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Gary G Burrows

Preventing US Supply Chain Disruptions

A bipartisan U.S. Senate bill would create a government-wide approach to monitoring, tracking and strengthening U.S. supply chains.The Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act, introduced by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation; and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), a senior committee member, would help anticipate and address future supply chain disruptions before they happen, identify opportunities to grow manufacturing capacity and jobs here at ... [+]

Swiss WorldCargo Expands Network to Toronto

Swiss WorldCargo, the cargo unit of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), has launched a new route between Zurich and Toronto, Canada, as part of expanding its long-haul network served by SWISS and Swiss WorldCargo.The addition of Toronto to its international network will support SWISS airfreight division's efforts to connect economies, ... [+]

Savage Names Roberts to Succeed Aubry

Savage, the supply chain infrastructure and solutions provider, said President and CEO Kirk Aubry will retire from the company on Dec. 31. Chief Operating Officer Jeff Roberts is being promoted to the additional role of president, effectively immediately, and he’ll take on the CEO role Jan. 1, 2025.Savage Chairman Don ... [+]

Monthly Imports to Top 2 Million TEUs

Monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation's major container ports should consistently be above 2 million 20-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, through this summer and into early fall, according to the Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates."We haven't seen numbers this high for this ... [+]

Maersk Raises 2024 Profit Projections

A.P. Moller – Maersk, or APMM, reported that its first quarter 2024 topline fell 13 percent year-over-year to US$12.4 billion, and EBIT slumped 92.4 percent to US$177 million.However, EBIT re-entered the positive territory (from an EBIT loss of US$537 million in the further quarter of 2023), achieving an EBIT profit ... [+]

Kuehne+Nagel Focuses on Cost Measures

Swiss logistics and freight forwarding provider Kuehne+Nagel’s first quarter earnings declined from the same period in 2023, though the company’s sea and air logistics showed slight improvement.First quarter net turnover was down 18 percent to US$6.06 billion, with an EBIT of US$414 million and earnings before minorities of US$306 million. ... [+]

Intermarine Launches Bulk Carrier Unit

Intermarine, part of the JSI Alliance with Jumbo and SAL, is expanding its portfolio to offer bulk shipping services under the new Intermarine Bulk Carriers brand.Intermarine is also expanding its fleet with two additional F300 vessels, bringing the new fleet to 30 units.The newly founded Intermarine Bulk Carriers will commercially ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd Sets Course with Strategy 2030

Hapag-Lloyd hasl unveiled its Strategy 2030, a comprehensive roadmap charting the course for the company's pursuit in quality leadership, sustainability, innovation, and operational efficiency in a rapidly evolving maritime industry.Over the past five years, the company has made significant progress in customer satisfaction, financial stability, and market expansion, particularly in ... [+]

FHWA Funds NOLA Air Quality Measures

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is funding US$7.1 million for port improvements in Louisiana under a new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or BIW, program created to improve air quality for truck drivers, port workers and families that live in communities surrounding ports.The Port of New Orleans will use ... [+]

FAA Awards $187 Million in Airport Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded another round of funding for 90 airport-related infrastructure grants, totaling US$186.7 million across 34 states.The projects are funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the US$25 billion total included in the law for ... [+]

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