Signode upgrades packaging tech 

Signode has launched the 'Octopus Prestige' stretch wrapper, a model for high-volume packaging operations. According to the company the machine combines high speed with simplification, aiming to set a new benchmark in end-of-line wrapping. Features include throughput capacity,... mehr
Scope 3 efficiency leaders 

According to Oceanscore’s latest report, 'Scope 3 at Sea', MSC and OOCL are the most efficient carriers on the Asia–Northern Europe trade lane. Covering January to June 2025, the study shows that carrier choice can affect Scope 3 emissions exposure. MSC, with an 18% share of... mehr
Barreto from Abra to Menzies 

Menzies Aviation has named Angie Barreto as director commercial Latam. She brings over ten years of leadership experience across aviation and insurance, combining negotiation expertise, organisational transformation and regional expansion. Barreto spent more than nine years... mehr
Used truck values drop in the US 

Preliminary figures from ACT Research show that US Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales rose 14% month-on-month in August, but average prices fell. According to Steve Tam, vice-president at ACT Research, the average retail price declined 5% to USD 57,600, contrary to... mehr
Dojö joins CSG network 

The Customs Support Group (CSG) has acquired the Dojö Consulting Group to strengthen its trade compliance advisory services. According to CSG the move creates Europe’s largest trade advisory division with more than 80 consultants and establishes the first European classification... mehr
Florida ports elect leadership 

The Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council (FSTED) has elected new officers for 2025–2027. Joshua Revord (photo), port director of Fort Pierce, was named chair, joined by Port Everglades CEO Joseph Morris as vice chair and Pensacola port director Lance... mehr
Indian exports shift from USA to Europe after tariffs 

Air cargo flows from India are undergoing a sharp rebalancing. According to WorldACD, exports to the USA plummeted after Washington raised import tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 50% on 27 August. Tonnages had briefly surged by 28% in the week before the increase, but fell by... mehr
Go2 Logistics under the Rainbow 

Go2 Logistics, a Chicago-based US freight transport provider specialising in refrigerated and dry LTL, truckload, intermodal, warehousing and cold storage, has named Harris Rainbow as its new chief executive officer. Rainbow previously worked at the Nolan Transportation Group... mehr
COFC expanding with BNSF 

BNSF Railway and COFC Logistics will expand their intermodal programme to cover more of the eastern United States and extend it into Mexico. The move aims to increase container availability for asset-light intermodal marketing companies (IMCs) and broadens COFC’s North... mehr
KF Aerospace adds ATR freighter for Purolator contract 

KF Aerospace has acquired a third ATR 72-500F to support its renewed ten-year contract with Purolator’s BC Feeder Network. The aircraft, sourced from FlyCAA, will undergo a large cargo door conversion and avionics upgrades at KF’s Kelowna base before entering service later this... mehr