December 2016

Ship Alliance Backtracks on Hyundai Merchant Marine Membership

BY Dow Jones & Company, Inc. The world's largest container-shipping alliance has decided not to allow Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. to join amid customer backlash, people involved in the discussions said, dealing a blow to the troubled South Korean shipping concern. Hyundai Merchant wasn't immediately available for comment. In a November note to clients, Maersk Line said that rather than Hyundai Merchant becoming a 2M alliance member, the parties are looking "at other ... [+]

TIACA lobbies TSA on use of canines

TIACA has submitted fresh comments to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in support of increased use of canine screenings for air cargo security. The move comes after the TSA issued a Request for Information (RFI) from industry on potential use of third-party canines to screen air cargo. “TIACA strongly supports ... [+]

Vladimir Zubkov appointed new TIACA Secretary General

Zubkoy has more than 40 years experience in the air transport industry, including senior roles with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and, most recently, as Vice President of the Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies. He has been a member of the TIACA Board since 2011 and is the Chairman of the ... [+]