Monthly Archives: July 2021
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Poor harvests and shipping issues drive up wine prices
Wine prices are up more than 10% from last summer as poor harvests and global shipping problems choke off supply even as global demand increases. The ... -
Navy accuses Bonhomme Richard Sailor in devastating 2020 amphibious assault ship fire
Federal firefighters assess damage in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) July 15, 2020. U.S. Navy Photo The Navy has ... -
ATSG Appoints Trisha Frank as Vice President of Government Programs | Company
WILMINGTON, Ohio – (BUSINESS WIRE) – July 29, 2021– Air Transport Services Group, Inc., (Nasdaq: ATSG) today announced the appointment of Trisha Frank as Vice President ... -
Puerto Rican truckers go on strike as Governor Pierluisi says rumors of 35% freight rate hike are “absurd”
Last Wednesday, July 21, Puerto Rico’s largest truckers union went on strike demanding an increase in freight rates so that drivers receive a higher increase. The ... -
The pig farmer and the bomb |
Seven years ago, in the community of St Margaret’s on the south coast of Moruga, a pig farmer spotted a piece of metal sticking out of ... -
Air Canada Sets Second Quarter Cargo Revenue Record
Hindered by strict government border restrictions, Air Canada disappointed investors with a loss of US $ 918.3 million in the second quarter, but the freight division ... -
India to see higher wages as companies look past the coup of Covid, Auto News, ET Auto
Paychecks could rise by around 8% in the fiscal year beginning in April 2022, especially if authorities avoid a third wave of the virus, according to ... -
Farmers can’t find a way to ship their goods amid traffic jams: NPR
A farmer holds soybeans from her Nebraska farm in 2019. Today, farmers are struggling to find containers that can ship their produce to Asia. Johannes Eisele ... -
Freight jumped 11% in June to a record high
Full freight volumes hit new highs in June and spot and contract rates remained in record territory as surging retail imports and high-tech shipments fueled demand ... -
Unilever Warns Prices Will Rise Due To Soaring Raw Material Costs | Unilever
Consumer goods giant Unilever has warned that the price of its toiletries, cleaning supplies and dressings will rise in the coming months as it grapples with ... -
Discovery of insects forces Seychelles to close airport cargo; the analysis shows no danger
Bush crickets are not considered a danger to Seychelles, but authorities have closed the cargo area for testing. (Salifa Karapetyan, Seychelles News Agency) Photo license (Seychelles ... -
Discovery of “spectacular” wrecks in Italy sparks potential for underwater tourism
Lampedusa Island, Italy getty Future visitors to southern Italy may soon find themselves adding underwater exploration to their vacation itineraries. The recent discovery of around 40 ... -
Landstar Second Quarter Profits and Revenue (LSTR) Beat and Increase YoY – July 22, 2021
Landstar System‘s (LSTR Quick QuoteLSTR – Free Report) second quarter 2021 earnings of $ 2.40 per share topped Zacks’ consensus estimate of $ 2.34. The bottom ... -
Menzies Aviation wins contract with WestJet to support airline start-up in Amsterdam
July 21, 2021, EDINBURGH: Menzies Aviation, a global aviation logistics specialist, secured ground services contract with WestJet as Canadian airline begins flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ... -
TakeOff Cargo: freight forwarder charter operations should continue
Image: Steve Polmans, President, TIACA. Live at TakeOff Cargo Freight forwarder charter operations are expected to continue to major airport hubs as part of efforts to ... -
Mattina’s Covid-19 positive crew members taken to hospital
Kavinda Herath / Tips The container ship Mattina is held up at the southern port of Bluff after nine of its 21 crew members tested positive ... -
Chipotle says beef increase and freight costs will weigh on menu price hikes
Customers order at a Chipotle restaurant as pre-Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping accelerates at King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States, November 22, ... -
Kuehne + Nagel hits second quarter home run amid supply chain uncertainty
Kuehne + Nagel, the world’s second-largest logistics provider, said on Tuesday that a huge increase in air and ocean shipments had propelled profits to new highs ... -
MAIB publishes investigation report into ‘catastrophic’ explosion at Stolt Greenland in Korea
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released its 2019 Explosion and Fire Investigation Report aboard the chemical tanker Stolt Greenland in Ulsan, South Korea. Images ... -
Italy considers underwater tourism after 40 wrecks discovered
Ships sunk in the Strait of Sicily have potential for underwater tourism. About 40 shipwrecks dating from World War II have been discovered off Lampedusa, the ... -
US housing starts rise, building permits drop to eight-month low
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. home construction rose more than expected in June, but permits for future home construction fell to their lowest level in eight months, ... -
