Turkish Cargo adds four more 777Fs 
Turkish Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet with four additional Boeing 777Fs, bringing the total to twelve aircraft by mid-2026. The latest delivery marks the ninth 777F to join the fleet, supporting the carrier’s growth strategy centred on widebody freighters. "This... more
Witt becomes CFO of FedEx spin-off
FedEx Corp has appointed Marshall Witt as senior vice president and chief financial officer of FedEx Freight, effective today, 15 October 2025. Witt returns to FedEx after 12 years as CFO of TD Synnex, where he oversaw strong revenue growth and the successful spin-off of... more
Joint action for maritime future
The Women’s international shipping & trading association (Wista international) and Bimco, representing 64% of global tonnage, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration on diversity, sustainability, and professional excellence in the maritime... more
DHL tracker shows resilient trade
According to the latest 'DHL global connectedness tracker', released with New York University’s Stern School of Business, world trade continues to grow despite growing US tariffs. The study analyses over 20 million data points and shows that global trade expanded faster in the... more
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