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August 2017

Port of Long Beach Sees Busiest Month Ever

Surging cargo volume in July set a record for the best month in the Port of Long Beach’s 106-year history, surpassing the previous high mark set in August 2015 for the number of containers moved across its docks. With total volume of 720,312 TEUs in July, cargo traffic has increased for five consecutive months in Long Beach, and in six of the first seven months of 2017. Volume is up 6.4% ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Records Busiest July in History

July container volumes at the nation’s busiest port climbed by 16% compared to July 2016 volumes. 796,804 TEUs came through the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest July in the port’s 110-year history. Seven months into 2017, Port container volumes are 9.5% ahead of 2016, when the Port of Los Angeles ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles, GE Transportation Build on Early Success of Digital Pilot

Less than a year since launching a first-of-its kind digital solution to keep cargo flowing efficiently through America's largest container port, the Port of Los Angeles and GE Transportation are expanding the program to include all container terminals and shipping lines at the Port. Because of the pilot's success, the Port ... [+]

SC Ports 2017 Container Volume Up 13%

South Carolina Ports Authority announced calendar year-to-date container volume increases of 13% and the strongest July on record. Since the calendar year began, SCPA has handled 1.3 million TEU, compared to 1.14 million TEUs during the same period last year. The port moved 182,411 TEUs in July, breaking the previous record ... [+]

SM Line, Asia Pacific Carrier, Joins INTTRA Network

INTTRA, the ocean container shipping industry's largest neutral electronic transaction platform and information provider, and SM Line, one of the world's newest and fastest-growing container shipping providers, announced an agreement that will expand INTTRA's reach in Korea and globally, while offering SM Line an advanced network to create value for its customers. As a ... [+]

Hurricane Update: Restrictions Extended in IAH

Hurricane Harvey has dumped more than 20 inches of rain in some areas of Texas, and because the storm has stalled, as many as 50 inches of rain are expected in some areas. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is currently closed. The IAH Airport Authority advises that the airport is expected ... [+]

Super Storm Harvey Update

Port Houston: All Port Houston facilities remained closed on Wednesday, August 30th due to the weather impact across Houston. Port Houston officials continue to monitor weather conditions to determine when operations can safely resume. At this point no indications from the U.S. Coast Guard on when the Houston Ship Channel ... [+]

ABC’s Network, Products Strategy Boosts Volumes by 16% in 1st half of 2017

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has reinforced its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing freight carriers by reporting a 16% increase in volumes in the first half of 2017 to 335,000 tonnes, boosted by particularly strong demand across its Asia Pacific network. ABC also achieved a 13% rise in freight tonne-kilometres and ... [+]

Prime Distribution Services Logistics Improves Customer Service with HighJump Enterprise WMS

Prime Distribution Services, An Ascent Global Logistics Company, announced that it has finalized the implementation of cloud-based HighJump Enterprise Warehouse Management System (WMS) to support the future needs of its clients in an ever-changing retail environment. Prime Distribution Services supports companies within various industry verticals including consumer packaged goods, dry and ... [+]

Delta Named “Cargo Carrier of the Year”

For the second consecutive year, Delta Cargo has been awarded Cargo Airline of the Year at the Atlanta Cargo Awards. The annual award is based on the most tonnage handled at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Delta handled a total of 134,000 tons at Atlanta, making it the airport’s top carrier for 2016. ... [+]

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