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August 2020

SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal on track for 2021 opening

Construction of the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal is on schedule for a March 2021 opening The opening of the container terminal will be a major accomplishment for S.C. Ports and the Southeast logistics network. Phase One will propel S.C. Ports into the future with its modern technology, impressive equipment and big-ship capabilities. “We look forward to opening the first phase of the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, which will be the ... [+]

Volkswagen renews commitment to Jacksonville

Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) and JAXPORT partner AMPORTS have reached an agreement to keep VWGoA’s import facility and Southeastern distribution center in Jacksonville. VWGoA’s Jacksonville operations support 100 area jobs. One of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, VWGoA began shipping through JAXPORT in 2015 when it moved its Southeast U.S. distribution operations to Jacksonville for a ... [+]

WFS Wins 5-year Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Contract

Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) investment in state-of-the-art facilities as part of its long-term commitment to Brussels Airport has earned the world’s largest cargo handling company a new five-year contract with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo. Under the terms of the agreement, which commences this month, WFS will provide a total ... [+]

Air Cargo Continued ‘Gradual but Consistent Recovery’ in July

Global air cargo volumes continued to show a ‘gradual but consistent’ month-on-month recovery in July, increasing by 8% over June, according to the latest air cargo market analysis by CLIVE Data Services. The growth in chargeable weight last month – normalised for the fact that July has one more day than June – also ... [+]

Commissioner Dye Turns Attention to New Orleans

Operations and cargo flow at the Port of New York and New Jersey have been minimally impacted by COVID-19 and the leadership at the bi-state organization has prioritized improving the container return process to further increase efficiencies and better serve shippers and truckers.Those are the two central observations highlighted ... [+]

Deutsche Post DHL Group has successfully weathered the crisis so far

Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, generated further growth in the second quarter of 2020, despite the impact of Covid-19. Thanks to its broad portfolio of logistics services and its global presence, the Group increased revenue by 3.1% to EUR 16.0 billion compared with the same quarter ... [+]

Port of Baltimore Strengthens Security

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration was awarded $1,158,589 in the most recent round of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Port Security Grant Program. The funding is designated to strengthen cyber security initiatives and closed-circuit television (CCTV) capabilities at the state-owned, public marine terminals of the Helen ... [+]

SWISS renews connection between Miami and Zurich

Swiss International Air Lines continues to bolster services by resuming flights to key international gateways around the world. As of August 4, travelers as well as freight from Miami have a direct connection to Zurich, and beyond, with the reinstatement of SWISS flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Zurich. Those ... [+]

Urban Outfitters, Inc. Selects Kansas City Region

Urban Outfitters, Inc. has selected the Kansas City region for its new 880,000-sq. ft. omni-channel distribution center, the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) and its partners announced today. The facility will be located on ancillary land at the Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County, Kan. The retail leader plans ... [+]

YRC Freight Expands in the Mid-South and Texas

YRC Worldwide announces the expansion of YRC Freight’s Regional Next-Day Service to the mid-South region and also Waco, Texas. With the addition of more two-day lanes between the mid-South and Texas, YRC Freight’s Regional Next-Day service expansion is the latest step in YRCW’s enterprise network optimization strategy. “Through Regional ... [+]

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