Author: Cynthia D. Caldwell
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Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach once again delay freight charges – Daily News
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Friday, June 24, again delayed implementing a fee on shipping carriers whose import containers persist at marine ... -
US port safeguards extend to freight rail supply chains
The port bottlenecks that have tied up U.S. supply chains are spreading from the docks to the nation’s freight rail networks, driving up costs and adding ... -
New cranes for Scottish container terminal with £17m boost
A west-facing Scottish cargo port is set to benefit from a major boost in productivity, with operator Peel Ports announcing an order for two new cranes. ... -
$8 million approved for third air cargo facility
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Chicago Rockford International Airport bolsters its air cargo reputation Thursday with a new facility. As international cargo takes off across the country, ... -
China’s first 24,000 TEU container ship delivered to Evergreen
Ever Alot is the first 24,000 TEU container ship built in China (Chinese state media) Posted on June 22, 2022 10:04 PM by ... -
Laura Behrens Wu builds Shippo to make e-commerce shipping easier
The nearly $5 trillion global e-commerce market offers many opportunities for tools and services that ease the often-complicated multi-carrier shipping process, including the creation of shipping ... -
Ambitious bid for Clyde Green Freeport presented by public-private partners
AN AMBITIOUS proposal to create up to 30,000 new jobs, attract £2.5 billion in capital investment and transform nearly 600 hectares of vacant and derelict land ... -
Hactl wins the World Air Cargo Awards again
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo carrier – has again been named “Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year” ... -
Scammers use fake parcel delivery texts, emails in latest trick to get your credit card information
Thanks to package thieves, getting an alert about a package delivery is useful, but scammers also take advantage of it. An ABC11 viewer sent us a ... -
The work of the Kabaale International Airport will be completed in nine months
Kabaale International Airport under construction, located approximately 200 km from Entebbe International Airport by air and 33 km by road from the city of Hoima in ... -
Turkish Airlines eyes IPOs and joint ventures for cargo and regional units
A Boeing 777F cargo plane of Turkish Cargo, a brand of Turkish Airlines (THY), is pictured at the Eurasia airshow in the Mediterranean resort of Antalya, ... -
Man shot dead in Duluth Bar
Duluth, MN (KROC AM News) — There was a wild scene early Saturday in Duluth’s downtown entertainment district. And it happened during one of the most ... -
Global port congestion, high shipping rates to last through 2023: executives
SINGAPORE — Global port congestion is expected to continue at least until early 2023 and keep spot freight rates high, logistics officials said on Wednesday, urging ... -
The Jeep Grand Cherokee challenges the Kia Telluride
Can you believe the Kia Telluride just lost some of its crown to the Jeep Grand Cherokee? That’s a pretty big surprise as the rivals have ... -
Air Cargo Security Market Outlook 2022 and Forecast to 2029
Los Angeles, USA,-The recently published report by Verified Market Reports titled Global Air Cargo Security Market Report 2022 is designed in such a way as to ... -
Norwegian study draws new conclusions on reducing emissions
The analysis, titled Energy Transition in Shipping – Facts and Timeline, therefore concludes that most ships in major shipping markets need to adopt operational and technical ... -
Lloyd’s Register finds ‘significant’ efficiency benefits for Newcastlemax bulk carrier design with rotor sails
Lloyd’s Register has given approval (in principle) for a newcastlemax bulk carrier fitted with Anemoi Rotor Sails which will help “significantly improve” the efficiency and reduce ... -
Qatar Airways Makes Full Year Profit on Rise in Cargo Volumes and Passenger Traffic
Qatar Airways posted a full-year profit in its last financial year thanks to higher cargo volumes and an increase in passenger traffic, stemming losses that began ... -
Greatest Battles in American History – 24/7 Wall St.
