Integrating data-based catalogue orders 
Shipnet, a maritime technology business based in Norway, has adopted an initiative to drive data-based and transparent catalogue ordering within the maritime supply industry. The integration of Source2Sea's "Punch Out" allows users to access Source2Sea’s... more
BNSF invests in rail hub in Arizona
The US class I railway is planning a new regional rail-served facility near Phoenix, Arizona (USA). It will be a master-planned hub that to accommodate the transport, storage, and distribution of goods and materials throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area and the greater... more
Dachser: a new MD for Chile and Peru
Effective 1 April 2024, Dachser has appointed Eugenio Diaz Velasco as managing director for its country organisations in Chile and Peru. With a seasoned management background from several multinational logistics companies, he now oversees the continued development of the... more
A Texan trucking terminal
Saia, a USA-based road logistics provider, has launched a new terminal in Laredo, Texas. Designed for freight forwarding operations, the site will enable onsite warehousing as well as cross-border distribution. After recent expansions in Montana, New Jersey, and Utah, Saia... more
Port Miami shore power ready
Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella Levine Cava (second from right) celebrated the launch of shore power at the port of Miami. It allows ships to turn off their engines and plug into landside electrical power while docked, resulting in reduced emissions and noise. "As mayor, I... more
BGL demands quick strategy for drive turnaround
At their last meeting, the EU’s transport ministers were not able to agree on the council’s position regarding the directive on the dimensions and weights of trucks. An agreement could have made a significant contribution to climate protection and vehicle efficiency gains,... more
Eurogate Poland picks air department manager
Jakub Skierczyński joins Eurogate Poland with his expertise in the airfreight industry, having held various operational and managerial positions throughout his career. "With his extensive background in air operations, logistics processes, key account management, and... more
Avenger opens Tennessee hub
Chattanooga, Tennessee, has seen the opening of a new logistics facility, courtesy of Avenger Logistics. The site will be used as a base for freight brokerage, transport management and supply chain consulting. Avenger Logistics is a subsidiary of Mode Global and specialises in... more
A smooth warehouse transition 
A visit to Nova Traffic’s new warehouse in Embrach (Switzerland). This time last year Daniel Stein, CEO of Nova Traffic from Kloten, was looking forward to moving into the company’s new warehouse in Embrach (see page 18 of ITJ 27-30 / 2023). He recently announced the completion... more