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Gary G Burrows

Navis Expands TOS Capabilities Available on Cloud

Navis, the provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater performance and efficiency for leading organizations throughout the global cargo supply chain, unveiled at Navis Connect 2021, the latest evolution in its software journey – expanding the capabilities within its suite of products and services to digitize cargo flows, ensuring the most efficient movement of goods.“Having multiple TOS deployment strategies will allow our customers to choose the option that ... [+]

Port of Virginia moves ahead with rail capacity expansion

The Port of Virginia® is embarking on an expansion of its double-stack, on-dock rail operation that when complete will allow the port to handle 1.1 million containers a year via rail.The process of doubling the size of the Central Rail Yard at Norfolk International Terminals moved ahead when the Virginia ... [+]

Synergy Group Opens New Office in Germany

Synergy Group, one of the world’s leading ship managers, has further expanded its global footprint with the opening of a new office in Germany. Located in the port city of Hamburg, a European maritime hub and a key location for German ship owners, the new office is operated by Synergy Marine ... [+]

Turkish Cargo awards global ULD repair agreement to Unilode

Turkish Cargo has appointed Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in outsourced unit load device (ULD) management and repair services, for the maintenance and repair of its ULD fleet under a three-year agreement. Unilode will repair Turkish Cargo’s standard and heavy-duty pallets, pallet nets, cargo and special containers at 22 locations ... [+]

Air Cargo, up 9.1% in September

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to be well above pre-crisis levels and that capacity constraints persist.As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted, all comparisons ... [+]

California Governor, Port Envoy Vow Action on Supply Chain

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Port Envoy John D. Porcari visited the Port of Long Beach on Wednesday, November 17 to highlight state and federal measures being implemented to alleviate the current supply chain backlog, plan for future needs and thank frontline workers for moving record cargo volumes. Overlooking the ... [+]

Dalian added to WW Asia to North America trade

With current market conditions putting pressure on exports from China, Wallenius Wilhelmsen introduced new liner service from Dalian in Northeast China to North America in an effort to offer customers a reliable solution to meet their shipping needs. The new liner service was officially launched in October.WW’s Asia to North ... [+]

Ground Handling Priorities Post Pandemic

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is focusing on standards, digitalization and addressing the skilled labor shortage to build resilience and ensure long-term sustainability post pandemic for ground handling activities.“There will be challenges as ground handling operations ramp up to meet growing demand as the aviation industry’s recovery from COVID-19 ... [+]

First Plywood Cargo to Arrive at the Port of Wilmington

GT USA Wilmington (GTW), the US arm of Gulftainer, a privately owned independent port operator headquartered in the UAE, recently received its very first plywood vessel at the Port of Wilmington.CMPC, a multinational corporation, produces and markets wood, pulp, packaging products, household and non-household sanitary protection products, and tissue paper. ... [+]

Launch of the Wilmington Midwest Express

North Carolina Governor Cooper recently announced the launch of the Wilmington Midwest Express, the North Carolina Ports Authority’s daily direct rail connection to the Midwest via the Carolina Connector Intermodal Rail Terminal in Rocky Mount, NC. This new service will supply a key intermodal capability of expediting shipping containers to ... [+]

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