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October 2015

SEKO Logistics’ European and US MedTec Awarded ISO 13485 Certification

SEKO Logistics’ European MedTec control tower has been awarded ISO 13485 certification, the foundation for manufacturers to address medical device directives, regulations and responsibilities. ISO 13485 is the quality standard in the medical device industry and is adopted by authorities, suppliers and manufacturers around the world to demonstrate their commitment to protecting the safety and integrity of medical devices. SEKO MedTec is one of SEKO Logistics’ biggest and fastest-growing businesses and provides ... [+]

Envirotainer Offers Guarantees

Envirotainer recently announced the launch of a new service – an Availability Guarantee that ensures availability of RKN e1 containers at all European locations for all shippers. This unique offering, effective October 15, supports the pharmaceutical industry in supplying life saving drugs to patients, who cannot accept any delays. It is ... [+]

Boeing Reports Third-Quarter Deliveries

The Boeing Company announced deliveries for its commercial operations for the third quarter of 2015. Major program deliveries during the third quarter, including a delivery under operating lease (which is identified by parentheses), were as follows:   Major Programs 3rd Quarter  2015 Year-to-Date  2015 Commercial Airplanes Programs 737 126 375 747 4 (1) 13 (1) 767 5 14 777 27 77 787 37 101 Total 199 580   [+]

Boeing CEO Comment on Pacific Trade Agreement Progress

Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing president and CEO, is positive about the progress being made on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a large free-trade agreement that would support U.S. export growth in some of the world's fast-growing markets. "Free-trade agreements create new opportunities for American companies and their workers,” Muilenburg said. “I thank the ... [+]

AS&E Introduces the Next Generation Cargo/Vehicle Screening System

New Multi-Technology System Offers Enhanced Threat and Contraband Detection and Higher Throughput in a Smaller Footprint American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E), a worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, recently today announced the introduction of its next generation Z Portal® system, the only drive-through cargo and vehicle inspection system that ... [+]

PRPA Releases RFQ Document for Southport Marine Terminal Project

The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA) has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document inviting interested parties in the private sector to take a preliminary step to become a partner with PRPA in the development of Southport, a project to establish one or more new maritime businesses along the Delaware ... [+]

Port Freeport Welcomes Jason Miura

Port Freeport is pleased to welcome Jason Miura to the Port Freeport Team as the Director of Business and Economic Development. Jason brings to Port Freeport ten years of combined experience in the maritime shipping industry, marine logistics and project management.  His experience has been acquired through both operational and ... [+]

GPA marks sixth record year, reviews $142M improvement plan

In his annual State of the Port address, Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Curtis Foltz reported on a year of extraordinary growth, and provided a review of the $142 million fiscal year 2016 capital expenditure plan. "Georgia is making the investments necessary to maintain and strengthen our position as the premier ... [+]

Condolences to Families of Missing El Faro Crew

FBJNA extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the missing crew of the cargo ship El Faro. El Faro sank off the Bahamas last week after setting out from Jacksonville and sailing into the path of Hurricane Joaquin, a ferocious storm with high seas whipped up by winds ... [+]

Rapid assistance from the air for refugees

The German Red Cross and Lufthansa Cargo have flown more than 15,000 camp beds in recent days from North America to Germany. On September 22 Lufthansa flight LH419 from Washington landed on time at 7:23 am at the airline's hub in Frankfurt after a 6:50 hour flight.  On board the Boeing ... [+]

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