EDRAY receives $ 7 million to improve port logistics thanks to flow stacking
EDRAY, a billing platform, seeks to revolutionize the way technology executes port logistics. The company said on Tuesday that it is looking to accelerate its growth ... -
Qatar Airways Cargo deploys WebCargo by Freightos in the United States
Airlines policy: If you want to make any changes to your plane tickets, you have to pay for Etihad airways ch … rajadhani: Thank you for ... -
Obituary: Gérard (Rod) L. Nelson
Gérard (Rod) L. Nelson Gerard (Rod) L. Nelson 1925 – 2021 VIRGINIA – Commander US Navy (Ret.) Gerard (Rod) L. Nelson, 96, has successfully completed his ... -
BNSF restricts flow of containers from LA and Long Beach to Chicago
A BNSF intermodal train bound for Chicago passes through a construction zone in Hinsdale, Ill. On June 13, 2021. The BNSF is now limiting intermodal traffic ... -
Delivery apps DoorDash and Grubhub sue San Francisco for ongoing fee cap
In June, San Francisco had the distinction of being the first city in the country to impose a permanent cap on delivery costs. Many cities have ... -
The business class company La Compagnie embarks on air freight
The business class airline The Company has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as cargo manager for its entry into the air cargo market. The airline has ... -
How long can a credit card debit be on hold?
You may have seen a charge to your credit card account that says âpendingâ and wondered how long it will be on your account. What if ... -
Ship recycling prices climb $ 600 per tonne
Pakistani buyers are still lagging behind but may have to rethink their strategy if they are to secure tonnage in the coming months, according to GMS, ... -
Galveston Wharves Completes $ 2 Million Infrastructure Project
Galveston Wharves, located at the gateway to Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel, has completed a $ 2 million infrastructure upgrade project at its West ... -
Global Air Cargo Software Market Report Outlook, Growth, Future Prospects and Forecast 2021-2026
The latest research report on Air Cargo Software Market guides the reader through all the crucial aspects that impact the trajectory of the industry and helps ... -
Soaring lumber and materials costs disrupt home construction in Savannah
Homebuyers who have been waiting for years to build their dream home have to put their projects on hold even longer, not because of financing or ... -
High shipping costs weigh on the economy
It cost John Logue about $ 6,600 to ship a container of hazardous chemicals from Shanghai to Chicago. Now the CEO of the Royale Group is ... -
Abandoned ship found in Ireland, Tik Tok video shows fascinating interior
Abandoned ships have been discovered in many places in the past, however, it still remains a mystery to people how ships are destroyed or abandoned in ... -
Officers checking potentially dangerous goods
LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – The Laredo Police Department is attacking tractor-trailers that leave their cargo behind in undisclosed locations. They could be seen on Friday morning ... -
DoorDash and Grubhub sue San Francisco over permanent delivery cap
San Francisco’s permanent cap on third-party delivery charges, the country’s first, is heading to the courts. DoorDash and Grubhub sued the city of San Francisco on ... -
Air cargo company that ditched plane off Hawaii coast is grounded
A freight airline whose plane landed in the ocean off Hawaii has been grounded after investigators examined the company’s safety practices before the crash. The Federal ... -
Escambia commission examines mobility fees to fund roads and firefighters
Escambia County Commissioners will take a closer look at the possibility of creating a mobility fee later this year after hearing a proposed concept at a ... -
Major Drivers of Port and Terminal Operations Market Size, Share, Growth, Sales Revenue and Analysis Research Report by 2027 – 2 × 6 Sports
The latest study from Market Expertz titled ‘Global Ports and Terminal Operations Market’ sheds light on crucial aspects of the Global Ports and Terminal Operations Market. ... -
Travero Prepares To Open Cedar Rapids Logistics Park For Future Growth
Bill Oberfoell, General Manager of Cedar Rapids Logistics Park, shows the interior dock levelers at Travero Cedar Rapids Logistics Park in Fairfax on Monday, July 12, ... -
Iranian naval power emerging rapidly
By Raza Khan In 17th century Iran, when the Safavids built a modern naval force based on European navy technology. The Portuguese intruders in the Persian ... -
After Impact Fee Reductions, Horry County Seeks Ways To Fund Stormwater And Transportation Repairs | Myrtle Beach Policy
CONWAY – Impact charges have been a conversation in Horry County for years, and now the conversation is over, sort of. Residents are concerned about two ... -
Comparison between the 2021 Mazda CX-9 and the 2021 Honda Pilot
Are you looking for a stylish 3-row SUV? Look no further than the 2021 Mazda CX-9 or the 2021 Honda Pilot. Here’s how they stack up. ... -
Air Europa extends its WFS freight contracts in Spain
