Robo-Op: Robots in use at Ceva's LA facility 
Ceva Logistics recently opened a new transload facility where it will deploy robots from Boston Dynamics. The site is located near the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles. It is the only transload facility in North America to offer a cross-belt sorting device,... more
Direct cargo flights from Europe to Curitiba
With a new bi-weekly cargo route from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to Curitiba, Brazil, Latam Cargo aims to strengthen connectivity between Europe and South America while reducing transport time through a more direct alternative and providing enhanced capacity for clients. ... more
Aeronet finds seasoned executive for new station
Aeronet Worldwide has hired Matthew Savage as the first general manager for its brand-new Savannah, Georgia station. The nearly 16,725 sqm facility opened last month. Savage comes to Aeronet with a wealth of experience, industry knowledge, and education. Most recently, he... more
ICS on how to measure emissions
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the global association of shipowners that represents more than 80% of the world's merchant fleet, presented the data collection system of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London... more
AAL: a major delivery to Texas LNG facility
AAL Shipping has successfully transported 12,800 freight tonnes (frt) of heavy lift project cargo from South Korean ports to Beaumont, Texas, using its Asia to Americas trade lane and the vessel ‘AAL Brisbane’. The cargo, part of a significant LNG project in Texas,... more
Powerful hybrid locomotives to run in Brazil
Rumo, Brazil’s largest railway operator, has taken delivery of two hybrid locomotives from Progress Rail. The EMD® GT38H will be the first hybrid units for cargo transport in revenue service. The locomotives use a diesel-electric system and battery packs, with energy to power... more
Wallula’s farmers to receive an intermodal centre
The new US company Tri-Cities Intermodal (TCI) is planning to develop an intermodal centre in Wallula, WA, adjacent to the former cold connect warehouse and property. TCI has signed a lease/purchase agreement to this effect to acquire the whole facility as a revival of the... more
New Chinese stronghold in Latin America?
The “new gringos” have struck another major deal in Latin America. In Chancay, north of the Peruvian capital Lima, Cosco Shipping Ports Limited (60%) is building a new multi-terminal and deep-water port together with the Peruvian Volcan Compañía Minera (40%). The planned... more
From Wheels Up to GCL
Global Critical Logistics (GCL), a major provider of logistics solutions, has appointed Deron A. Brown as its new EVP and president of US Automotive. Brown brings over 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry, holding a series of senior management roles, including... more
Global aviation advisory firms combine forces
Washington-based Airline Strategy Group and Seabury Capital from New York have announced a strategic partnership that will combine the two global aviation advisory firms' platforms to drive performance excellence for airline clients. As part of the agreement, ASG will be... more