Blockchain: UPS and Herd X ship beef from USA to Japan 
UPS will work with Herd X, a USA-based agri-tech solutions provider, to deliver blockchain-verified traced beef from an American farm to Japan. The delivery represents a significant step forward in quality assurance and traceability in the beef industry. UPS and Herd X... more
Intermodal business under new ownership
Roadrunner in the USA has sold its intermodal services business to Universal Logistics Holdings, based in Michigan (USA), for USD 51.25 million in cash. Roadrunner Intermodal Services provides drayage and chassis management services to transport freight between ocean ports, rail... more
Emirates Skycargo strengthens its pharma offerings
With +75,000 t of pharmaceuticals flown during FY 2018/19, Emirates Skycargo continues to enhance its offerings to pharma shippers and freight forwarders. Earlier this year, the carrier inaugurated a 1,000 sqm facility with an annual capacity of 15,000 t of pharma shipments... more
Röhlig Logistics expands its global network
In Mexico, Röhlig has acquired 100% of the shares in its previous joint venture. "We now operate independently in the Mexican market under the Röhlig brand," says Michael Gerding, managing director of Röhlig Mexico. "Mexico is an important industrial location... more
More software, less hardware
Descartes Systems Group, a major player in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced that EgyptAir Cargo is using the "Descartes Velocity Mail" solution to streamline air mail transportation across its growing international network. By... more
Ecuador: Contecon wins ISO certification
Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), the Ecuadorian subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services. (ICTSI), recently obtained the ISO 14064-3:2006 international certification for carbon neutrality. The verification and audit process was carried out by TÜV Rheinland. As part of... more
First US class I railway joins TradeLens platform
CSX has become the first North American railroad to join TradeLens, a global shipping information platform. The system provides customers with improved supply chain transparency and shipment-status visibility. Using secure block chain technology, TradeLens overcomes data... more
Award for the US secretary of transportation
Gratitude for the sacrifices made by the US merchant mariners was the theme of the United Seamen’s Service (USS) 2019 admiral of the ocean sea awards (Aotos) presented at the 50th annual gala. The awards were presented before nearly 700 maritime leaders to the Honourable Elaine... more
Intermodal operator honoured for green initiative
Hub Group has once again been named by Canadian National (CN) as an EcoConnexions partner. This recognition is based on Hub Group’s green initiatives both in its intermodal network and its headquarters building. Hub Group is a strong industry advocate for the efficiencies of... more
Federal funding for terminal refurbishment at Jaxport
The Florida (USA)-based Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) will be supported by federal funding. A sum of USD 20 million has been granted to the port for the reconstruction of more than 40,000 sqm of the existing terminal pavement at the SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal,... more