Patrick Mulstay to be GM of Aeronet Denver 
Aeronet Denver, an Aeronet Worldwide station which organises freight moving in and out of central USA, has appointed Patrick Mulstay as new general manager. He succeeds Brian Wilkinson, who has been with Aeronet Worldwide for 17 years. With over 30 years of experience in the... more
AAPA upgrades management
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has instated Mario Cordero, the executive director of the Californian port of Long Beach, as its new chairman of the board for the usual two-year term. Cordero was already elected to the role at the association's spring... more
Three-year-contract with Brazil's "Toys R us"
Ceva Logistics, the logistics arm of CMA CGM, has inked a three-year contract to provide warehousing, logistics and e-commerce services to the Ri-Happy Group, Brazil’s largest toy retailer. The logistics company will support all of Ri-Happy Group’s omni-channel capabilities... more
Rail extension at Virginia’s Central Rail Yard
The US department of transportation is awarding a USD 20 million grant to Port of Virginia to complete its central rail yard expansion project at Norfolk International Terminals. This grant supports the construction of two new rail bundles containing four tracks each, in... more
More warehouse space for Dachser Mexico
The Mexican subsidiary of global logistics provider Dachser is expanding its bonded warehouse facility located in Parque el Marqués at Querétaro, a manufacturing hub in Central Mexico. The industries on the spot include automotive assembly, auto parts, aerospace and household... more
Rail infrastructure upgrade in two US ports
The US department of transportation is awarding two major grants to Oregon ports for rail investments. The Port of Morrow in Boardman will use its funds of USD 19.4 million to extend its existing rail network from the Union Pacific mainline to reach four marine terminals on the... more
More investments in Guayaquil Port Contecon
In Ecuador, Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), the International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) subsidiary in Ecuador, has signed an investment contract with the Ecuadorian state to further strengthen and develop the Port of Guayaquil. CGSA is investing USD 18 million to raise... more
100 years of US international air mail service
Exactly 100 years ago, on 15 October 1920, the first companies started operations under a Foreign Airmail Contract (FAM I) of the American Postal Administration, creating the USA's first international airmail system which was in operation until 1923. FAM I was awarded to Florida... more
Partners to fly parcels from Asia to South America
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group Holding, is launching a charter programme with Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings to enhance the logistics network of the e-commerce giant between China and South America. Cainiao’s parcel volume on this route... more
Honours for South Carolina Ports Authority board chair
US president Donald Trump has appointed Bill H. Stern, the chairman of the South Carolina's Ports Authority Board, to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, the governing board of trustees for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. SC Ports... more