Maersk switches to Panama Canal Railway 
Due to currently low water levels in Gatun Lake, Maersk vessels that usually sail through the Panama Canal will now use the Panama Canal Railway to transport containers across Panama. The changes affect the OC1 service on the trade route between Oceania and the Americas. The... more
A Boeing 777 freighter for Atlas Air
Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, has taken delivery of a Boeing 777 freighter, which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. Under the previously announced long-term Acmi (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance)... more
Four heavy-lifts for Intermarine
Intermarine, a multi-purpose carrier based in the Americas, is planning to add more vessels to its fleet in collaboration with the Jumbo-SAL-Alliance. The significant expansion includes four heavy-lift vessels, acquired on a long-term charter, to be deployed on global trade... more
From California to the Middle East
Aramex, a Dubai-based provider of express delivery and logistics services to emerging economies, and Odys Aviation, a sustainable aviation company from Long Beach and manufacturer of hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, are partnering to develop cargo... more
ICS2 to come into force in June
The European Union is introducing a new process for goods entering its territory by maritime and inland waterways, road, and rail. The new customs pre-arrival safety and security system, called Import Control System 2 (ICS2), will require carriers to provide data on goods... more
Two new division directors for Long Beach
The Long Beach board of harbour commissioners has approved the appointment of directors for the port’s programme management division and the newly created central procurement services division. Monique Lebrun (left), who has served as the port’s assistant director of... more
PSC Group expands in Texas
The US logistics service provider has acquired Bayport Rail Terminal (BRT), a 465,000 sqm rail, truck, and container terminal. It provides last mile logistics infrastructure and services to the chemical industry on the Bayport Loop and the Port of Houston, TX, from the US... more
Hapag-Lloyd: new head for ME business
Lars Sorensen assumed his new role as senior managing director region Middle East based in Dubai (UAE) on 1 January 2024. Sorensen joined Hapag-Lloyd five years ago as managing director area India. Sorensen replaces Dheeraj Bhatia, who will join the Hapag-Lloyd executive... more
118 t from Argentina to Mongolia
Bolloré Logistics has transported a mobile drilling rig of 650 cbm and 118 t from Argentina. On its journey the cargo travelled through Chile and China to finally reach Mongolia. The pieces were mounted onto special trailers and transported by road to Chile. The journey from... more
Silver bullet for Montevideo terminal
The Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP) in Montevideo (Uruguay) in Latin America is investing in new equipment. TCP, a company owned by Katoen Natie (80%) and National Port Authority ANP (20%), has earmarked more than USD 500 million for the expansion of the specialised container... more