USA blocks postal goods from Europe 
European postal operators are suspending goods shipments to the United States after Washington abolished the de minimis rule, which had allowed imports below USD 800 duty-free. From late August, all items must be cleared and carriers are held liable for compliance.... more
Abrupt leadership change at SC Ports
Barbara Melvin has resigned as president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority after three years in the role, with the change taking effect immediately. Having joined SC Ports in 1998, she played a leading role in major infrastructure projects, including the Charleston... more
JetZero eyes cargo potential with LH₂-ready Z4
JetZero, a Californian start-up developing the all-wing Z4 aircraft, has partnered with France’s SHZ Advanced Technologies to adapt liquid hydrogen (LH₂) storage and distribution systems for a potential future variant. The Z4, designed to cut fuel burn and emissions by up to... more
CMA CGM upgrades service
CMA CGM will upgrade its 'Nefwi' service, which links North Europe with the French West Indies and the Caribbean, starting January 2026. The carrier will increase the service from 6 to 7 vessels, adding higher reefer capacity and new calls at Puerto Antioquia and Rotterdam.... more
Air cargo charters help US shippers navigate tariff...
The ongoing US tariff dispute is fuelling volatility for supply chain managers. With deadlines shifting and higher US-China tariffs postponed until November, many firms are turning to air charters to move goods before levies apply. Jack Burt, SVP cargo at Chapman Freeborn... more
Ports of Indiana names first foreign trade director
Ports of Indiana has appointed Dexter Salenda as its first foreign trade and economic development director. The newly created role aims to expand the state’s foreign-trade zone programme and strengthen services for companies facing international trade and tariff... more
E-commerce drives new agenda for air cargo
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has issued its first white paper dedicated to e-commerce, which already accounts for about 20% of global air cargo volumes and could double within a decade. Produced by the organisation's multi-sector task force, the 16-chapter... more
Amtrak investing in facilities
Amtrak has launched three major rail yard modernisation projects along the northeast corridor, awarding design-build contracts for facilities in Boston, New York, and Washington DC. The upgrades will support the introduction of Amtrak’s new 'Airo' trains in 2027 and NextGen... more
Manzanillo boosts connectivity
International Container Terminal Services Inc's operation at the port of Manzanillo Contecon has expanded its global network with the arrival of Wan Hai Lines’ Asia–South America West Coast 2 (WSA2) service. The service, also called Asia-South America (Asa), made its maiden... more
US freight volumes stay flat
Trucking activity in the United States rose modestly in July, but overall volumes have remained flat since March. According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), its 'seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index' increased by 0.6%, after a 0.7% decline in June,... more