Doug Otto named CEO of Alabama Port Authority 
The Alabama Port Authority Board has appointed Doug Otto as its permanent director and CEO, following his successful role as interim CEO since August. Otto's leadership comes at a pivotal time, with over $ 1.1 bn invested in infrastructure projects such as the Mobile harbour... more
COLI Group expands in Brazil
COLI Group has opened a new office in Salvador, Bahia, through its Brazilian subsidiary, COLI Shipping & Transport do Brasil, strengthening its presence in the northeast region. Led by Matheus Lira, the office aims to enhance support for a growing demand for tailored... more
DAKO delivers wind turbine blades
DAKO Worldwide Transport has completed a major logistics project, delivering 114 wind turbine blades to the Dolores Wind Farm in Nuevo León, Mexico. The blades, each approximately 65 m long, were routed through Texas, with 33 units via Brownsville and 81 via Port Aransas,... more
Compass Logistics wins global partnership award
Compass Logistics & Marine (CLM), a Fort Lauderdale-based freight forwarder and customs broker, has become the first US-based company to receive the prestigious 2024–2025 Best Partner Award from the Global Affinity Alliance (GAA), powered by WCAworld. The award,... more
Lars Jensen named 2026 industry leader 
Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime, has been named 2026 Person of the Year by the NY/NJ Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association. Recognised for his contribution to transparency, education and data-driven strategies in global shipping, Jensen is a leading industry... more
BioNatur cuts eco-friendly cargo wrap cost
BioNatur Plastics has announced that its biodegradable, 100% recyclable stretch wrap is now available in the US at a price comparable to conventional plastic films. This strategic move removes the final cost barrier for American manufacturers and logistics operators to adopt... more
Air Charter Service celebrates tenure milestone
Air Charter Service recently marked a significant milestone with its 100th employee celebrating a decade of service, highlighting the company's strong staff retention and growth. Founded as a small family business, it grew steadily through the 2000s, reaching 100 employees in... more
Kenworth recognised as top employer for women
Kenworth has been honoured as a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by Women in Trucking (WIT), marking the eighth consecutive year of recognition and inclusion in WIT's Elite 30 list of exemplary gender-diverse employers. The company's commitment to... more
CEVA opens new Amazon fulfilment centre
CEVA Logistics has inaugurated a 67,000 sqm Amazon fulfilment centre near Brasilia, Brazil's capital, supporting up to 135,000 packages daily. The facility, located in Santa Maria, strengthens Brazil's central-west logistics hub and is CEVA's second Amazon centre in the federal... more
UPS crash grounds MD-11 fleets
One week after the deadly UPS Airlines crash in Louisville, operations at the carrier’s Worldport hub are gradually returning to normal. The MD-11F, operating as flight 5X2976 from Louisville to Honolulu, crashed shortly after take-off on 4 November 2025, killing all three crew... more