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February 2023

Maersk signs up for proof of concept with Dexory

A.P. Moller – Maersk the integrated logistics company operating in 130 countries, has signed up for a trial with Dexory, and now has autonomous robots operating in a warehouse facility in Kettering, UK.The proof-of-concept trial deploys Dexory’s robots and integrated data platform into the Maersk facility, with room for expansion into other facilities.This PoC is launched in continuation of Maersk Growth’s, the venture arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk, investment in Dexory ... [+]

Port of Virginia’s focus on sustainability

The Port of Virginia® recently received a pair of awards for its ongoing efforts to become a better steward of the local environment and its contribution to the creation of a greener supply chain. In January, the port received its 21st consecutive River Star Business Award for Sustained Distinguished Performance ... [+]

Port of Brownsville sees record cargo volumes

Since its establishment in 1936, the Port of Brownsville has maintained its commitment to serve as the leading maritime port for the Rio Grande Valley and Northern Mexico.Throughout 2022, more than 15.2 million tons of diverse cargo moved through the port supporting various industries with efficient and reliable logistical services ... [+]

Air Canada Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo Sign Agreement

Air Canada Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver more benefits to their air freight customers around the world.The MoU, which builds on the airlines’ strategic commercial partnership announced last year, was signed at Emirates Headquarters in Dubai, UAE by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional ... [+]

APM Terminals Mobile targets U.S. Southeast and Midwest

In response to customer demand for more supply chain gateway options and inland rail logistics, APM Terminals Mobile will invest in expanding its rail infrastructure capabilities. Additional tracks, rail yard storage space and improved access from the berth to the railyard are planned. The improvements are designed to enhance productivity, ... [+]

Lufthansa Cargo flies relief supplies to Türkiye

A Lufthansa Cargo B-777 freighter departed Frankfurt (FRA) on February 10 for Fraport TAV Airport Antalya (AYT), where the aircraft arrived fully loaded with relief supplies, mainly winter clothing, blankets, food and hygiene items, which are most urgently needed on the ground for earthquake victims. The donations in kind came ... [+]

Multichannel retailer Klingel Group selects Topo

Supply chain Software as a Service (SaaS) pioneer Topo Solutions is powering a new digital platform for multichannel retailer KLiNGEL Group, which is boosting efficiency and speed to market, as well as helping to improve product quality and product compliance. Topo has rolled out its easy-to-use solution with drag-and-drop features, replacing ... [+]

Strong air cargo demand recovery after Lunar New Year

Global air cargo tonnages recovered at the end of January and the beginning of February, as expected after the early Lunar New Year this year, but the increase was significantly stronger than in the equivalent period last year, the latest preliminary figures from WorldACD Market Data indicate. Figures for week 5 ... [+]

AACargo partners with Bionatur Plastics

American Airlines Cargo announced its transition to BioNatur Plastics™, launched by M&G Packaging, for use in its cargo operations. The carrier has already begun replacing its current plastic products with the BioNatur brand across most major hubs, an adoption that has allowed American to reduce its long-term plastic waste in ... [+]

The world’s first freighter to take off with CO2-efficient AeroSHARK technology

Lufthansa Cargo will begin equipping all Boeing 777 freighters with AeroSHARK from 2023. Innovative surface technology from Lufthansa Technik and BASF improves fuel efficiency and helps achieve sustainability goals.Lufthansa Cargo's first AeroSHARK-modified Boeing 777 freighter, registered D-ALFA, took off for the first time at 05:07 (CET) on February 3, 2023. ... [+]

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