Beth Junge joins ICS in Ohio 
Interstate Cold Storage (ICS) has named Beth Junge as customer service representative at its Napoleon OH site. Junge brings nearly 20 years of logistics experience from Progressive Furniture with her, where she coordinated international imports. At ICS, she’ll support order... more
Port of Los Angeles sees sharp cargo slowdown
The port of Los Angeles recorded its lowest monthly throughput in over two years, processing 716,619 teu in May, a 5% drop year-on-year and 19% down from April. Imports fell by 9% to 355,950 teu, while exports dropped 5% to 120,196 teu. Port director Gene Seroka warned that... more
Qatar Airways inks partnership with Art Basel
Qatar Airways has signed a global partnership with Art Basel, the world’s leading contemporary art fair. The airline will support all five annual editions – including Basel (which opened today, 19 June), Paris, Hong Kong, Miami Beach and Doha (starting in 2026). The new... more
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
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
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
Vietnamese line with first US call
The ‘Haian Zeta’, a 1,702 teu containership built in Germany in 2010 and acquired by the Vietnamese company Hai An Transport and Stevedoring (Hai An TS) in February 2025, has made the firm’s first-ever port call in the USA. Chartered by Sealead Shipping, the vessel operates... more