CBP intercepts two major cocaine shipments 
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have intercepted two major cocaine shipments in early October. At the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, officers found 365 pounds (165 kg) of cocaine concealed in eight duffel bags inside a cargo container arriving from the Dominican... more
Startup acquires heritage firm Mallory Alexander
CoPilot Global Logistics – a newly founded venture by industry veterans Rich Bolte, Paul Svindland and Carmen Gerace – has partnered with investment firm Endeavour to acquire the century-old Mallory Alexander International Logistics. The Memphis-based company, long family-owned,... more
US freight firms still favour human drivers
Autonomous trucks may be making headlines, but most US freight operators are in no rush to adopt them. According to a new Tech.co survey, 70% of logistics companies would hire human drivers rather than use self-driving trucks, while only 19% would do the reverse. This... more
Montreal Port expansion moves ahead
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has begun preparatory work for its Contrecœur container terminal, marking a key step in the USD445 million expansion. The contract for all water works has been awarded to the Canadian consortium CTCGP, formed by Pomerleau and Aecon. Initial... more
Weber Logistics names new CEO
Weber Logistics has appointed Clifford Katab as chief executive officer, marking a new phase of growth for the California-based logistics provider. Katab brings more than 30 years of experience in global shipping and logistics, having served as president of Performance Team, COO... more
DHL reveals 2025 e-commerce trends
A new DHL study has identified artificial intelligence, social media commerce and sustainability as key drivers of e-commerce growth in 2025. Surveying 4,050 companies across 19 markets, the 'business edition' report highlights how online retailers are adapting to the market.... more
Fuel and Forests for the Future
Latam Cargo Group and Logiztik Alliance, a leader in logistics in Ecuador and Colombia, have jointly managed 574.8 t of CO₂ emissions from Logiztik’s 2024 exports from Colombia. The achievement combines the use of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and offsets through... more
Maersk, VietJet: SmartKargo expands partnerships
SmartKargo, an air cargo software provider based in Cambridge, MA, has strengthened its global presence with two new milestones. Maersk has successfully implemented SmartKargo’s advanced air cargo management system into its Own Controlled Air (MOCA) network, improving real-time... more
Rhenus: Nordstrom for North America
The Rhenus Group has appointed Peter Nordstrom as CEO of its Air & Ocean division in North America. Based in the US, he will oversee operations in Canada and the United States and ensure alignment with Rhenus’s global strategy. A logistics veteran with more than 25 years’... more
Mallace follows Melvin and takes the helm at SC Ports
Seven weeks after the sudden resignation of Barbara Melvin, the South Carolina Ports Authority has named Micah Mallace as its new president and CEO following a unanimous board vote. A Charleston native, Mallace previously served as chief commercial officer at SC Ports and later... more