The Spanish airline Air Europa has extended its cargo handling contacts with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Madrid and Barcelona. The renewed contracts extend the partnership ... -
DVIDS – News – NCAGS exercise promotes global partnerships and maritime security
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 12, 2021) – US Fleet Forces Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping-Chicago, conducted a training exercise aboard the Great Lakes Naval Base ... -
2021 Kia Sorento SX Prestige X-Line Test Drive
In its entire existence, from the body-on-chassis SUV to the unibody crossover, the Kia Sorento hasn’t had as many goals as in the all-new 2021 model. ... -
Caps on international arrivals threaten price hikes and stock delays for Australian consumers for Christmas
Buyers should expect delays and significant price increases for imported goods before the Christmas peak period, as new international arrival caps impact on airlines carrying freight ... -
South China Sea must not become a “hunting ground” for American geopolitical interests: FM
Photo by Zhao Lijian: VCG China’s Foreign Ministry has criticized the United States for deliberately stoking disputes over territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South ... -
Why shipowners are worried about an overhaul of the European carbon market
The container ship Maersk Murcia is docked at a terminal in the port of Gothenburg, a busy shipping hub on the west coast of Sweden, as ... -
Shanghai aims for fame as a maritime transport hub
The Shanghai municipal government has set a goal of making the city a world-class international shipping hub during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25). Officials said ... -
“Air rage” and rusty pilots among the dangers of Covid-19 flight
The brutal shutdown imposed on the aviation industry by the Covid-19 crisis has hit the sector hard. In April 2020, two-thirds of the world’s commercial aviation ... -
Empty shipping containers pile up despite global shortage and ‘ghost ship’ races
Maritime chaos intensifies with empty shipping containers piling up in depots and “ghost ships” being dispatched to retrieve them. The world’s fourth largest container shipping company, ... -
Here’s what drivers need to know about highway construction in Akron
While daily commuters may be frustrated with backups as they attempt to drive through downtown Akron, local trucking companies thank the state for handling another long-term ... -
Freight per container rates hit new highs, up 500% for Asia-US and Asia-EU since early 2020. Worse yet to come
âIt turns out it’s a lot easier to create demand than it is to match supplyâ: Jerome Powell By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. Amid continued ... -
Exclusive: Anchorage sees passenger opportunities as a connecting hub
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) does not usually come to mind when thinking of a connecting hub. Despite being a lifeline in connecting Alaska’s small ... -
The drifting cruise industry in a post-COVID-19 world – Analysis – Eurasia Review
By Catherine Robinson * The early attention during the COVID-19 outbreak on cruise ships as âpetri dishesâ of infection has been overshadowed by the enormous economic ... -
Comparison between the 2021 Honda Pilot and the 2021 Toyota Highlander
Need to carry eight passengers and tow 5,000 pounds? The 2021 Honda Pilot or the 2021 Toyota Highlander will meet your needs. Here is how they ... -
Most sensitive cargoes delivered without any problems in past 15 months, experts say
For air cargo terminals, managing Covid-19 vaccines has been a major challenge over the past 15 months. However, the “most sensitive” cargo was handled with precision ... -
A new innovation from GTT: a more environmentally friendly “Ballast Water Free” LNG Bunker & Feeder concept – Approval in principle (AiP) from CCS and DNV –
Press release A new innovation from GTT: a Bunker & Feeder LNG vessel concept “Without ballast water” more respectful of the environment – Approval in principle ... -
Biden targets competition between rail and shipping -source
Shipping containers lie on downtown railroad tracks as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Los Angeles, California, United States, April 7, 2020. REUTERS / ... -
HHLA TK Estonia container cranes have arrived in Muuga port
The port of Tallinn reported that two large container cranes arrived at HHLA TK Estonia’s terminal in the port of Muuga on Wednesday morning. After commissioning, ... -
IATA: May air freight is 9.4% higher than pre-COVID levels
The pace of growth slowed slightly in May compared to April, which saw demand rise 11.3% from pre-COVID-19 levels. Global demand, measured in freight tonne-kilometers (CTK), ... -
BigCommerce Teams with Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment to Help Merchants Fulfill Orders Faster
With Amazon’s new Multi-Channel Fulfillment app, BigCommerce merchants selling on or off Amazon can now more easily fulfill orders with various delivery speed options, including one-day ... -
GUTA dissatisfied with transport costs in ports
