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September 2015

Hans Infomatic’s Software Solution Connects to +90 Airlines Through WIN

India-based Hans Infomatic has teamed up with the Worldwide Information Network (WIN) to offer customers a streamlined e-Customs process. Hans Infomatic’s web-based ‘AMS’ application enables customers to access one streamlined process for e-Customs filing as well as electronic Air Waybills (e-AWBs), and e-manifests to over 90 airlines, using the WIN platform. Benefits also include full electronic tracking, with AWB information automatically loaded into the AMS system, so shipments no longer have to ... [+]

Rick Lee Joins SEKO Logistics as COO -USA

Hail to the Chief! Our congratulations to Rick Lee for joining SEKO Logistics as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer – USA. Based in Chicago, he oversees SEKO’s Client Solution Group (CSG), operations and procedures, logistics infrastructure and procurement. Commenting on his new role, Rick said: “I have the advantage of having ... [+]

DB Schenker and Hyundai Merchant Marine Go Green

DB Schenker Logistics and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) are committed to protecting the environment. As part of their effort, earlier this year the two signed a six-year strategic agreement on reducing CO2 emissions from ocean freight. In signing the commitment, the Seoul-based HMM has agreed to reduce the CO2 emissions of ... [+]

CEVA Launches Orion Mobility in Brazil

CEVA Logistics has launched Orion Mobility, an application that is part of Orion TMS (Transportation Management System). More than a tracking application, Orion Mobility will enhance the quality of CEVA’s services in the Brazilian Ground Transport market by improving TMS visibility of road trips and by providing real-time data to ... [+]

Tampa Pet Mover IDs International Corporate Officers

Air Animal Inc., an international pet mover based in Tampa, FL, announced new international leadership posts responding to double-digit revenue and business growth during the last three fiscal years. Walter Woolf, VMD, Air Animal's founder, continues leading the pet transportation service. Andrea Woolf Parker, accounts payable manager and former board president for the Southeastern Regional ... [+]

CMA CGM Continues to Show Strong and Profitable Growth

News coming from CMA CGM shows strong and profitable growth during Second Quarter 2015. Figures released August 31 showed that volumes carried during the second quarter increased by 6.2% year-on-year, to 3.3 million TEUs, compared to global market volume growth of between 1% and 2%. Average revenue per container carried decreased ... [+]

Port of Baltimore Receives Kudos from Maryland Governor Hogan

Praises to the Port of Baltimore! Governor Larry Hogan offers kudos to the port for moving more cargo from its public marine terminals than in any other time in its history. The port moved more than 9.7 million tons of general cargo and more than 808,000 20-foot containers in Fiscal Year ... [+]

CaroTrans Enhances Direct India-U.S. Import Service Network

NVOCC and ocean freight consolidator CaroTrans announced on August 31 a new, direct LCL import service from Nhava Sheva, India to Charleston, SC for expedited delivery to the U.S. South Atlantic and Gulf regions.  This weekly, all-water service has a 25 day transit and offers a convenient Friday cut-off date, ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd Showcases Reefer Expertise at ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA

Asia Fruit LOGISTICA is in full swing in Hong Kong this week (September 2-14), and Hapag-Lloyd is there with wings on presenting its full range of specialized services in reliably transporting fresh fruit and vegetables all over the world. The Hamburg-headquartered steamship line is attending the fair with its expert team ... [+]

ACI Releases 2014 Air Freight Results

Airports Council International (ACI) has released its latest edition of the World Airport Traffic Report. Here’s the scoop regarding air cargo during 2014: Worldwide airport cargo increased by 4.7% in 2014 to 102 million metric tonnes, with positive levels of growth across all six regions. Hong Kong (HKG) and Memphis (MEM) take ... [+]

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