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September 2016

Port of Virginia Updates Policies, Processes for Handling Hanjin, CKYHE Cargo

In light of the recent bankruptcy filing by Hanjin Shipping, The Port of Virginia has updated its policies and processes regarding the movement and loading of Hanjin vessels and containers. The following policy is effective as of Sept. 1, 2016: The port will not load any cargo from Cosco Container Lines, "K" Line, Yang Ming Line and Evergreen Line onto a Hanjin vessel. No Hanjin cargo will be loaded onto Cosco Container Lines, ... [+]

Hanjin Bankruptcy causing shipping mayhem

South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co., one of the largest shipping companies in the world, announced the bankruptcy filing on August 31. The move is causing havoc around the world. Effective immediately starting August 31, the Port of Virginia is not accepting any inbound Hanjin cargo (freight for export) at any of ... [+]

IAG Cargo commences new route to Tehran

IAG Cargo has commenced its new London to Tehran service, making it one of the few cargo carriers to directly connect the two cities. Customers will now benefit from 6 flights per week to and from Iran, which will improve connectivity between European and Middle Eastern markets, providing businesses with ... [+]

Porsche Classic Car Flies with a. hartrodt

Hearts beat faster looking at a gleaming red Porsche 356C from 1965. The airfreight department of international freight forwarder a. hartrodt (Belgium) was delighted to get the opportunity to arrange the transport of this lovely classic car by air from Brussels to Montreal on August 22. The car had been beautifully restored ... [+]

TIACA chief to step down

Doug Brittin, secretary general of the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) since 2013, has announced that he plans to retire at the end of this year. A selection committee, under the direction of TIACA vice-chairman Sebastiaan Scholte of Jan de Rijk Logistics has been established and has commenced the process to ... [+]