ONE widens Latin American network 
The Japanese alliance of container shipping companies, Ocean Network Express (ONE), has enhanced its new service to the West Coast of Latin America. The rotation now also includes Rodman, Panama, as a port of call on its EC1 US East Coast Service. Via this, the route links... plus
Allied Air receives its first B737-800SF
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has redelivered the first B737-800SF freighter conversion to Allied Air. In March of this year, the Nigeria-based airline entered into an agreement with the p2f conversion company from Florida for two B737-800SF conversions (+ two options). MSN... plus
Rail-served hub close to port and Mexico
US rail company Omnitrax is working with the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) in Texas to bring the rail-ready sites programme to the Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway (BRG). The short line railroad, which operates a 70 km long... plus
Patrick Mulstay to be GM of Aeronet Denver
Aeronet Denver, an Aeronet Worldwide station which organises freight moving in and out of central USA, has appointed Patrick Mulstay as new general manager. He succeeds Brian Wilkinson, who has been with Aeronet Worldwide for 17 years. With over 30 years of experience in the... plus
AAPA upgrades management
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has instated Mario Cordero, the executive director of the Californian port of Long Beach, as its new chairman of the board for the usual two-year term. Cordero was already elected to the role at the association's spring... plus
Three-year-contract with Brazil's "Toys R us"
Ceva Logistics, the logistics arm of CMA CGM, has inked a three-year contract to provide warehousing, logistics and e-commerce services to the Ri-Happy Group, Brazil’s largest toy retailer. The logistics company will support all of Ri-Happy Group’s omni-channel capabilities... plus
Rail extension at Virginia’s Central Rail Yard
The US department of transportation is awarding a USD 20 million grant to Port of Virginia to complete its central rail yard expansion project at Norfolk International Terminals. This grant supports the construction of two new rail bundles containing four tracks each, in... plus
More warehouse space for Dachser Mexico
The Mexican subsidiary of global logistics provider Dachser is expanding its bonded warehouse facility located in Parque el Marqués at Querétaro, a manufacturing hub in Central Mexico. The industries on the spot include automotive assembly, auto parts, aerospace and household... plus
Rail infrastructure upgrade in two US ports
The US department of transportation is awarding two major grants to Oregon ports for rail investments. The Port of Morrow in Boardman will use its funds of USD 19.4 million to extend its existing rail network from the Union Pacific mainline to reach four marine terminals on the... plus
More investments in Guayaquil Port Contecon
In Ecuador, Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), the International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) subsidiary in Ecuador, has signed an investment contract with the Ecuadorian state to further strengthen and develop the Port of Guayaquil. CGSA is investing USD 18 million to raise... plus