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
Fading WestJet Cargo to sell Virgin Atlantic capacity
WestJet Cargo has started selling cargo capacity on Virgin Atlantic’s wide-body flights from Toronto to London Heathrow and beyond under a new block-space agreement that takes effect today, 31 March. The deal marks Virgin’s return to the Canadian market after more than 20... more
Grose to manage Maersk in Canada
Maersk has appointed Michelle Grose as its new area managing director and president for Canada, effective 1 April. She’ll be based in Toronto and lead the company’s growing logistics operations in the Canadian market. A native of the greater Toronto area, Grose brings over 20... more
APMT / Panynj agreement extended
A.P. Moller-Maersk and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Panynj) have agreed to extend APM Terminals Elizabeth’s lease by 33 years, through to December 2062. The deal, which was approved by port authority’s board of commissioners yesterday, 27 March, secures... more
Don't inject that!
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Indianapolis have seized four shipments of counterfeit Botox with a total estimated retail value of USD 8,500. The packages originated from Great Britain and Indonesia and were misdeclared as ‘marketing samples’ or ‘cosmetic... more
South Carolina intermodal expansion
South Carolina Ports has reported that it has completed a USD 55 million expansion of the inland port of Greer. The facility now has capacity for 300,000 rail lifts annually and aims to meet projected demand through 2040. Upgrades include a larger container yard, 9000 feet of... more