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CMA in merger talks with NOL

French-based global liner company CMA CGM says it has entered into exclusive discussions with rival operator Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) and its controlling shareholder, Lentor Investments on a potential combination. The exclusivity period is expected to run until 7 December. CMA CGM said that, “should these discussions lead to an agreement, such a combination would contribute to the consolidation of the container shipping industry, at a time when scale is more ... [+]

AIRBRIDGECARGO Adds Atlanta to Network

 AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group, has added Atlanta to its North American route network with the launch of twice-weekly flights. The new Boeing 747 freighter services, which commenced Nov. 20th, operate on Fridays and Sundays and will connect ABC's global route network to Atlanta, ... [+]

Holiday Peak Season Begins

IAG Cargo has ramped up its operations and released a calendar of key dates to ensure its customers can ship their goods in time for the Holiday Season. The countdown is on, as the last maritime shipments capable of getting goods to market in time ... [+]

CEVA Opens New Regional Headquarters, Center of Logistics Excellence in Brazil

CEVA Logistics has opened its new headquarters for South America in Sao Paulo, Brazil and launched its fourth Center of Logistics Excellence joining Jacksonville (USA), Singapore and Ashby de la Zouch (UK). The new headquarters are located in the Thera Corporate office complex in the coveted ... [+]

POLB Wins 22 AAPA Awards!

The Port of Long Beach won 22 awards for outstanding security, communications, and environmental programs at the 2015 Annual American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Awards in Miami in November. AAPA represents 160 of the leading seaport authorities in the United States, Canada, Latin America ... [+]

Volga-Dnepr Delivers Türksat Satellite

Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ expertise in moving space satellites will help to bring improved broadcasting and communication services in Turkey, Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa after completing a round-trip moving the Türksat 4B satellite and its special transport container. The airline carried the communications satellite ... [+]

UTi’s New LCL Pharma Offering Sets Sail

Unveiled in October October at the Port2Port Cold Chain Forum in Tel Aviv, where it won the conference's innovation award, UTi Worldwide Inc. has launched a new temperature-controlled partial shipping service for the pharmaceutical industry, the first to connect Belgium and Israel. UTi's "LCL Pharma" service ... [+]

Ryder Launches Military Veteran Buddy Program

Ryder System, Inc. has announced the launch of its Veteran Buddy Program, pairing current Ryder employees who are military veterans with new veteran employees. The program is designed to help ease the transition from military to civilian life, which can be a major challenge for ... [+]

Mallory Alexander International Logistics Expands Asia Footprint

Mallory Alexander International Logistics has been granted a Class A forwarder's license by the government of China for operations centered in Shanghai. This license also facilitates the expansion of Mallory Alexander in Asia, now known as Mallory Alexander (Asia-Pacific) Limited. This license permits Mallory Alexander to ... [+]

Centiro Appoints Frank Bakker to Drive Global Expansion

Centiro, an innovator in cloud-based transportation and delivery management solutions, has appointed Frank Bakker as Senior Vice President of Global Sales. Frank will be responsible for growing Centiro’s sales operation, through helping retailers, logistics providers and manufacturers connect their supply chain and distribution networks in ... [+]

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