ACT sees truck order dip 
Figures from ACT research show 'North American Class 8' net orders reached 12,844 units in August, a 21% year-on-year decline. It was the eighth consecutive month of lower orders, with tractor demand particularly weak at 7,493 units, down 34% y/y. "Current tariff and... more
ECS Group expands JetSMART Cargo in South America
ECS Group has completed a successful first six months managing Jetsmart's cargo network under a four-year Total Cargo Management (TCM) contract, the first of its kind in South America. The global GSSA oversees more than 25,000 flights annually across Jetsmart's AOCs in Chile,... more
Alaska Cargo expands Pacific network
Alaska Airlines Cargo has launched nonstop service between Seattle (SEA) and Seoul Incheon (ICN) one week ago. The flights, operated five times a week by 787s since 12 September 2025, add 40% more capacity compared to the airline’s A330 widebodies. The move builds on the daily... more
Half of boxship order book geared for alternative fuels
As of end August, 534 containerships on order are designed to run on alternative fuels, according to Bimco. These vessels represent 53% of the order book by number and 77% by teu capacity. By 2030, the fleet could reach 837 alternatively fuelled ships with a combined 10.9m teu,... more
From US kennels to European cargo
Global K9 (GK9), a leading US provider of air cargo security solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with Dutch screening company Het Twickelerveld Cargo Screening. Based in Middenbeemster, Het Twickelerveld has specialised in canine-based cargo security since... more
Watco to deploy Intramotev’s TugVolt railcars
Watco will introduce Intramotev’s TugVolt battery-electric, self-propelled railcars at its transload terminal in Wood River, Illinois, from January 2026. The equipment will be used for switching, offering shippers greater flexibility in yard operations. Intramotev is the... more
Logistaas expands Tms tools
Logistaas has expanded its transport management system (Tms) with two new automation features – courier shipment tracking and Iata Cargo account settlement systems (Cass) file reading. The courier tracking function aims to add visibility for parcels handled by major global... more
From Sacramento airport to the Port of Seattle
The Port of Seattle has named Christopher Wimsatt as its new chief financial officer. He joins from the Sacramento County Airport System, where he was assistant director of airports, and will now oversee the port’s financial reporting, annual operating budget, and five-year... more
Razr joins Bwt network
Bwt logistics has acquired Razr logistics from Johnson storage & moving, expanding its contract logistics and on-demand warehousing capabilities. The company, backed by Argosy private equity and Bluejay capital partners, said the deal strengthens its end-to-end supply chain... more
Signode upgrades packaging tech
Signode has launched the 'Octopus Prestige' stretch wrapper, a model for high-volume packaging operations. According to the company the machine combines high speed with simplification, aiming to set a new benchmark in end-of-line wrapping. Features include throughput capacity,... more