Jaxport appoints Latin America cargo sales director 
Jaxport, the operator of a leading container hub in Florida and one of the USA’s top vehicle and breakbulk gateways, has named Juan Pablo Acosta Magaña as its new director of cargo sales for Latin America, a role created to deepen commercial ties with the region. Acosta... more
Radiant buys stake in Weport
Radiant Logistics has acquired an 80% stake in Mexico's Weport, a provider of international and domestic freight services. Weport, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mexico City, offers ocean and airfreight forwarding, multimodal domestic transport, customs brokerage,... more
IRU surveys decarbonisation
The IRU's recently released 'green compact' survey highlights the barriers road transport operators face in meeting decarbonisation goals. More than 70% of companies globally, and over 80% in Europe, expressed concern about decarbonisation. The survey covered operators... more
TecPlata links to Ushuaia
TecPlata, International Container Terminal Services Inc's Buenos Aires box hub, has launched a maritime service to Ushuaia, in cooperation with Patagonia Shipping Lines (PSL). The connection began on 29 August with the arrival of the 'Argentino II' and creates a logistics... more
Swissport to run Korean Air hub at JFK
Korean Air Cargo has chosen Swissport to manage its long-standing freight terminal at New York’s JFK airport. The five-year agreement, effective 1 September, gives Swissport full control of cargo building 9, including sublease responsibilities. The 21,600 sqm facility will... more
Report on future logistics technology readiness
The Magaya Corporation, in partnership with Adelante SCM, has released a report entitled 'Freight Forwarding at a Crossroads: Preparing for 2026 and Beyond'. The study highlights challenges for logistics services providers, including gaps in AI readiness, uneven technology... more
NexusOcean adds Starlink services
NexusOcean has reported it has expanded its service portfolio by adding Starlink’s high-speed maritime connectivity solutions, available since August through its partnership with MTN, an official Starlink reseller. The move aims to enhance NexusOcean’s global coverage for... more
US freight crime hotspots
Cargo theft in the USA is expected to surge over the Labor Day weekend, according to Verisk CargoNet. Analysis of 214 reported thefts from the Thursday before to the Wednesday after Labor Day between 2020 and 2024 shows a escalation, with Friday the highest-risk day. In 2024... more
UAL launches Caribbean Shuttle
UAL has launched the 'UAL Caribbean Shuttle', a fixed nine-day shortsea service between Point Lisas (Trinidad & Tobago), Georgetown (Guyana) and Paramaribo (Suriname). Operated by the recently delivered 'UAL Transporter', a landing craft with 387 teu capacity and a... more
Reynaert to manage Iata external affairs
Iata has appointed Thomas Reynaert as its senior vice-president for external affairs. Reynaert will be based in Brussels and will oversee the association’s advocacy, with responsibility for teams in Washington and at Icao. Reynaert was most recently vice-president for... more