UP launches truck-competitive route 
Union Pacific Railroad will launch a domestic intermodal service on 3 September, connecting Southern California’s 'Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal with Chicago’s Global 2 terminal in three days. Operating from the Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal, the service aims... more
Navigating global insecurity with a premium strategy 
In conversation with Alain Chisari, head of Swiss WorldCargo. As the head of Swiss WorldCargo (since October 2024, see ITJ Daily of 30 September 2024 ) Alain Chisari is in charge of the airfreight business of SWISS, a Lufthansa subsidiary. At Air Cargo Europe in June the former... more
“Optionality is our strongest currency”
In conversation with David D’Annunzio, Global VP, Vertical Lead, Automotive, DP World. How does a global logistics company respond to the upheavals in the automotive industry? DP World manager David D’Annunzio came to BMW’s home from Texas to discuss new standards for... more
New structures
Logisticians for aviation suppliers. Safran has entered into new partnerships in the field of inbound and production logistics. While Ceva Logistics is extending an existing contract, Groupe Idea will take over central functions for the engine business at Bordeaux in the future. more
“We bank on technology – not on chance”
In conversation with Hashim Alsharif, Vice-President, Strategy & Business Development, Saudia Cargo. Artificial intelligence, expanding its fleet, global partnerships – at Air Cargo Europe (ACE) in Munich in June Hashim Alsharif explained how Saudia Cargo embraces digital... more
Antarctic logistics modernised
The Norwegian Polar Institute has ordered ten heavy-duty tracked vehicles to support the planned upgrade of its Troll research station in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. The machines, built by Italian manufacturer Prinoth in its plant in Granby (Canada), and supplied by... more
Turkish Cargo: new partners in the US
New York-based logistics services provider Alliance Cargo Express (ACE) has entered a strategic partnership with Turkish Cargo to expand its global airfreight offering. The cooperation opens access to over 120 destinations across Europe, Asia and the Americas, while... more
New cross-border rail service in the USA
CPKC and CSX have launched the Southeast Mexico Express (SMX), a new routing option connecting Mexico, Texas and the U.S. Southeast. Operational since December 2024, the SMX offers faster transit times, added capacity and a lower-emission transport option as the company... more
Don Kwok named director of finance at port of Long Beach
The port of Long Beach has appointed Don Kwok as its new director of finance. Kwok joined the port in 2016 and previously served as assistant finance director and as acting director from 2017 to 2019. In his new role, he’ll oversee budget alignment, capital planning, revenue... more
Busy month for CBP in Philadelphia
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Philadelphia International Airport intercepted two major drug shipments this month. On 5 and 9 July, CBP officers seized over 33 kg of ketamine from parcels arriving from France and Germany, falsely declared as air filters... more