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,... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more