Turvo names Deshpande SVP of product strategy 
Dallas-based Turvo has appointed Pushkar Deshpande as its senior vice-president of product to lead product strategy, management and UX design. Deshpande brings over 20 years of experience in logistics, SaaS, and supply chain technology. He previously held senior roles at... more
DSV launches Chicago–Shanghai airfreight charter
DSV has launched a new scheduled air charter service between Chicago and Shanghai, named "Shanghai Star," starting today, 13 May 2025. The multiple weekly round trips offer guaranteed capacity, faster transit times and dedicated handling of oversized, hazardous, and... more
Logistics resilience from NX
In response to rising climate risks, geopolitical instability, and digital transformation, Nippon Express Holdings has launched "NX Lead Logistics Solutions", a control tower-based logistics service. By integrating order and transport tracking into one interface, the... more
CBP Baltimore intercepts less stolen vehicles
US Customs and Border Protection officers in the Baltimore office recovered 250 stolen vehicles in 2024, valued at USD 9.6 million. Whilst this marks a 27% drop from 2023, Baltimore still ranked second nationwide. The recovered vehicles were mostly high-value SUVs destined... more
Avianca Cargo moves over 20,000 t of flowers
Avianca Cargo has set a new record by transporting over 20,100 t of flowers during this year’s Mother’s Day season – a 15% increase year-on-year. The flowers, flown from Colombia and Ecuador to the USA and Europe on 300 dedicated flights, strengthen Avianca’s lead as the... more
Lynden to modernise Hercules aircraft with Moog
Lynden Air Cargo has partnered with Moog to upgrade its fleet of Lockheed L-382G Hercules aircraft with the Genesys Avionics Suite. The modernisation includes new avionics, autopilot systems and software integration. The first installation is scheduled for 2026. “This... more
Tariff hikes hit US logistics
A new survey from the news outlet Tech.co reveals that 66 % of US logistics firms have already been impacted by recent tariff changes. The measures include a 145% duty on China-US imports and the end of the de minimis exemption on packages below USD 800. As a result, 58% of... more
Environmental award for vessel speed reduction
Yang Ming has received the Sapphire Award for the fourth time under NOAA’s "Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies" programme. The honour recognises the carrier’s ongoing efforts to reduce vessel speeds off the Californian coast to protect endangered whales and cut... more
Streamlined freight via TMX
Princeton TMX, a transport management system for industrial supply chains, has launched two rail features – 'Rail Patterns' and 'Advanced Shipment Notifications' (ASN) – designed to simplify and accelerate freight processes. The Rail Patterns function auto-generates key... more
Fleet renewal supports cargo growth
China Airlines has ordered four Boeing 777-8 Freighters, alongside ten 777-9 passenger aircraft and nine options. The new freighters will replace older models and strengthen the airline’s long-haul cargo capacity. With 747-size payload and 30% lower fuel burn, the 777-8F... more