Self-driving trucks tested in Texas 
International Motors has launched fleet trials of its second-generation autonomous trucks, in partnership with PlusAI. As the company reported, the pilot project involves selected operators running 'International LT Series' tractors equipped with the 'S13 integrated... more
AI partnership for shipping
Oceanly has partnered with Nagarro to deliver AI-driven fleet performance and digital solutions for the maritime sector. According to Oceanly the collaboration combines the company’s operational data platform with Nagarro’s expertise in AI, ERP integration and large-scale... more
Ofac fines forwarder for sanctions breaches
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (Ofac) has reached a USD 1.61 million settlement with freight forwarder Fracht FWO Inc over apparent violations of various sanctions regimes, including Venezuela and Iran. Between May and June 2022, Fracht contracted a charter operated... more
UPU wants to restore US deliveries
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has launched a technical solution to help postal operators resume deliveries to the USA after traffic fell by more than 80% following the end of the duty-free de minimis exemption on 29 August. The US regulations shifted responsibility for... more
Iumi targets sexual misconduct
At the annual conference of the International Union of Marine Insurance (Iumi) in Singapore, delegates were told that marine insurers must play an active role in eradicating sexual misconduct. Charles Fernandez, chair of the Iumi legal and liability committee, said the sector... more
SGL to back Delta in Civil Reserve Air Fleet
Delta Cargo has chosen Scan Global Logistics (SGL) as its designated freight forwarder under the US Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) programme. Established in 1951, CRAF enables commercial airlines to supplement US military airlift capacity for global missions. The partnership,... more
Cold-chain boost at AA Cargo
American Airlines Cargo has expanded its 'ExpediteTC°' service, strengthening cold-chain capabilities for pharmaceuticals and life sciences shipments. Its 24/7 control tower now covers shipments in active temperature-controlled units, allowing real-time monitoring and... more
Iana appoints VP for government affairs
The Intermodal Association of North America (Iana) has appointed Lucille Marvin as its first vice-president for government affairs. In the new role she’ll represent Iana on Capitol Hill, advocating for the association’s legislative and regulatory priorities in the intermodal... more
Wave-X backs HappyRobot
Austrian investor Wave-X has committed USD 1 million to the San Francisco-based start-up HappyRobot, as part of a USD 44 million funding round. HappyRobot develops AI assistants designed to automate core logistics processes. HappyRobot’s tools can conduct calls, draught... more
CPKC wins service award – again
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has won the 'Asian Freight and Logistics Award' for best rail logistics services provider for the fifth consecutive year. The accolade, organised by 'Asia Cargo News' and voted on by more than 15,000 readers and subscribers, was presented... more