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March 2018

Hamburg Süd optimal transportation chain from door-to-door

Intermodal transportation goes beyond the mere maritime transportation by developing an optimal door-to-door transportation chain and organizing the appropriate modes of transportation for this worldwide. So-called pre- and on-carriage will continue to be part of the specific services offered by Hamburg Süd in the future. Hamburg Süd disposes of a particularly efficient and unique network for door-to-door transportation in Central and South America, where Intermodal South America, the continent’s leading logistics ... [+]

Port of Baltimore Wins 9th Consecutive “Excellent” Coast Guard Security Assessment Award

For the ninth consecutive year, the public marine terminals at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore received a top rating of ‘excellent’ on a security assessment from the U.S. Coast Guard for 2017.   The Coast Guard conducts annual and thorough examinations of the Port’s six public marine terminals: Dundalk, ... [+]

1GSA adds another member to growing network

1GSA – the recently-launched independent GSA network – has appointed Goodman GLS Co. Limited as its exclusive member for Korea. The Goodman GLS GSSA business was launched in 2014, as part of a well-established group with diverse freight-related interests. It currently represents Westjet, Cubana, and the Leisure Cargo portfolio of 14 ... [+]

Atlas Air Worldwide Acquires 2 B777 Freighters for ACMI Service

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced on March 6 the acquisition of two Boeing 777 Freighters from LATAM Airlines. Both 777 aircraft will operate in ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) service for DHL Express through Atlas’ Southern Air subsidiary, with the first starting service this month and the second ... [+]

Delta Becomes 1st Major Carrier to Offer Real-Time Bluetooth Tracking on Container Shipments

With the introduction of new Bluetooth tracking technology, Delta will soon become the first U.S. passenger airline to provide, real-time tracking for unit load devices (ULDs). This move marks a new era for Delta Cargo and the more than 500 million kilograms of cargo it flies annually. The technology will replace ... [+]

Demand Sensing Solution for Retailers

APL Logistics Ltd has announced a joint development and marketing agreement with Boston, MA based ToolsGroup. The partnership aligns the two firms to bring a unified demand sensing, inventory optimization, and inbound logistics solution to the retail market. “Many of our retail customers have spent time and resources to provide ’fast ... [+]

Nexiot’s Digital Logistics Solution enables Smart Contracts

Nexiot, which pioneered the development of smart sensors for non-powered assets in the supply chain, has launched an integration with a Blockchain type Distributed Ledger as part of its Digital Logistics Platform. Nexiot’s self-sustaining sensors send messages every five minutes from assets such as rail wagons, shipping containers, and boxes, including ... [+]

American Airlines Cargo Named International Carrier of the Year by Airforwarders Association

American Airlines Cargo has been named the International Carrier of the Year by the Airforwarders Association (AfA), a trade group that represents the interests of U.S.-based air freight providers. The award was announced yesterday during the Air Cargo Conference in Austin, Texas. The International Carrier of the Year award is an ... [+]

NATA Unveils New Cybercrime Reporting Tool as Member Benefit

The American Trucking Associations has launched Fleet CyWatch, a new service for its motor carrier and council members to use for reporting cybercrimes affecting fleet operations. “As the industry responsible for delivering America’s food, fuel and other essentials, security is of paramount importance, particularly in an increasingly technologically connected world,” said ... [+]

DB Schenker steps up involvement in automotive logistics

DB Schenker plans to deploy innovative solutions to meet the rising expectations of customers in the automotive sector. This will see the logistics service provider focus on the latest developments in the car industry, such as 3D printing to manufacture replacement parts, in addition to continuing its provision of long-established ... [+]

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