aerios enables faster, over-the-phone quoting and enhanced... mehr
Vinicius Patel appointed chair of ESI board
Vinicius Patel, director of port administration at Porto do Açu in Brazil, has been appointed chair of the board of the Environmental Ship Index (ESI). He succeeds Eric van der Schans from the port of Rotterdam, who held the position since 2020. Patel is also IAPH vice-president... mehr
Ein erster Ausgriff? 
Zwei Häfen am Panamakanal an US-Investor. Kaum im Amt, hat US-Präsident Donald Trump angekündigt, den USA die zu Silvester 1999 an Panama zurückgegebene Hoheit über den Panamakanal wieder beschaffen zu wollen. Bestärken dürfte ihn der Eigentümerwechsel zweier Häfen. mehr
Den Handel vernetzen
Kolumbianisches IT-Unternehmen von Wisetech übernommen. Wisetech Global, australischer Entwickler der Logistiksoftware «Cargowise», hat eine Vereinbarung zur Übernahme von Opentecnología, einem auf Zoll- und Logistiktechnologie spezialisierten Unternehmen mit Sitz in Bogotá,... mehr
Umschlag mit Auftrieb
Umfrage der Agência Nacional de Transportes Aquaviários. Das Ministerium für Häfen und Flughäfen vermeldet einen Rekordumschlag an Brasiliens Häfen. Insgesamt 1,32 Mrd. t Fracht betrug dieser im vergangenen Jahr. Ein Hafen sticht dabei besonders heraus. mehr
A silk road in the Mexican skies
The Uzbek cargo carrier My Freighter and Aeromexico have launched a strategic interline partnership to boost cargo connectivity between Mexico and Central Asia. Since 1 April the agreement has enabled seamless transfers, granting My Freighter access to Mexico City,... mehr
New chief legal officer at C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson has named Dorothy Capers as its new chief legal officer (CLO) and secretary, effective 5 May. With extensive international experience in business strategy, governance and legal affairs, Capers brings a strong track record from roles at Xylem and National Express... mehr
Changing port congestion trends
Supporting logistics professionals to manage disruption, such as intensified port congestions in 2024, Beacon, a supply chain visibility platform backed by Maersk, now reveals both improvements and persistent challenges worldwide. In Beacon’s latest ‘Port Congestion &... mehr
Iquique expects delivery of very large equipment
Iquique Terminal Internacional (ITI) in Chile will soon receive a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.10, the largest mobile harbor crane in Konecranes’ portfolio. The crane, equipped with a 10 m tower extension and an elevator to the tower cab, is designed to serve super-post-panamax... mehr
Blue Yonder getting ready for Icon 2025
Blue Yonder, a consultancy for digital supply chain transformation, is preparing its presentations for Icon 2025, a supply chain conference taking place in Nashville TN (USA) from 4-7 May. With over 150 sessions and user group meetings, the event offers a platform to explore... mehr