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June 2023

Emirates Group announces 2022-23 financial results; huge jump in profits

The Emirates Group has released its 2022-2023 Annual Report, reporting its most profitable year ever on the back of strong demand across its businesses. Emirates achieved new record profits, a complete turnaround from its negative position last year.Both Emirates and dnata saw significant revenue increases in 2022-23 as the Group expanded its air transport and travel-related operations following the removal of nearly all pandemic-related restrictions around the world.For the financial year ... [+]

Kerry Logistics Network Implements Sorting Robot Kooblee

Kerry Logistics Network Limited has implemented sorting robots for a global fast fashion brand to enhance sorting productivity and delivery efficiency to meet the booming demand in e-commerce fulfilment. Named “KOOLBee”, the sorting robot is an intelligent and flexible sorting solution that boosts speed, productivity and accuracy in logistics operations. The ... [+]

New Officers for GPA

The Georgia Ports Authority board has elected new officers for the coming fiscal year. Starting July 1, Kent Fountain will serve as chairman, Alec Poitevint as vice chairman, and Chris Womack as secretary-treasurer. “Kent’s four-year tenure on the GPA board, as well as his leadership across business and agriculture make him a ... [+]

Port Houston 5th Ranked Container port by total TEUs

Port Houston jumped from No. 7 to No. 5 in the ranking of top U.S. container ports in terms of TEUs handled in 2022. “Our import and export volume reached record numbers in 2022 and is considered one of the fastest growing ports in the U.S. in loaded imports and loaded ... [+]

Port of Virginia welcomes newest first-in vessels; Suez service connects with Southeast Asian markets

The number of first-in vessel services calling The Port of Virginia® is growing and in mid May the port welcomed the latest addition to that list, the ONE Munchen, which left Southeast Asia and headed straight to Virginia.The arrival of the ONE Munchen on May 16 at Norfolk International Terminals ... [+]

Worldwide Logistics acquires P. W. Bellingall

Worldwide Logistics Group (WWL) recently announced the successful acquisition of P. W. Bellingall, Inc. (PWB), a renowned customs brokerage house based in San Francisco. This milestone marks WWL’s first-ever acquisition following 25 years of robust organic growth. This strategic move significantly bolsters WWL’s in-house customs brokerage services and establishes a ... [+]

Port of Oakland makes major strides toward green future

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved an ordinance that will make huge strides in reducing emissions from cargo handling equipment at TraPac, a key marine terminal at the Oakland Seaport.Port Commissioners unanimously voted to amend terminal operator TraPac’s lease to include green upgrades to cargo handling equipment at its ... [+]

Port of Corpus Christi CEO Announces Departure

Port of Corpus Christi Commissioners have accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Sean Strawbridge, effective June 2. Strawbridge will continue to serve as CEO until that time. An interim chief executive, as well as plans to identify a new CEO, will be announced at a future Commission meeting.“I am ... [+]

Air Canada Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo Continue to Enhance Interline Cooperation

Air Canada Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo are now live with their enhanced online booking capabilities. Now customers can easily find and book interline cargo shipments through the Emirates SkyCargo flights, including between the Americas and Southeast Asia and India, through key European hubs. The enhanced online booking capabilities enable Air Canada ... [+]

Climate tech start-up pledge raises $10m

Climate technology leader Pledge has secured $10 million in Series A funding to drive its mission to help businesses reach net zero emissions, starting with the logistics and supply chain industry. Pledge provides accredited tools for supply chain leaders and freight forwarders to understand, report, reduce, and remove their logistics emissions. ... [+]

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