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What July Imports Spike Means for Supply Chain

By Jackson Wood July was a busy month for U.S. containerized imports, following two months of uneven performance. Total volumes surged 18 percent over June to 2.62 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). It’s also a 2.6 percent increase over July 2024 – and just 555 TEUs short of the record set in May 2022. On the surface, the sharp jump is consistent with seasonal demand as retailers prepare for back-to-school and early ... [+]

Gilmore to Port NOLA Chief Engineering Officer

The Port of New Orleans has promoted Chris Gilmore to chief engineering officer, vice president of engineering and program management at Port NOLA. Gilmore was instrumental in advancing major infrastructure initiatives and has served as project leader for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), Port NOLA said. ... [+]

Herrman Tapped as CFO for YMX Fast Expansion

YMX Logistics, a provider of integrated yard logistics, has appointed Chris Herrman as chief financial officer, with more than 25 years of executive financial leadership in transportation and energy. Herrman will oversee accounting budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for YMX Logistics, whose services include gate management, ... [+]

Bek Succeeds Thomsen as Blue Water CEO

Thomas Bek, a 29-year veteran of Blue Water, is succeeding CEO Søren Nørgaard Thomsen, who is leaving the transport and logistics group after seven years. There has been significant development at the Danish transport and logistics group since 2018, when Thomsen took over as CEO, Blue ... [+]

Rusovich Named C. Alvin Bertel Award Winner

The World Trade Center New Orleans has named Gregory Rusovich, CEO of Transoceanic Development, as the recipient of the 2025 C. Alvin Bertel Award. Joining Transoceanic Shipping Co. in 1981, he implemented the company’s global strategy, launching 25 international offices with a primary focus on the ... [+]

DHL Global Forwarding Promotes Young to CEO

DHL Global Forwarding said Michael Young will assume the role CEO for the U.S. Aug. 1, replacing Robert Reiter, who will exit the company to move abroad and explore other professional opportunities. Young, serving as CEO of DHL Global Forwarding UK & Ireland since 2016 and ... [+]

GEODIS Names Ritchey to Lead Americas Region

GEODIS said it has appointed Laura Ritchey as president and CEO of the global transport and logistics provider Americas region. She succeeds Mike Honious, who is retiring from the industry. Ritchey will oversee the management and growth of the region’s multiple business units across North and ... [+]

Loadsmart Hires Kelley COO to Oversee Brokerage

Chicago-based logistics solutions provider Loadsmart said Geoff Kelley has joined the company as COO and will oversee its brokerage, 4PL and managed transportation services. Kelley was president of Nolan Transportation Group (NTG) and Transportation Insight (TI), where he helped lead the company through a period of ... [+]

Fednav CEO Paul Pathy Elected BIMCO President

BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association, elected Fednav President and CEO Paul Pathy as the organization’s 47th president at its May 14 general meeting in Copenhagen. Pathy, also the first BIMCO president from the Americas, succeeds Nikolaus H. Schües who is finishing his two-year term and ... [+]

TGP Taps Andrews for Business Development Role

Trans Global Projects said Michael Andrews has returned to TGP as business development director, an international role based at TGP’s new headquarters in Sevenoaks, UK. Andrews brings more than 37 years of extensive experience in project logistics and business development. His career spans several decades and ... [+]

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