The United States has been embroiled in a constant war since the attacks of September 11, 2001. The country’s longest war in its history only ended ... -
The State Transportation Commission wants your input on toll rate reduction options for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Tacoma Narrows Bridge, SR 99 Tunnel Toll Rate Increase You will pay 25 cents more to cross the Narrows Bridge and it will be a 15% ... -
US House passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, and Biden set to sign it
Following its passage by the US Senate in late March, the US House of Representatives followed suit last night, passing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) ... -
GCL and SAL Saudi Logistics services enter into an exclusive partnership
Los Angeles, California, USA: Global Critical Logistics (GCL) has signed an exclusive business partnership agreement with SAL Saudi Logistics Services, the leader in integrated logistics services ... -
Biden and ESG community demand supply cuts to meet growing demand for crude oil products – OpEd – Eurasia Review
The divestiture of the crude oil supply that provides products and fuels for ever-increasing consumer demand, guarantees shortages and inflation upon society. LIFE WITHOUT OIL IS ... -
ocean freight rate: Ocean freight rate down 15%; Better container availability
Container availability has improved and ocean freight rates have fallen by up to 15%, exporters said. Still, growth in export volume in the current fiscal year ... -
Common sense and international solidarity prevail: Auckland ports abandon failed automation drive
Monday, June 13, 2022, 6:06 a.m.Press release: International Transport Workers’ Federation New Zealand’s largest port would have saved $65 million if workers had listened to the ... -
DXB North Runway rehabilitation is on track for completion in June 2022
Dubai International’s (DXB) North Runway rehabilitation program passed its midpoint on schedule, paving the way for the runway to reopen on June 22, operator Dubai Airports ... -
Trudy Rubin: Putin’s New War Crime: Starving the World’s Poor by Blocking Ukraine’s Grain Exports
You might think you’ve seen all the horrors of Russia’s Ukraine war crimes kit (except weapons of mass destruction). You didn’t. Moscow blocks (or destroys) Ukrainian ... -
Faced with record inflation, Biden berates Exxon and oil companies for profits
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the opening plenary session of the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 9, 2022. REUTERS/Daniel ... -
Ultra-low-cost Flair Airlines to unveil service to London next week
Breadcrumb Links Local News Local company Flair Airlines, the Edmonton-based ultra-low-cost carrier, is expected to officially announce on Tuesday that it will offer a once-weekly flight ... -
“50% just don’t talk about gender diversity”
As the big quit has made its way into professions around the world, Ashwin Bhat, chief commercial officer of Lufthansa Cargo, said the carrier was no ... -
US retailers slash prices but services keep inflation high
WASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) – Major U.S. retailers like Target Corp (TGT.N) and Walmart Inc (WMT.N) have slashed prices to clean up overcrowded warehouses, but hotel ... -
SWISS passengers can now travel to Zurich Airport without their luggage
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to reach the airport, skip the baggage drop process, head straight to security, and board the plane? ... -
FedEx MD-10 diverted to Tulsa due to cargo deck fire
A FedEx Federal Express McDonnell Douglas MD-10 was diverted to Tulsa International Airport in Oklahoma due to an indication of fire in the cargo hold. The ... -
Maritime satellite connectivity increases in the Nordic region – SatNews
According to Euroconsult, the number of VSATs in the fishing segment alone is expected to increase by 400% by 2024 and bandwidth consumption per vessel is ... -
Gas Prices Surpass $5 in Blaine | Transportation
After rising more than fifty cents per gallon over the past month, average gasoline prices in the Wood River Valley have now topped the $5 mark, ... -
Gangavaram Port Reaches New Milestone By Docking Largest Displacement Vessel
Previous story: “Most Certain Hike, But Not Massive Repo Rate Increase Expected”: NCR Developers on RBI MPC Meeting Next story: Brand-led live commerce takes center stage ... -
Kangaroos on the Street and a Suitcase of Iguanas: India’s Exotic Pet Problem | Illegal wildlife trade
FFrom red-eared turtles, cockatoos and hawks to yellow-cheeked gibbon, capuchin monkeys and orangutans, nothing is too much for discerning pets in India. But it was the ... -
South Asia’s dangerous ship recycling industry must shift to a more sustainable future
Finding environmental sustainability, economic expansion and human rights to drive industrial growth and progress has always been a challenge for policymakers in developing countries. The shipbreaking ... -
Brent climbs above $120 a barrel after Saudi Arabia raises crude prices
The sun sets past pumpjacks in the Belridge oilfield on November 03, 2021 near McKittrick, California. mario tama | Getty Images Oil futures surged on Monday, ... -
This company develops aviation software so that everyone, everywhere, can have equal access to fast, reliable and affordable deliveries.
