Perez y Cia joins PCN 
Perez y Cia Maroc has joined the Project Cargo Network (PCN), extending the group’s presence in North Africa, with six offices in the country. The company, part of the Perez y Cia Group founded more than 170 years ago, specialises in project logistics, chartering and... more
RZD delivers tunnel drilling machine
RZD Logistics has completed the transport of a 160 t tunnel-boring machine destined for the construction of the second Kodar tunnel on the East Siberian Railway. The oversized unit, with a diameter of 4.1 m, was dismantled for transport. RZD Logistics carried out on-site... more
GoBolt joins Shopify network
GoBolt, a technology-driven 3PL provider, has joined the 'Shopify Fulfillment Network' (SFN), giving merchants access to scalable, end-to-end logistics solutions in North America. The partnership expands GoBolt’s existing Shopify integration, enabling brands to connect in... more
East Midlands cargo volumes soar with China links
Britain's East Midlands airport has seen cargo volumes surge by 20% in July, with more than 103,000 t handled between May and July, up by 17.4% year-on-year. The growth contrasts with flat national belly-hold volumes and is fuelled by four new China-UK freighter operators,... more
Arvato expanding in Frankfurt
Arvato has expanded its German network with a new 10,000 sqm high-tech logistics facility in Frankfurt. According to the company the site strengthens its position in one of Europe’s most dynamic data infrastructure regions and supports hyperscalers, high-tech industries and... more
BNSF, CSX announce east-west services
BNSF and CSX have announced new intermodal services linking western and eastern US markets, offering coast-to-coast rail transport. The services include direct domestic routes between Southern California and Charlotte NC, and Jacksonville FL, as well as a new connection from... more
From lingerie to denim
Levi Strauss & Co. has appointed Chris Callieri as senior vice-president and chief supply chain officer, effective 15 September. Reporting to president and CEO Michelle Gass, Callieri will oversee global supply chain operations for the Levi’s brand, including product... more
New Batam–Singapore shuttle
CMA CGM Indonesia has launched the 'Batam Singapore Xpress' (BSX), a new shuttle service connecting Batam (Indonesia) directly with Singapore and providing access to the group’s global network. The service offers two weekly departures, aiming to enable flexible and reliable... more
USA blocks postal goods from Europe
European postal operators are suspending goods shipments to the United States after Washington abolished the de minimis rule, which had allowed imports below USD 800 duty-free. From late August, all items must be cleared and carriers are held liable for compliance.... more
Abrupt leadership change at SC Ports
Barbara Melvin has resigned as president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority after three years in the role, with the change taking effect immediately. Having joined SC Ports in 1998, she played a leading role in major infrastructure projects, including the Charleston... more