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October 2019

Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales Takes Office as Panama Canal Administrator

Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, Ph.D., an economist with more than 30 years' experience in the public and private sector, was sworn-in as the new administrator of the Panama Canal for a seven-year term at the helm of the waterway, shortly before the Canal celebrates its 20th year under Panamanian administration on December 31, 2019. “Just a few months short of the 20th anniversary of the transfer of the Canal to the Panamanian ... [+]

Port Manatee trade hub expands reach with four-city tour

Having just completed successful global business opportunity events in four Florida cities, the International Trade Hub at Port Manatee continues to expand its commerce-nurturing reach. “After two years of success in taking the trade center’s business promotional activities on the road, plans are already in the works for what will be ... [+]

Werner Enterprises Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, will host celebrations throughout the month of September at its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and at terminals nationwide in recognition of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. “Werner looks forward to National Truck Driver Appreciation Week every year as a time to join ... [+]

WFS sets ‘a new standard for handling pharmaceutical products’ with Copenhagen facility opening

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has set a new standard for the handling of pharmaceutical products in Copenhagen Airport with the official opening of its new state-of-the-art pharma facility, according to Morten T Mortensen, the airport’s Director of Airline Sales & Route Development. “With this significant expansion, WFS is playing an important ... [+]

CHAMP Cargosystems joins the Animal Transportation Association

CHAMP Cargosystems has joined the Animal Transportation Association (ATA). By taking up the ATA membership CHAMP Cargosystems wishes to exchange and develop a close collaboration with all the experts involved in animal transportation and work on next generation information systems together. CHAMP’s innovation team has been developing new animal transportation solutions ... [+]

China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair (CILF) 2019

China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair (CILF) is scheduled to take place from October 10th to 12th, 2019 in Shenzhen, China. CILF is the leading logistics and transport expo in Asia for logistics service, Supply Chain Management, port and shipping, transport, express, e-commerce, IT solutions, mobility, air cargo, material handling ... [+]

DHL Celebrates 50 Years; Takes a Stand for Climate Protection and Sustainability

DHL is Bryan Adams’ official logistics partner and will transport certain elements of the band’s equipment via air and road to more than 20 countries for the “Shine A Light” tour. The collaboration was inspired by the 50th anniversary of the logistics specialist, as founded on September 25, 1969 by ... [+]

Four TIACA Board Members Join New Sustainability Strategic Partnership Program

Four new Strategic Partners, including Brussels Airport, Flexport, Oman Aviation Services, and Turkish Airlines, have signed up to back The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)’s new Sustainability Program. They join CHAMP Cargo Systems, sponsors of TIACA’s inaugural Sustainability Award, which is a key part of the project. The Program, headed by Celine ... [+]

NFTC Statement on Limited U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) President Rufus Yerxa issued the following statement following the announcement by the Administration regarding the limited U.S.-Japan trade deal: “We are pleased to see that the U.S. and Japan have come to an agreement that demonstrates the leadership of both countries in high-standard digital trade rules ... [+]

Tel Aviv Joins Virgin Atlantic’s Growing Cargo Network

Virgin Atlantic’s first flight to Tel Aviv touched down at Ben Gurion International Airport yesterday with a full cargo payload as the airline continues to extend its international route network. The new daily Airbus A330-300 flights offer 20 tonnes of cargo capacity to and from London Heathrow as well as fast ... [+]

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