plane Joel Ifill believes everyone should have quick access to important assets like produce and medicine. That’s why he founded Farcast, an aircraft delivery company whose ... -
Covid Vaccine: IndiGo Cargo Awarded as “Indian Air Cargo Leader for Covid Vaccine”
PUNE: IndiGo won the Indian Air cargo Covid Transport Leader of Covid Vaccine award at the recent CarGo India conference in Mumbai, airline officials have said. ... -
At least 19 civilians killed in Yemen despite a 2-month truce, deplores the UN
IRBIL, Iraq. Women and children detained in Al-Hol, a sprawling camp of around 57,000 people in northeast Syria, endure squalid conditions and almost daily violence inflicted ... -
SiriusXM New Fleet Program Rates Starting at Less Than $5 Per Month
With SiriusXM’s new Fleet Program rates starting at less than $5 per month, it’s a worthwhile fleet investment in driver happiness (hence retention). For long-haul drivers, ... -
Loading, unloading and transporting coal by skips to the siding are not “cargo handling services”: CESTAT
By Taxscan team – June 4, 2022 10:59 a.m. The Customs, Excise and Services Tax Appeal Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that the activities of loading coal into ... -
Shipping giant CMA CGM sees uncertain outlook as profits rise again
The logo of shipping company CMA-CGM is pictured on a container in Montoir-de-Bretagne near Saint-Nazaire, France, March 4, 2022. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe Join now for FREE unlimited ... -
An LNG carrier undertakes a transoceanic journey with autonomous navigation
LNG carrier Courage Prism made a transpacific voyage relying on autonomous navigation technology. The Hyundai subsidiary Avikus, in collaboration with SK Shipping, announced the completion of ... -
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Tours Saginaw Railroad, Talks Gasoline Prices | New
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg comes to Saginaw to highlight projects affected by the infrastructure bill, and like everyone else, he talks about ... -
dnata announces $100 million investment in green operations
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced that it will invest $100 million in green operations over the next two years to further ... -
Lufthansa Cargo B777F ‘Namaste India’ freighter lands in Mumbai
On Tuesday, a Lufthansa Cargo Boeing 777F registered D-ALFH was officially named “Namaste India” at Mumbai airport. The freighter has been part of the Lufthansa Cargo ... -
PISR strengthens its senior management with the appointment of a new coo
Posted on May 31, 2022 6:04 PM by The Maritime Executive Palau International Ship Registry ... -
150% increase in long-term container freight rates
According to Xeneta’s Shipping Index (XSI), long-term contractual ocean freight rates jumped 30.1% in May, the largest monthly increase on record. Price increases in 2022 have ... -
Tanker Handling Questions
Following last week’s seizure of two Greek oil tankers by Iranian forces, officials directly involved in the case have challenged the Halkida Magistrate’s Court’s decision to ... -
Qatar ships almost 20% of Indian Pharma
Qatar Airways Cargo is now one of India’s leading cargo carriers and today, with a pharmaceutical market share of almost 18% in India, almost one in ... -
Marine Fuel Management Demand Will Reflect Significant Growth Prospects During 2018-2026
Transparency Market Research has released a new market report titled “Marine Fuel Management Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2018-2026.’ According ... -
Southland gas prices hit record highs again
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County hit a record Sunday for the second day ... -
GWC Marine Services receives 3 ISO certifications
Officials and staff of GWC Marine Services. Doha: GWC Marine has received three ISO certifications – ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System ... -
Short-term stake in Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) increases 95.2%
Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT – Get a rating) saw a sharp increase in short-term interest in May. As of May 15, there was short interest totaling ... -
The Russian blockade could starve millions of people, but is it a war crime?
