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November 2019

Lufthansa Cargo accelerates fleet modernization

Lufthansa Cargo will significantly accelerate the modernization of its fleet by purchasing two more brand-new Boeing 777F freighters. Lufthansa Group and Supervisory Board have approved the corresponding investments. The aircraft will be delivered by the manufacturer in 2020 and be based in Frankfurt. The ten older MD-11 freighters, which have already been partially replaced by Boeing 777F this year, are expected to be withdrawn from the fleet by the end ... [+]

Turkish Cargo is entitled to “TAPA FSR” security certificate

The global air cargo brand, Turkish Cargo, is entitled to "GROUP A TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association) FSR" certificate founded to reduce the loss in the international supply chain and based on the security of facilities. TÜV Rheinland, providing independent audit services in terms of quality and security has issued this ... [+]

Virgin Australia will add Japan to its international cargo network

Virgin Australia will add Japan to its international cargo network in March with the launch of daily services between Brisbane and Tokyo-Haneda. Commencing on 29 March 2020, cargo space on the new route will be marketed by Virgin Atlantic Cargo under its longstanding international long-haul sales and marketing agreement with Virgin ... [+]

AACargo Undergoes Major Modernization Upgrade

American Airlines Cargo recently launched the first phase of its single largest investment to-date with the roll out of a new cargo end-to-end management system on October 1. The overhaul replaces the majority of the organization’s legacy technology, narrowing 90 systems down to less than 10. Not only do the new ... [+]

CargoSphere Launches Common Rate Infrastructure for Ocean Carriers

CargoSphere, the neutral rate network for container shipping, recently announced the launch of eSUDS Connector, a universal rate structure and API for ocean carriers to accelerate 100% digital rate distribution to customers. eSUDS Connector offers carriers a standard API to transfer confidential customer contracts, amendments and global surcharge tariffs to the ... [+]

Carrier Transicold Showcases New Digital Solutions

Carrier Transicold introduced a new suite of digital solutions during Intermodal Europe on Nov. 5-7, 2019 that provide customers with wireless connectivity and real-time data analytics, designed to help make shipping perishables simple, transparent and reliable worldwide. Among those solutions are the new TripLINK™ digital tool, which proactively and remotely accesses and manages ... [+]

JAXPORT Chief Operating Officer earns industry certification

JAXPORT Chief Operating Officer Frederick Wong Jr. is one of eight graduates from the U.S. and Canada to earn the 2019 American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Professional Port Manager (PPM) certification. Wong is the second JAXPORT employee in the port’s history to earn this prestigious industry certification. PPM is an ... [+]

Liebherr Container Cranes delivers three RTGs to CSX Intermodal Terminals

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. recently delivered three RTGs to CSX Intermodal Terminals (CSXIT) in the United States: two for Bedford Park, IL; the other for Worcester, MA. The RTGs deliver fuel savings of up to 40%. The two RTGs for Bedford Park stack six containers and truck lane wide and one ... [+]

AA Transforms Global Cargo Operations with IBS Software’s iCargo Platform

American Airlines Cargo has taken a giant leap forward in the modernization of its cargo operations by deploying IBS Software's iCargo air cargo management platform across its entire global network. In doing so, American consolidated a complex IT back-end comprising 90+ legacy systems, built incrementally over the past 40 years, ... [+]

Boston’s Conley Terminal Receives Two New RTG Cranes

On Saturday, November 2nd, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) received two new rubber-tired gantries (RTGs), increasing the number of RTGs at the Paul W. Conley Container Terminal to 16. Adding equipment is part of an $850 million investment to keep Conley Terminal competitive and efficient with truck turntimes averaging under ... [+]

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