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February 2021

CMA CGM Surcharge

CMA CGM Group announced on February 8 the following Peak Season Surcharge update: This PSS will apply as follows: • Origin : From North Europe & the Mediterranean (excluding Spain & Turkey) • Destination : To Australia • Cargo : All • Amounts USD 200/20'ST | USD 400/40'ST+HC | USD 300/20'RF | USD 300/40' RF+RH • Date of application: March ... [+]

Container Repair Depot moved to accomodate Port’s Growth

A container repair depot operated by Ports America Chesapeake at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore’s Seagirt Marine Terminal has been being relocated to an off-dock location to accommodate the Port’s surging growth in container volume. The move of the container repair depot provides more space for container handling at the dock and ... [+]

DB Schenker to open new facility in Ireland

DB Schenker sets a strong signal in his European Network and invests 10 million euro in a new logistic center in Shannon. This investment is a powerful commitment from the global logistics service provider to continued expansion in the western region of Ireland. “This investment demonstrates DB Schenker’s commitment to Ireland ... [+]

SpiceJet, SmartKargo Renew Agreement for Air Cargo Technology

QuantumID Technologies, Inc. recently announced that SpiceJet has renewed its contract with SmartKargo to continue the delivery of real-time shipment data and innovative air cargo technology that powers key operations for the carrier’s air cargo business arm, Spice Xpress. This comes just as the airline begins its critical distribution of ... [+]

Turkish Cargo’s new digital event, “Cargo Talks”

Turkish Cargo is organizing a webinar titled “Cargo Talks” during which the valuable stakeholders of the air cargo industry, who finger on the pulse of the industry, will exchange opinions, and the important agenda items such as digitalization, vaccine transport, and the future of the industry will be discussed. The digital ... [+]

Vivo Life Chooses SEKO Logistics

Vivo Life has partnered with SEKO Logistics to scale its 100% plant-based health and fitness supplements business in North America as it aims to achieve the most positive impact on both people’s physical and mental wellbeing, and the planet. With SEKO’s help, the Glastonbury, United Kingdom, based producer’s range of ... [+]

Freight industry hails its heroes

Exceptional times call for exceptional measures. The past year has been a real challenge – and air cargo executives around the world have often asked us, the freight publications, to help express their gratitude to those who have kept the world moving. So nine air freight titles have suspended competitive concerns ... [+]

Port of Baltimore’s Strong Recovery from COVID19

The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore’s state-owned, public marine terminals finished a challenging 2020 in strong fashion, with key cargo commodities showing significant gains in recent months despite the continued impact of COVID-19. December totals show a triple-digit increase for cars/light trucks for the fifth consecutive month compared ... [+]

EVA Air grows global partnership with WFS

EVA Air has signed a new three-year cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Seattle, extending the two companies’ more than 15 years of partnership in North America. The agreement sees WFS take responsibility for handling all cargo onboard the Taiwanese airline’s daily Boeing 777 passenger flights connecting ... [+]

Kerry Logistics Network to Tap into Duty-free Market

Kerry Logistics Network announced in mid-December the development of a bonded logistics center in the Haikou Integrated Free Trade Zone in the Hainan Free Trade Port to support the Chinese government’s new policy. The 538,200 sq ft facility, expected to complete in 2023 Q1, will contain 107,600 sq ft of ... [+]

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