Xenos Marine names largest US-built heavylift vessel 
Xenos Marine has christened the TX-10,000, the largest heavylift vessel ever built in the USA, at Gulf Copper Shipyard in Galveston TX. The 297 m long, 310 m wide and 250 m high vessel features a gantry system with a lifting capacity of 10,000 t and is fully Jones... more
WiseTech acquires Editrade
WiseTech Global has signed an agreement to acquire Editrade, a provider of customs management software headquartered in Santiago (Chile). The acquisition extends the reach of WiseTech’s Cargowise platform in Chile, Ecuador, Panama and Mexico, supporting its goal of expanding... more
Expanding its networks and capacities
South Carolina Ports will grow its weekly service offerings from 25 to 29 in April, expanding connectivity between Charleston and key global markets. Among the new additions are two first calls from Asia, including the MSC/Zim Emerald/ZXB loop, which offers the fastest... more
Verified carbon certificates by Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern has reported that it has introduced ‘RailGreen’, a certified programme allowing railfreight customers to reduce their supply chain emissions. Developed with the ‘123Carbon’ emissions platform, ‘RailGreen’ issues third-party verified certificates linked to... more
Come and meet us at ‘transport logistic’ in Munich!
Our industry worldwide has one clear goal – the ‘transport logistic’ trade fair in Munich, which is taking place from 2 to 5 June this year. The International Transport Journal ITJ, which has been a part of the Logismedia Group since November 2024, will once again be present... more
Dimerco – tariffs, regional shifts, capacities reshaping...
Dimerco’s latest freight report highlights how new US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada are reshaping global trade flows. Many shippers are seeking alternative sourcing options, particularly in Southeast Asia. Ocean carriers are deploying new vessels to ease... more
Vale modernising fleet
The mining company Vale has signed an agreement with Wabtec to purchase 50 evolution series locomotives for its Vitória a Minas (EFVM) and Carajás (EFC) railroads, marking a step forward in its decarbonisation strategy. The order includes 36 EVOBBW locomotives for EFVM and 14... more
Turkish Cargo returns to Maastricht
Turkish Cargo has resumed operations at Maastricht Aachen airport (MST) with a twice-weekly Quito–Miami–Maastricht–Istanbul service. The route transports flowers, perishables and general cargo, supported by MST’s fast customs clearance as an AEO-certified hub. “Our... more
PIL’s new agents from today
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has appointed new general agencies in Malawi and Guatemala, effective 1 April. The move strengthens the Singapore-headquartered shipping line’s regional presence in East Africa and Latin America, enhancing proximity to local customers. PIL... more
Ceva: China–Chicago
Ceva Logistics has launched a new air charter route linking Wuxi (WUX), China, and Chicago (ORD, USA), with three weekly freighter flights. The service supports trans-Pacific trade for the high-tech, industrial and e-commerce sectors. The first flight departed Wuxi on 28 March,... more