While starvation of an enemy is not new, starvation of vulnerable but remote civilian populations is. Grain awaiting export in Odessa. Ukrainian agricultural ... -
Breakdown of spot to contract rates now in SONAR
Following the release of the National Truckload Index (NTI) a few weeks ago, FreightWaves developed the Spot to Contract Rate Spread (RATES) to help users understand ... -
Freightos Launches Digital Freight Forwarder and Airline Payments on WebCargo
While freight technology has become increasingly efficient, the separation of freight sourcing and payment remains a barrier, leading to cumbersome reconciliation, wasted time transferring to multiple ... -
Long Beach Airport still struggles to reach pre-pandemic passenger volumes • Long Beach Business Journal
Long Beach Airport passenger numbers plummeted in April 2020, with a measly 6,300 travelers passing through the facility due to the emergence of COVID-19. After two ... -
2022 LA Fleet Week Part Three – Helicopter Arrivals
Gayle Anderson reports from the Port of Los Angeles where preparations for LA Fleet Week 2022 are underway, following its cancellation due to the pandemic. The ... -
Rising module, steel and freight costs to reach 5 GW solar capacity being implemented: Crisil
The rising cost of solar modules and steel, combined with higher logistics costs, will impact the 5 gigawatt solar capacity being rolled out in the ... -
Career in the Merchant Navy
Travel the world and learn to overcome complex challenges while traveling in the Merchant Navy Travel the world and learn to overcome complex challenges while traveling ... -
New survey from DHL focuses on impact of global issues and challenges on SME shippers
A new survey released by global logistics and express delivery provider DHL takes an in-depth look at the impact of global issues and challenges on small ... -
Denmark pledges to supply Ukraine with Harpoon anti-ship missiles
Harpoon coastal defense missile launcher circa 2002 (Marinens Biblioteks Arkiv) Posted on May 23, 2022 4:51 PM by The Maritime Executive ... -
UN body makes ‘breakthrough’ on carbon pricing proposal for shipping
After a decade of talks, there is consensus within the International Maritime Organization to put a price on emissions from shipping – the next question is ... -
FedEx to Airlift Emergency Formula Shipment to U.S.
The Department of Defense called on FedEx Express on Sunday to fly the second flight of Operation Fly Formula and deliver another slice of Nestlé baby ... -
The logbook: IMO celebrates International Women in Maritime Day
The logbook is a weekly digest of human interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: The shipping industry celebrates its first International Women’s Day, ... -
Electric vehicle prices rise at Tesla, Rivian, GM and other automakers
Tesla’s Model 3 at the Tesla store in Washington, DC Salwan Georges | The Washington Post | Getty Images Automakers from Tesla to Rivian to Cadillac ... -
Visakhapatnam Port Authority Breaks Previous Single-Day Cargo Handling Records
Breaking all previous records, Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has once again created a record by handling the highest cargo volume in a single day at 3,76,460 ... -
DVIDS – News – NAVSUP FLC PUGET SOUND SAILORS TRAIN WITH AIR FORCE CARGO HANDLERS
TACOMA, Wash. – Sailors from Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (NAVSUP FLCPS) completed an airlift specialist training course with the U.S. Air ... -
Rees led a full life whether on land, at sea or in the air – Chemainus Valley Courier
Thetis Island paid tribute on Saturday to an outstanding officer and gentleman. The man who corresponds to the two characters is one and the same, Pete ... -
Some rail fare discussions are allowed in price-fixing lawsuits
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Some of the details of rate conversations between the nation’s four largest railroads will now be included in lawsuits challenging billions of ... -
Strong recovery in air travel in the United States, Europe and Latin America, but Asia lags behind
International air transport has seen a strong recovery this year, with the exception of the Asia-Pacific region, which is “significantly behind”, according to the International Air ... -
Danville City Council Considers Tri-Valley Transportation Fee | News
Danville City Council is set to discuss and vote on whether to adopt a change in fees set by the Tri-Valley Transportation Council (TVTC) on Tuesday ... -
Port of Salalah commissions new equipment to increase efficiency
This year, the Port of Salalah in Oman commissioned sixteen new eco-efficient rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs) from ZPMC and three new mobile harbor cranes from Liebherr. ... -
Kuehne+Nagel’s New Electric Shuttle Service for LA Airport
Kuehne+Nagel North America has launched an electric truck service to transport air cargo between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kuehne+Nagel’s airport warehouse in Torrance. The ... -
Warship ‘disappeared’ in experiment that was beyond top secret
