BMW Rosslyn investment will create 20 000 jobs
The South Africa division of Bayerische Motoren Werke, better known as BMW, has announced that it will invest R4.2 billion rand in going electric at its Rosslyn production plant over the next five years. The next-generation BMW X3, a plug-in hybrid model, will be exclusively manufactured in Pretoria for export purposes. Many of its target […]
Compass Forwarding announces new facility in Chicago
Compass Forwarding, a full-service international transportation and logistics company, has built an office and warehouse in Chicago, expanding its presence in one of the US fastest-growing logistics regions. The customer service centre and1,560 m² warehouse are in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, just minutes from O’Hare International Airport and train hubs in Chicago. In addition, the […]
FedEx Express retires 18 freighters as part of cost-cutting initiative
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: FedEx Express permanently retired 18 aircraft last quarter, part of cost cutting measures the company is taking as revenue for the unit dropped 13% last quarter, according to a June 20 earnings call. The company plans […]
Flooding cuts off N7 into Namibia
Severe flooding in the Northern Cape has cut off the N7, South Africa’s westernmost road into Namibia, including various other road closures, the SA National Road Agency (Sanral) has said in a statement. Sanral said it can confirm that the N7 section 8, approximately 10 km before Vioolsdrift (area known as Vyf Myl Poort) is […]
THE Alliance set to raise capacity on Asia-North Europe service
Capacity on THE Alliance’s FE3 Far East – North Europe loop is expected to increase, as Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) will take delivery of four more 24,000 TEU newbuildings in July and August. The four ships will replace vessels in the size range from 13,400 to 19,870 TEU, according to Alphaliner. THE Alliance’s […]
Considerations for Choosing a Freight Forwarder
When it comes to transnational shipping, chancing the right freight forwarder is pivotal. With so numerous options available, it can be grueling to determine which provider is the stylish fit for your business requirements. In this composition, we will explore the crucial considerations for choosing a freight forwarder that will help you streamline your logistics […]
DHL relocates Orlando, Florida, e-commerce facility to handle more volume
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. DHL eCommerce Solutions relocated its facility in Orlando, Florida, to a new 129,000-square-foot site, doubling its footprint in the city, DHL said in a June 22 press release. The $15.4 million investment is equipped with automation features such as […]
Drones part of tighter policing on SA’s coal line
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) stated on Wednesday that the new measure would be introduced due to the severe challenges faced by the export coal line, including locomotive issues, historical underinvestment in rail network infrastructure and significant theft and vandalism. “Nevertheless, TFR is determined to respond to these challenges and has undertaken decisive interventions,” a TFR […]
MSC and small players head Transpacific withdrawals
MSC and other opportunistic regional carriers have led the retreat in Transpacific capacity, according to Alphaliner’s latest report. As of this month, we have seen 514 ships of 4.86 million TEUs, down from 674 ships of 5.56 million TEUs in June 2022. Most of the withdrawn vessels were from MSC and other long-haul newcomers who […]
US Postal Service weathers ‘unprecedented decline’ in international volume
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The U.S. Postal Service is weathering “an unprecedented decline” in international volume despite a boom in the cross-border e-commerce market, the agency’s Office of Inspector General said in a May 15 white paper. Total USPS […]
