Farewell to US freight division 
GLS Group has sold its US freight division to a North American less-than-truckload trucking and warehousing provider, which will enable it to focus on expanding its parcel delivery portfolio in the USA. DC Logistics has acquired both GLS US Freight and GLS US Business... plus
First airside CES in the USA
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials from the area port of Dallas, DFW airport officials and Dnata executives officially opened the nation’s first CBP centralized examination station with direct access to an airport air operations a (AOA). This innovative setup,... plus
Port of Long Beach records busiest July ever
The port of Long Beach experienced its busiest July on record, with a 52.6% increase in cargo volumes compared to the same month last year. The port handled 882,376 teu, driven by a surge in back-to-school shipments and anticipation of potential tariff hikes. Imports rose by... plus
US class I railway upgrades in Alabama
Norfolk Southern is investing more than USD 200 in increasing its capacities on a major rail line in Alabama. The 3B corridor connects markets in the north and centre of the US state to the port of Mobile and destinations worldwide. It is an important segment of Norfolk... plus
Of flounders and salmons
Alaska Airlines, which delivers fresh salmon to the 48 Lower States every year, is investing in Jetzero, a company based in Los Angeles which is developing a new blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft that will cut fuel burn by up to 50% and reduce emissions. As the first airline... plus
Bryant brings broker experience
Trinity Logistics, a US 3PL provider, welcomes Jimmy Bryant as its new director of agent support. With a wealth of experience in the logistics industry, Bryant previously held a senior director position at Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions, where he managed and developed the... plus
Import hikes and record cargo levels
The port of Los Angeles experienced a record-breaking July 2024, handling 939,600 teu, marking a 37% increase compared to July 2023 and making it the busiest month in over two years. This surge was driven by an early wave of holiday imports, including toys, electronics, and... plus
Rapide, mais non précipité 
Entretien avec Nicole Fischli et Max Sgouridis, Rast Logistic. En 1986, Thomas Rast a créé son entreprise de transport. Gérant adjoint, il se contente aujourd’hui d’un rôle à l’arrière-plan. Sa société ne cesse pourtant de se renouveler. Andreas Haug, rédacteur en chef de l’ITJ,... plus
Un conteneur sur 1 131 222
De moins en moins de conteneurs passent par-dessus bord. L’impression subjective peut induire en erreur: malgré les conditions climatiques imprévisibles, la piraterie et le terrorisme, le transport maritime n’a encore jamais été aussi sûr pour les conteneurs qu’en 2023. Selon le... plus
Unicef and DSV: crisis collaboration
DSV is providing Unicef with logistics and supply chain services to support the organisation with the delivery of emergency supplies. The logistics provider announced on 24 June that it would be partnering up with Unicef amidst vulnerable supply chains, especially on the global... plus