It's back to work time all around the world as Summer 2025 ends.
     Last week EMO Trans Logistics held its Global Network Meeting in Hamburg, Germany.
     In addition to this dynamic global transportation resource getting down to business, there was also a pause in the days' occupation as EMO-TRANS GmbH celebrated 60 years of service.
     Established in 1965 in Stuttgart, Germany, EMO Trans has been on a path of continued expansion and success, seemingly for every minute of the past six decades.
     In 2025 EMO Trans with its advances in hands on personal and corporate service is a global logistics leader of the 21st century. The company in 2025 is 100 EMO offices in 25 countries and 250+ network offices in 120 countries covering 6 continents.
     EMO Trans ensures delivering, as the company declares “exceptional logistics services to customers large and small”.
     “We are a multi-national privately owned company, deeply invested in understanding and internalizing the needs and goals of our customers.
     “Our goal is to forge partnerships, ensuring that we are able to facilitate the most efficient, effective supply chain solutions possible.
     “Global Logistics is what we love doing.
     “Some of our customers have been with us for decades, they have stayed because they recognize that beyond rate tariffs and automated processes, the relationships we build add value.”
     You don't have to look very hard or far to understand why EMO Trans has reached its celebration of 60 years, while gaining a global reputation for first class service up and down the line.
     It's the people.
     And it says so right on the company website.
     “Success by Performance is both a motto and a method.
     “Constant investment and focus on customer needs has brought us to where we are today and will continue to carry us into the future.
     “Teamwork is key. By trusting our employees and encouraging collaboration, we give them the tools and resources they need for success.
     “Our people tend to stick around longer because of our positive culture. We appreciate the loyalty of our employees and believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect.
     “We are fiscally responsible and believe that financial stability is the right of our customers and employees. Your cargo and their jobs will never be at risk due to bad financial planning or reckless decisions.
     “EMO Trans at 60 with deep thanks to all our business partners and team members continues in 2025 as a family-owned business.
     “Our promise as we grow is to continue to work hard keeping the same family values and ethics that tell everyone that we never forget how important you are.”
Geoffrey Arend   

  The Intermodal Association of North America is readying its big Annual Intermodal Expo slated to take place at The Long Beach Convention Center September 15-17.
  Intermodal EXPO is a significant event for the intermodal supply chain, bringing together professionals from various sectors, including rail, road, and sea.
  IANA based in Calverton, Maryland was founded in 1958 and today 1,000 members strong represents the combined interests of the global intermodal freight transportation industry.
  As IANA approaches 70 years of service promoting intermodal freight transportation through innovation, Anne Reinke is just completing her very first year as President and CEO of a diverse and influential organization that Joni Casey had led for 27 years before retirement.
  “IANA is the face and voice of the intermodal Industry today,” she declared adding:
  “Intermodal EXPO 2025 is the only exhibition bringing together the entire intermodal freight supply chain.”
  “Plan to join more than 2,000 professionals and 400 exhibitors for this year’s event.”
  No doubt this major transportation organization has struck gold for a second time landing an industry building female at its helm during this most important time in history.
  True to its mission statement, IANA aims to promote the growth of efficient intermodal freight transportation by fostering innovation, education, and dialogue among its members and the broader industry by also supporting the next generation of logisticians.
  Outstanding at Intermodal EXPO is an outreach to future logisticians event titled The Academic Challenge – Annual Student Competition.
  “Since 2011, the Student Competition at EXPO has allowed undergraduate students from IANA’s Scholarship Award Schools to apply their logistics and transportation studies to real-world intermodal issues and showcase their understanding of global and domestic intermodal supply chains.
  The first three competitions consisted of student research paper presentations on a prompted intermodal topic before a panel of industry judges. Subsequent competitions have consisted of student teams presenting recommendations on a specific intermodal industry business case.”   
  Looking over the roster of exhibitors attending the Long Beach Intermodal Expo we note PayCargo will be front and center exhibiting at IANA Intermodal Expo on September 15th!
  Team PayCargo will include from (clockwise) Dennis Monts, Timothy Walton, Christian Schwartz and Jonathan Giffen.
  “Our team is looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, exploring the future of intermodal freight, and sharing how PayCargo is helping companies move cargo faster and smarter through secure, digital payments.
  “PayCargo has a vast network of over 5,000 logistics vendors, including major ocean carriers and terminals.
  “Our platform utilizes advanced technology to streamline the payment process, ensuring that transactions are secure and compliant with industry regulations.
  “PayCargo integrates with existing logistics systems, minimizing disruptions and enabling smooth adoption.
  “By leveraging PayCargo's technology, businesses can significantly reduce processing costs and improve cash flow management.
  “Our platform's innovative approach to cargo payment systems sets a new standard for speed, security, and simplicity in financial transactions within the supply chain.
  “PayCargo 2025 is the fastest, most reliable way to pay.”
More: www.paycargo.com

  “Some events spark ideas. Others spark action.
  “At our WhereNext Chicago September 11th, we are aiming for both.”
  Sage words from Kuehne+Nagel’s CEO & President USA Marcus Bennett, as the erstwhile executive invited colleagues to an all-day preview K+N branded Where Next Chicago that showcased the latest and greatest from the forwarder.
  The event also included some hours spent getting down to business of sharing and mining some big ideas ahead in Healhcare Logistics.
  Right now as Summer 2025 fades like the full Blood Moon earlier this week, the ramped-up season of Industry trade shows is off to the races in full force.
  This event from K+H proved that sometimes most important meetings are being conducted right under your nose.
  “First our event showcased our major investment, state of the art, GxP-compliant cool chamber building to explore the next big moves in Healthcare Logistics.
  “From navigating regulatory shifts to advancing cold chain innovation, the conversations that happened here will help shape the future of resilient supply chains. 
  “We looked forward to engaging sessions with our customers, industry experts and colleagues.
  “Was honored to open the day with a 9/11 remembrance, then setting the tone for an exciting day and closing the day with reflections on what we’ve learned—and where we’ll go next.”
  With a tip of the hat to the people at K+N & organizations like Brandon Fried’s Airforwarders Association that support local activities from Frankfurt to Timbuktu, to Chicago USA, their brilliance reminds us that often knowledge and success lies, right under our eyes:
  Back in our own backyard!
Geoffrey Arend