SGL to back Delta in Civil Reserve Air Fleet 
Delta Cargo has chosen Scan Global Logistics (SGL) as its designated freight forwarder under the US Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) programme. Established in 1951, CRAF enables commercial airlines to supplement US military airlift capacity for global missions. The partnership,... plus
Cold-chain boost at AA Cargo
American Airlines Cargo has expanded its 'ExpediteTC°' service, strengthening cold-chain capabilities for pharmaceuticals and life sciences shipments. Its 24/7 control tower now covers shipments in active temperature-controlled units, allowing real-time monitoring and... plus
Iana appoints VP for government affairs
The Intermodal Association of North America (Iana) has appointed Lucille Marvin as its first vice-president for government affairs. In the new role she’ll represent Iana on Capitol Hill, advocating for the association’s legislative and regulatory priorities in the intermodal... plus
Wave-X backs HappyRobot
Austrian investor Wave-X has committed USD 1 million to the San Francisco-based start-up HappyRobot, as part of a USD 44 million funding round. HappyRobot develops AI assistants designed to automate core logistics processes. HappyRobot’s tools can conduct calls, draught... plus
CPKC wins service award – again
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has won the 'Asian Freight and Logistics Award' for best rail logistics services provider for the fifth consecutive year. The accolade, organised by 'Asia Cargo News' and voted on by more than 15,000 readers and subscribers, was presented... plus
Jaxport appoints Latin America cargo sales director
Jaxport, the operator of a leading container hub in Florida and one of the USA’s top vehicle and breakbulk gateways, has named Juan Pablo Acosta Magaña as its new director of cargo sales for Latin America, a role created to deepen commercial ties with the region. Acosta... plus
Radiant buys stake in Weport
Radiant Logistics has acquired an 80% stake in Mexico's Weport, a provider of international and domestic freight services. Weport, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mexico City, offers ocean and airfreight forwarding, multimodal domestic transport, customs brokerage,... plus
IRU surveys decarbonisation
The IRU's recently released 'green compact' survey highlights the barriers road transport operators face in meeting decarbonisation goals. More than 70% of companies globally, and over 80% in Europe, expressed concern about decarbonisation. The survey covered operators... plus
TecPlata links to Ushuaia
TecPlata, International Container Terminal Services Inc's Buenos Aires box hub, has launched a maritime service to Ushuaia, in cooperation with Patagonia Shipping Lines (PSL). The connection began on 29 August with the arrival of the 'Argentino II' and creates a logistics... plus
Swissport to run Korean Air hub at JFK
Korean Air Cargo has chosen Swissport to manage its long-standing freight terminal at New York’s JFK airport. The five-year agreement, effective 1 September, gives Swissport full control of cargo building 9, including sublease responsibilities. The 21,600 sqm facility will... plus