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SkyTeam Cargo Launches V EXCELLENCE

SkyTeam Cargo, the global airline cargo alliance, has launched V EXCELLENCE, a dedicated program for shipping COVID-19 vaccines. Harnessing years of combined experience in shipping pharmaceuticals, the cargo alliance’s 12 members are driving service excellence to ensure the safe delivery of vital supplies as vaccination programs roll out worldwide. SkyTeam Cargo’s V EXCELLENCE program covers the transport of COVID-19 shipments moved under the members’ unique product family: CUSTOMIZED VACCINES, offering ... [+]

JAXPORT CEO on proposed COVID-19 relief

A message from JAXPORT CEO Eric Green regarding the State of Florida’s proposed allocation of nearly $260 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding for Florida’s 15 seaports: “We are extremely grateful to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and FDOT Secretary Kevin Thibault for their continued support of Florida’s seaports, which are vital ... [+]

Turkish Cargo carries UNICEF’s Covid-19 vaccines

Holding the widest flight network in the world, Turkish Cargo undertakes an important mission within the extent of struggling the pandemic by carrying UNICEF's (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) Kovid-19 vaccines and health equipment all around the world. This successful brand delivered 1.7 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine supplied ... [+]

DHL and Formula 1® renew their multi-year partnership

With the FIA Formula 1 World ChampionshipTM about to begin, DHL and Formula 1® are proud to announce the extension of their long standing global partnership, which spans across a number of decades. DHL thus remains the Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1® for further years and will continue to ... [+]

Electric stacking cranes enter service at POLB

SSA Marine is now operating the first of nine electric container yard cranes at the Port of Long Beach’s Pier J, marking a significant milestone in a goal to transition to zero emissions terminal equipment by 2030. The demonstration of the electric rubber-tired gantry cranes is part of the Zero-Emissions Terminal ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo marks one year of passenger freighter operations

On Monday, March 16, 2020, Emirates flight EK 2503 took off from Dubai to Kuwait. Although operated on a Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft, EK 2503 carried no passengers but about 34 tonnes of bellyhold cargo that was urgently required in Kuwait. It was the first time in the history of its ... [+]

IAG Cargo reports 18.5% increase in revenues

IAG Cargo announced its 2020 full year results, reporting commercial revenues of €1,306 million over the period from January 1 to December 31, 2020, an increase of 18.5% on 2019 at constant currency.  Overall yields for the year were up 94.6% on the same time last year at constant currency. ... [+]

Lufthansa Cargo expands CEIV Pharma-certified network

The Lufthansa Cargo Pharma Centers in Munich and Chicago, which opened in summer 2020, were recently CEIV Pharma-certified. This means that, in addition to CEIV Pharma certification as an airline, Lufthansa Cargo offers an excellent pharma network of 32 stations worldwide. After extensive testing, the CEIV Pharma label of the ... [+]

Port of LA completes nearly $1m in enhancements to fruit terminal

The breakbulk terminal building at Berths 54-55 at the Port of Los Angeles has a new fabric membrane roof among other improvements, thanks to nearly $1 million in upgrades completed in March by the Port at the marine terminal operated by SSA Marine. As the main stop for Chilean fruit ... [+]

Port of LA to host virtual clean truck program update

The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) will host a Clean Truck Program 2021 Concession Agreement Update on March 17, at 9 a.m. via Zoom. POLA currently has concession agreements with approximately 1,100 Licensed Motor Carriers (LMCs), which must be replaced before they expire on September 30, 2021. POLA Environmental Management ... [+]

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