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March 2021

DB Schenker optimizes capacity with new BinPACKER

DB Schenker leverages its award-winning inhouse IT innovation to secure more efficiency and less empty space on all transport modes. With the new BinPACKER algorithm, DB Schenker logistics experts can now optimize the load-planning process to stack differently sized objects, making perfect use of limited space. Maximizing capacity utilization with BinPACKER’s unique 3D-intelligence ultimately reduces cost and emissions. BinPACKER has been developed by DB Schenker’s Global Data Strategy & ... [+]

Delta provides global reach in efforts to end pandemic

Delta is in a unique position to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine on a global scale thanks to its extensive global network, unmatched international airline partnerships and proven ability to safely and effectively transport COVID-19 vaccines. The global carrier is also using its unique Vaccine Watch to prioritize every shipment booked ... [+]

North America’s tallest cranes rise at the Port of Oakland

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Baltimore’s Tunnel Project Reaches Milestone

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) recently announced release of the federally approved Environmental Assessment for the project to reconstruct the CSX-owned, 126-year-old Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore to allow for double-stacked intermodal container trains to and from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. Double ... [+]

Lufthansa Cargo posts record earnings

Lufthansa Cargo achieved the best result in its 26-year history in the 2020 financial year. Revenue rose by 11% to 2.76 billion euros, while adjusted EBIT amounted to 772 million euros (previous year: 1 million euros). This corresponds to a margin of 28% (previous year: 0%). A total of 6.5 ... [+]

New Orleans Terminal LLC Sets Record

New Orleans Terminal has set a new record at PORT NOLA, Louisiana. In late February, the world-class marine terminal facility handled the highest container volume from a single vessel, the MSC ALICANTE. The 5500 TEU vessel is from MSC’s Transatlantic North Europe, NEUALT3 Service. New Orleans Terminal’s operations began at ... [+]

PhilaPort Breaks Ground on New Near-Dock Warehouse

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Seaboard Marine’s AS Savanna makes first call to Savannah’s Ocean Terminal

The Seaboard Marine vessel AS Savanna became the first dedicated container ship to call on the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal Wednesday. “We’re happy to welcome Seaboard Marine to inaugurate Ocean Terminal’s expanded container offerings,” said Georgia Ports Executive Director Griff Lynch. “This service plays an important role in the movement ... [+]

CMA CGM Air Cargo makes first flight March 8

The CMA CGM Group, announced that its new specialist air freight division CMA CGM Air Cargo is to begin operations starting March 8 with the first Airbus A330-200F cargo flight between Liege, Belgium and Chicago. It will be joined on March 16 by a second Airbus A330-200F that will ... [+]

CMA CGM to dedicate 6 new LNG-powered vessels to USA

Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group announced on February 25 that he would dedicate six liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered containerships to the U.S. market as part of the Group’s ongoing efforts to improve air quality and drive forward the energy transition of the shipping industry. ... [+]

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