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January 2019

Atlas Worldwide announces expanding 747-400F service for Nippon Cargo Airlines

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. recently announced that its Atlas Air, Inc. unit has expanded its strategic agreement with Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) to add three NCA-owned Boeing 747-400 Freighters to the existing operation, bringing the total number of 747-400Fs operated on behalf of NCA to five. The incremental aircraft will be operated on key routes across the fast-growing transpacific market, and are scheduled to enter service in April, July and ... [+]

CMA CGM dedicates 1st vessel to renewed French West Indies fleet

With a capacity of 3,500 TEUs and a length of 219 meters, the CMA CGM FORT DE FRANCE stands out by its draft which is adapted to the West Indies ports. It is also equipped with a large number of plugs for reefers that allow the transport in optimal conditions of ... [+]

Connect 4.0: DB Schenker makes logistics easier than ever before

Whether by land, air, and water, the new connect 4.0 platform from DB Schenker allows customers to dispatch freight consignments quickly and conveniently online – starting now. DB Schenker has specifically developed this new offering to combine all of its transport activities on a single platform. At the click of ... [+]

dnata continues to be recognized for achieving highest safety standards

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to be recognized for achieving the highest safety standards. The company has renewed its IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the Philippines, and obtained ISAGO Station Accreditations at Manila Ninoy ... [+]

Maximilian Rothkopf appointed to Executive Board of Hapag-Lloyd

The Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG has appointed Maximilian Rothkopf to its Executive Board effective May 1, 2019. On 1 July, he will become the new COO, replacing Anthony J. Firmin, who will retire on June 30. Maximilian Rothkopf, who holds a master's degree as well as a doctorate in business ... [+]

World Container Index

The World Container Index assessed by Drewry, a composite of container freight rates on 8 major routes to/from the US, Europe and Asia is down 5.7% to $1,689.95 per 40ft container (updated Thursday, 10 January 2019).   Two-year spot freight rate trend for the World Container Index: [+]

China’s Lianyungang Guanyun Port Open for Business

Lianyungang Guanyun port, along with the along with the port areas of Lianyungang Ganyu and Lianyungang Xuwei, is now open for business. The Guanyun Harbor Industry Zone has been working closely with the Lianyugang Port Group to development the port for both sea and river activity.  The port offers two ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo reaches new milestones in 2018

Last year was a banner year for Emirates SkyCargo. In 2018, the freight division of Emirates flew close to 2.6 million tonnes of cargo across six continents. From fruits and vegetables to space satellites, from pharmaceuticals to domestic pets, the air cargo carrier transported goods that have had a direct ... [+]

Experts Offer Ocean Carrier Alliance Insights during 2019 JAXPORT Conference

JAXPORT has announced the list of speakers for the Update on Ocean Carrier Alliances panel at the 2019 Logistics & Intermodal Conference scheduled for April 29 –May 1 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. • Dave Arsenault – Chief Strategy Officer, Direct Chassis Link ... [+]

SEKO Logistics invests in Ireland

SEKO Logistics’ core market investment strategy now includes the opening of its own operation in Ireland to serve multinational customers prospering in one of Europe’s fastest growing economies. According to the European Commission’s Interim Economic Forecast, Ireland is likely to have recorded the highest GDP growth in the EU in 2018, ... [+]

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