Make containers secure again - now in Morocco 
The USA and Morocco have signed a new 'Container Security Initiative' (CSI) arrangement to strengthen cargo inspection and customs cooperation. The agreement, signed in Rabat by CBP’s Donald Conroy and Morocco’s customs chief Abdellatif Amrani, enhances security protocols at... more
Morello takes the helm at AMS Fulfillment
AMS Fulfillment, a US omnichannel logistics provider and certified B corporation, has appointed Greg Morello as its new CEO. Morello brings over 20 years of 3PL experience with him, including his role in scaling Whiplash and selling it to a Fortune 500 company in 2021. He... more
Ex-Michelin SVP joins FourKites advisory council
FourKites has named Pascal Zammit, a former SVP at Michelin, to its strategic advisory council. Zammit brings over 25 years of experience in global supply chain leadership and digital transformation with him. At Michelin he oversaw the company’s worldwide S&OP/IBP rollout... more
Azul expands Europe–Brazil cargo network
The Global GSA Group has announced the launch of Azul Brazilian Airline’s new cargo routes from Madrid and Porto, further expanding the airline’s European footprint. Since 10 June Azul has operated 13 weekly Airbus A330 flights connecting Madrid and Porto to the key Brazilian... more
Gardner now president of Holman Logistics
Holman Logistics, a US provider of warehousing, transport and contract logistics with facilities in all of the Pacific Northwest and Midwest, has appointed Mike Gardner as its company president. Gardner brings over 40 years of experience in supply chain leadership, most... more
Adding another ONE in Singapore
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has welcomed the 'ONE Singapore' into its fleet – a 13,900 teu containership designed to be methanol and ammonia ready. Built by Imabari Shipbuilding, the newbuilding is the sixth in a series of 20 sustainable vessels and will serve on global trade... more
Reber expanding into Austrian market
Reber Logistik has acquired a stake in Cerberus Services & Logistics, gaining access to a nationwide B2B and B2C furniture logistics network in Austria. Cerberus operates six depots and specialises in two-person handling and bulky items, including furniture and... more
JetZero selects Greensboro for Z4 manufacturing hub
JetZero, headquartered in Long Beach CA, has decided to produce its all-wing Z4 aircraft at a new facility in Greensboro NC, targeting entry into service in the early 2030s. While originally conceived for passenger operations, the Z4’s wide-body layout and aerodynamic... more
Cannabis found in an inspection
On 15 June US Customs and Border Protection officers at the 'Peace Bridge' crossing in Buffalo discovered 78 pounds of marijuana hidden in a rental truck. The driver, a 43-year-old US citizen, claimed the vehicle was empty after mistakenly entering Canada. A secondary... more
New safety push in African ferry sector
Interferry will co-host the Lagos Ferry Safety Conference next week (25–26 June) with the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (Mowca) and the Lagos Waterways Authority (Laswa), as part of its "Ferrysafe" project to enhance maritime safety in West and... more