Forwarders and hauliers have described CMA CGM’s introduction of a congestion surcharge at Liverpool port as a “naked money grab”, claiming port services are functioning normally.
The shipping line informed customers yesterday afternoon that, from 15 August, it would introduce …

Korean freight forwarder GLS has launched the country’s first online booking system for less-than-container load (LCL) cargo.
Consol Bus allows shippers to buy and sell container space and is modelled on reservation systems for bus seats.
GLS, an acronym for …

“We continued to move unprecedented volumes during the quarter, as ocean and air buy/sell rates remained elevated and volatile, capacity was extremely tight, and supply chain disruptions showed no signs of abatement.” – Jeff Musser, president and CEO of Expeditors …

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler, has acquired Paris-based R.A.HAND, extending its specialist handling services to freight forwarders in France.
Formed in 2010 and based at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, R.A.HAND works exclusively with French …

Following its formal complaint to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) last week, Pennsylvania home décor firm MCS Industries CEO Richard Master (above) has told The Loadstar why the company felt it had no choice, but to speak out.
Mr Master …

XPO Logistics chief Brad Jacobs was on Wall Street  yesterday to ring the bell signalling daily trading at the New York Stock Exchange, chosen for the ceremonial act as it signals the start of trading in GXO, XPO’s spun-off contract …

DHL Express has ordered 12 fully electric freighter aircraft from Seattle’s Eviation, set to deliver in 2024.
The aircraft type, named Alice, will be flown by a single pilot and will carry 1,200 kg (2,600 lb), with a maximum range …