August 2019
Port Manatee has been awarded $1,425,000 in federal funding to advance three projects to bolster security at the fast-growing Central-Southwest Florida Gulf Coast port.
“Port Manatee greatly appreciates federal support of our efforts to ensure safe, secure and efficient flows of dynamically increasing cargo volumes,” Vanessa Baugh, chairwoman of the Manatee County Port Authority, said today, following notification of the fiscal 2019 Port Security Grant Program award from the U.S. Department ...
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On January 1, 2020, the global maritime community will adopt new ambitious emission standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Aimed at reducing the industry’s carbon footprint, the transition from the current 3.5% sulphur cap on fuel content to 0.5% has begun to spur significant changes that disrupt “business ...
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Cargo Community System Japan Co. (CCSJ) is operating with its new cloud-based air cargo electronic distribution system powered by CHAMP Cargosystems. The platform, which includes IT infrastructure, delivers a full stack solution for cargo electronic data exchange. CCSJ has processed millions of digital transactions via the CHAMP-powered platform year-to-date.
CCSJ operates ...
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DB Schenker focuses on innovation and digitalization within HR in order to prepare its workforce for the future. Thomas Schulz, Chief Human Resources Office and Member of the Board of Management at DB Schenker, established the HR Strategy & Innovation function in the Silicon Valley three years ago, in order ...
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New system to enhance company’s operational excellence in terminal management and customer service
Wilmington, DE, July 26, 2019– GT USA Wilmington has announced the successful implementation of an Integrated Port Operating System (IPOS), to upgrade and optimize the IT system for the future development of the port.
The system was deployed over ...
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Blockchain-based logistics ShipChain and GTX, a global tech leader offering a suite of GPS and NFC tracking location-based services, today announced a new partnership for a new global NFC blockchain shipment tracking solution.
Under the agreement, ShipChain will use GTX’s temperature enabled NFC smart tags to track temperature-sensitive shipments. The tag ...
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The American Trucking Associations released the latest edition of its annual data compendium – ATA American Trucking Trends 2019 – which showed that the industry’s revenues jumped to $796.7 billion in 2018, up from $700.1 billion the previous year.
“2018 was a year of dynamic growth for the trucking industry,” said ...
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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced it will expand its operations in northern Kentucky to accommodate its growing workforce in the area.
Atlas’ plans include a commitment to a long-term lease in a new facility in Erlanger, Kentucky, near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), to support its growing global operations. ...
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DB Schenker, a leading, global integrated logistics provider, announced the launch of its connect 4.0 shipping portal allowing customers a more user-friendly interface for booking and managing shipments around the corner or the world. This new portal will go beyond DB Schenker’s current online platform – eSchenker, offering shippers the ...
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the Department will award $478 million in airport infrastructure grants to 232 airports in 43 states, including American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico. This is the fourth allotment of the total $3.18 billion in FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) in ...
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