Network upgrades to improve efficiency 
Norfolk Southern Railways completed USD 1 billion in infrastructure projects in 2023. Aimed to enhance safety and productivity, the upgrades involved all of the company's 31,400 km long network in 22 states. Specifically, the US class I railway carried out 1,000 track km of... more
FedEx: a VP for Italy, Spain and Portugal
FedEx Express Europe has appointed Frédéric François as vice president ground operations Italy, Spain, and Portugal, succeeding Stefania Pezzetti. François began his career at an international law firm and then joined FedEx in 2017. He has held various senior executive roles... more
Air cargo rates: a new moon rises
Ahead of the Lunar New Year on 10 February, World ACD has reported a strong increase of rates for air cargo shipments from China to North America (+14%) and to Europe (+8%), although rates are still well below their level in early December. The analysis reveals that, in... more
Maxed out, but with plans for the future
Working at full capacity, the Port of Trois-Rivières in Canada saw a stable freight throughput of 4.2 million t in 2023, with consistent volumes in the dry bulk, liquid bulk, and general cargo segments. President and CEO Gaétan Boivin attributes this achievement to the... more
GSC goes to Georgia
The 3PL provider GSC started operations at its newly opened office at the port of Savannah (Georgia), the USA’s third busiest port gateway, at the end of January. Both the Georgia Port Authority and the Savannah city council have welcomed the new arrival, as it promises to... more
Intermodal terminal in Phoenix now open
The new terminal is owned by the US class I railway Union Pacific (UP). It connects the Southwest with international ports in Southern California and introduces an intermodal service between the Los Angeles Basin and Phoenix. Duncan & Son Lines will provide the necessary... more
Reaching for the stars
The world’s biggest optical telescope is set to be built in the Atacama Desert in Chile, and DSV, a Danish logistics provider, has been entrusted with the transport of the fragile parts. The European Southern Observatory’s new project requires freight to be transported from... more
Number four in Louisville
It’s another expansion in the USA for Arvato as the supply chain and e-commerce provider gains 90,000 sqm of space near Louisville, Kentucky. The company will use the new site to handle logistics and fulfilment for two tech industry customers. It will be its fourth distribution... more
CBP intercepts lethal chemical compound
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the port of Cincinnati seized a shipment containing the deadly, addictive, and illegal substance tianeptine on 26 January 2024. Officers seized the 5.443 kg for violation of the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act.... more
CPKCR continues its H2 course
Power system manufacturer Ballard will deliver twelve 200 kW fuel cell engines to Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail (CPKCR) in 2024. They will support the expansion of the railway’s new fleet of hydrogen-powered locomotives planned for regular switching and local freight service... more