YVR: 160,000 t more cargo 
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has welcomed the Canadian government’s announcement of 11 January, which confirms new federal funding through Transport Canada’s national trade corridor fund (NTCF) for cargo development at YVR. The CAD 75 million investment, which will... plus
GW: eleventh hub in USA
Gebrüder Weiss is taking over the Salt Lake City (Utah)-based forwarding company Cargo-Link, thus adding the eleventh hub to its US network. Cargo-Link operates a 2,000 sqm logistics hub on a site close to the city’s international airport. With this acquisition, the German... plus
Des jumeaux fraternels 
L’alliance «Gemini Cooperation» sera lancée en février 2025. Maersk va se séparer de 2M et Hapag-Lloyd de ses partenaires de The Alliance. Les deux vont démarrer une nouvelle alliance début 2025. D’ici là, les autres grands carriers auront eux aussi créé de nouvelles... plus
A promotion for Michael Castagnetto
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a global provider of logistics solutions, services, and technology, has promoted Michael Castagnetto to president of North American Surface Transportation (“Nast”), effective immediately. He succeeds Mac Pinkerton, who is assuming another role within the... plus
From LAX on PAX and freighter flights to Mexico
The Calgary-based Canadian carrier Westjet Cargo has appointed Awesome Cargo as GSA for its commercial business out of Los Angeles (LAX). The US GSA sales entity of the Mexican company Aerocharter GSA will market cargo capacities on the airline’s flights operating from the USA... plus
Zack Oakley takes the helm
The Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) has appointed Zachary Oakley as new executive director of the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), as of 1 January 2024. Oakley has worked full time with the airport since 2006, starting as an operations and facilities... plus
Merger in full swing
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has approved Korean Air’s business combination with Asiana Airlines, marking a significant milestone in the two airline s’ merger process. To date, Korean Air has received approvals from twelve of fourteen competition authorities. The... plus
Short lines could oust a million trucks
A study published by the US rail company Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) has examined the benefits of rail service operating to an inland port for containers destined within 240 km of the US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The data shows that some 3.1 million teu - about... plus
Appointment approved
The Broward County Commission has approved the appointment of Glenn A. Wiltshire as acting director of Broward County's Port Everglades department. Wiltshire, currently deputy port director, will take the helm when CEO and port director Jonathan Daniels departs for his new... plus
Kale Info Solutions expands Americas team
Kale Info Solutions, a technology provider specialising in community platforms and enterprise solutions for the multimodal supply chain, has appointed two seasoned professionals to strengthen its Americas team. Maureen Kam has been named vice president sales, Canada, and... plus