President of GUTA, Dr Joseph Obeng The Ghana Traders Union expressed concern about the high freight charges at ports. According to the country’s largest trade organization, ... -
Nigeria lacks a coherent strategy to manage freight – How to get there
Nigeria’s transportation network is largely in a state of disrepair due to inadequate investments over decades, economic and population growth, and ineffective policies and plans. For ... -
Elsa is now expected to reach hurricane strength before making landfall in Florida
Tropical Storm Elsa 4 p.m. update Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto TAMPA, Florida – Tropical Storm Elsa is heading north along Florida’s west coast – strengthening as ... -
Growth and Jobs | Choose Navigation As Your Career – Newman | New
Young people are encouraged to enter the seafaring profession as the world pays greater attention to essential services provided by seafarers and women seafarers during the ... -
Samsung Electronics second quarter profit expected to grow 38% on high chip prices
People wear masks outside a Samsung store in a main shopping area as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus in downtown ... -
SC Ports Prepare for Higher Imports and Cargo Volumes | Business
South Carolina Ports is preparing for fiscal 2022 with improved infrastructure and the ability to handle increased retail imports and freight volumes. SC Ports continued to ... -
Pharma.Aero welcomes Qatar Cargo among its new members
Qatar Airways Cargo has joined Pharma.Aero as a full member and supplier of temperature-controlled packaging solutions Emball’ISO as a strategic partner. The organization said it has ... -
India to maintain warships in Gulf area to aid merchant ships | India News
NEW DELHI: India will continue to maintain a naval presence in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, with the aim of protecting Indian-flagged merchant ships ... -
3 catalysts that could increase PayPal’s stock
TThe acceleration of the transition to digital transactions over the past year has been a boon for PayPal funds (NASDAQ: PYPL). Its value more than doubled ... -
The 2021 Subaru Ascent adds sophistication to its attributes
Frank A. Aukofer When the Subaru Ascent crossover SUV debuted as a 2019 model, the conclusion here was that it was among the most family-friendly vehicles ... -
Anchorage Airport has seen an increase in freight in 2020 – will this stay?
Anchorage experienced a decline in passenger transport in 2020. However, one point that has shone for the airport, and which helps give it a place in ... -
threatens Cuba and Barbados and heads for Miami
(Photo: RAMMB / NOAA / GOES-16) Tropical Storm Elsa transformed into a hurricane, located about 30 kilometers west-southwest of Barbados, with winds of up to 120 ... -
Port strategy | Acquisition of DP Monde
DP World acquired 100% of syncreon for $ 1.2 billion. Photo: DP World DP World has acquired a US-based supply chain solutions provider. 100% of syncreon ... -
Boeing 737 cargo plane makes emergency landing on water off Hawaii
July 2 (Reuters) – A decades-old Boeing Co (BA.N) 737-200 cargo plane with two people on board made an overnight emergency landing in the Pacific Ocean ... -
Rising freight, global shocks affect local food prices
New Ryan hamilton-davis 6 hours ago Rajiv Diptee, President of the Association of Supermarkets. Photo by Roger Jacob Supermarkets Association president Rajiv Diptee and Massy Stores ... -
Chief Obosu Mohammed: The cabotage regime; Courses for Ghana?
The dictionary of black law defines cabotage as cabotage which refers to trade and commerce along the coast. It simply refers to the transport of goods ... -
How the restaurant delivery industry is sustaining itself thanks to the return of in-person meals
OAKLAND, Calif .– Last fall, as the weather cooled and coronavirus cases began to increase, May Seto, owner of Grand Lake Kitchen in Oakland, refurbished a ... -
Turkish Cargo continues the fight against the pandemic
Turkish Cargo continues to fly uninterrupted and contributes to the fight against the pandemic for the return to better days. Managing to grow under the leadership ... -
New ore transporter tests air lubrication system to reduce drag
Illustration courtesy of Silverstream Posted on Jul 1, 2021 4:33 PM by The maritime executive Bubble lubrication startup Silverstream Technologies announced Thursday that it has completed ... -
Arbitrary and illegal shipping charges frustrating port affairs – Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders, GUTA
Some stakeholders in the import and export industry have described the skyrocketing arbitrary shipping charges in Ghana as a state of emergency. Without mince words, members ... -
Chittagong Port Container Handling Reaches Record in FY21
Among the containers handled, imported goods amounted to about 1.66 million TEUs and the remaining 1.44 million TEUs were export products. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the ... -
Aero Africa opens a regional office in Casablanca
July 01, 2021: Aero Africa has opened a new regional office in Casablanca, Morocco. The new office will look after the group’s interests in the region, ...