Scrap metal instead of cut flowers 
It's not just flowers that have been flown from South America to the USA these days. On 12 February, the US department of justice completed the enforcement of a final order for forfeiture of a B747 cargo plane, previously owned by Mahan Air, a sanctioned Iranian airline... more
Arkas Line hits the American shore
Arkas Line is expanding into the American market by adding the ‘M/v Sine A’ to its USX (United States Express) service, in partnership with Turkon and Hapag Llyod. This move transforms the existing service into a weekly route with seven vessels. Starting with the ‘Max... more
Odyssey Logistics names CCO
Odyssey Logistics, a provider of multimodal logistics solutions, has appointed Omar Shamsie to chief commercial officer. He will focus on driving strategic sales growth, vertical market development and cross-sell initiatives to deepen customer relationships and drive new... more
AA Cargo delivers tonnes of love
American Airlines Cargo has moved more than 544,310 kg of flowers ahead of Valentine’s Day. The flowers mainly travelled from Europe and Latin America during 1 – 10 February, bound for locations worldwide to ensure the seasonal blooms are fresh and ready for the celebrations.... more
Fresh route for fruit exports
Through its subsidiary Unifeeder Group, DP World Marine Services has launched a Colombia-Panama maritime route. Linking the Colombian ports of Turbo, Santa Marta, Cartagena, and Barranquilla with the port of Manzanillo in Panama, it provides enhanced flexibility for export... more
Taking a new, solar-powered route
Aerostar Airport Holdings (Aerostar) has invested USD 4.6 million in a new road connecting cargo facilities at Luis Muñoz Marín Airport (SJU), the island’s busiest freight hub. The new road, which will be lit by solar-powered LED lamps, is part of ongoing investments at the... more
GXO picks sales expert
Pure-play contract logistics provider GXO Logistics has appointed Marco Galtelli as its new business development director for Italy and Switzerland. He will lead the business development, solution design and real estate teams and report to Alessandro Renzo, GXO’s managing... more
A first for Santiago
Maersk has partnered with Puma to operate a semi-automated omnichannel fulfilment and distribution centre in Santiago de Chile, whereby the logistics provider will ensure end-to-end visibility from the brand’s factories in Asia Pacific to its hubs in Chile. Located close to... more
366 m record breaker in Brazil
The arrival of the “MSC Natasha XIII”, a 366 m vessel, at Brazil's Porto de Santos on 1 February marks a historic milestone. With a capacity of 14,400 teu, it's the largest ship to dock there, facilitated by the collaborative efforts of all parties involved. The president of... more
A prime location for Primark
Built on 51,097 sqm in North Jacksonville and opened last week, the distribution centre is Primark’s latest expansion in the USA. The clothing retailer plans continue growing in the Southern US market, focusing on Florida, Texas, and other states. New stores will now follow... more