US sailors allegedly fused to a warship in top secret trials. The Philadelphia experiment has since become one of the most famous government experiments of all ... -
Import demand predicts rise and fall in spot trucking rate
Import container volumes continue to point to a slowdown in the domestic cargo market Chart of the week: National Trucking Index – USA, Ocean Inbound TEU ... -
Cruise from Bangkok to Ayutthaya on a Vintage Rice Barge | Travel
AAt sunrise on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, express ferries and rainbow-striped long-tail boats depart for the morning ride, and the skyscrapers on the opposite bank glow ... -
LNG prices still down in limited European delivery windows
Editor’s Note: This content is provided courtesy of Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS). To visit natgasintel.com/icis for more information. LONDON (ICIS) – European and Asian prices ... -
Why ports are at the heart of sustainable development
Port management has implications for economic growth, crisis response efforts, environmental protection and gender equality. © Andrei Sharpilo/Shutterstock | A container ship arrives in the port ... -
Campbell Wilson will pilot Air India, owned by Tata Sons
Air India, owned by Tata Sons, appointed aviation industry veteran Campbell Wilson as chief executive and managing director on Thursday, months after former Turkish Airlines chairman ... -
Ship Safety: Draft Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Standards) Regulations 2022
I have published today (12 May 2022) as draft Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Standards) Regulations 2022 and an accompanying draft explanatory memorandum. The draft ... -
Soaring gas prices make it hard for delivery drivers to make money
BUFFALO NY (WIVB) — The price at the pump is making things very difficult right now, especially for people who earn their living behind the wheel. ... -
Environmental group sues Port of Oakland new tenant to clean up project over air pollutant concerns
OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — Air quality has long been an issue in West Oakland, surrounded by the Port of Oakland and other industries that create a ... -
Healthcare Cold Chain Logistics Market Size and Forecast
New Jersey, United States – Comprehensive analyzes of the fastest growing companies Healthcare Cold Chain Logistics Market provide information that helps stakeholders identify opportunities and challenges. ... -
Canary Islands: 72 survivors, at least 28 missing
Over the past two days, Spain’s maritime rescue services reported rescuing 72 migrants from two separate boats. At least 28 people are still believed to be ... -
Freight rates draw fruit industry’s ire | Article
Show in full screen The news that some of the world’s leading shipping companies posted record profits in the first quarter of 2022 has not gone ... -
Embraer secures first E190F/E195F conversion deal
Nordic Aviation Capital is about to become the launch lessor of the Embraer E-Jet Passenger to Freight (P2F) conversion: it has concluded an agreement for 10 ... -
EVA Air Cargo expands its B777F fleet
EVA Air Cargo will purchase a Boeing 777 freighter to add to its existing fleet of seven B777Fs. The new freighter is expected to be delivered ... -
Half price public transport fares for young adults from Monday
Public transport fares for young people will be permanently reduced by 50% from Monday, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced. The reduction comes on top ... -
Day in photos: May 08, 2022
Find the news of the day in photos from India and around the world for May 08, 2022 Updated: May 08, 2022 4:32 PM 113 President ... -
HMDA puts logistics park plans on hold
Hyderabad: The HMDA has put its plan to set up more logistics parks in cold storage. After inaugurating a logistics park in Batasingaram and Mangalpally, the ... -
TransDigm (Nordisk & AAR Cargo), Satco Inc, Safran (Zodiac Aerospace) – Queen Anne and Mangolia News
Global Air Cargo Pallet Market The research report includes the major factors that are expected to propel the growth of this industry. It consists of numerous ... -
Gloucester Tall Ships Festival returning to Gloucester Docks this summer
The Gloucester Tall Ships festival returns to the Docks during the Platinum Jubilee weekend, June 3-5. Expect nautical chatter, salty language, entertainment, eerie sea shanties and ... -
Tesla will cover travel costs for employees wishing to have an abortion
Tesla covers employee transportation costs for out-of-state abortions, joining Citigroup and Yelp, as various state regulations have limited abortion access. The company said in its 2021 ... -
TN urges Center to fully fund Pamban Canal dredging and Rameswaram development
This channel is important for maritime trade from the east coast to the west coast, says EV Velu This channel is important for maritime trade from ... -
Overview of the Air Cargo Market 2022-2029 | Key Players – China Airlines Cargo, Fedex Express, Ups Airlines, Cathay Pacific Cargo, DHL Aviation
Latest Market Research Report Analyzes Air Cargo Market Demand by Different Segments Size, Share, Growth, Industry Trends and Forecasts to 2028 in its Database, which portrays ...