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Port of Oakland COVID-19 response enters new phase

It’s time to address the financial impact of coronavirus, Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan said. In a widely distributed video, the Port executive said his organization is readying countermeasures to offset crippling revenue declines. His stated aim: keep the Port and its Oakland International Airport operational. “We’ve taken a three-phase approach to combatting coronavirus,” the Executive Director said during a taped Zoom interview posted on ... [+]

First cargo flight takes off from Shenzhen

Due to the corona crisis, airfreight capacities are still in high demand. Lufthansa Cargo is now offering up to fourteen additional cargo flights a week from Shenzhen to Frankfurt. The first aircraft, an Airbus A330-300 from Lufthansa, took off from Shenzhen today, Monday, on schedule. Around three million respiratory ... [+]

GCT USA Welcomes HMM’s Return

GCT USA was proud to welcome the Hyundai Hope to GCT Bayonne on May 16, 2020. The call marks the return of HMM (formerly Hyundai Merchant Marine) vessels to US East Coast services after a three-year hiatus. At 13,154 TEU, it also brings the first larger vessel call of THE ... [+]

Port Manatee registers $3.9 billion annual economic impact

Port Manatee’s annual economic impact comes in at more than $3.9 billion, with the port directly and indirectly generating 27,156 jobs, according to a report released on May 19 to the Manatee County Port Authority. “As this new study underscores, Port Manatee is abundantly fulfilling its mission to serve as ... [+]

SAL launches its new facilities at KKIA

Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) launched its operations at the Model Cargo Village at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA). The launch was announced during a webinar attended by Abdulhadi Al-Mansouri, the President of General Authority of Civil Aviation, Sami Sindi, the Director-General of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, Fawaz Al-Fawaz, SAL Chairman, Mohammad Abunayyan, SAL Executive Board Member and Mohammed ... [+]

Wen-Parker Logistics Brings New Freighter Flights Direct from Vietnam

In an ongoing effort to fight the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, industry-leading apparel and footwear solutions provider Wen-Parker Logistics has begun chartering Ohio's first direct flights from Vietnam through Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) in Columbus, Ohio. "This marks a major milestone for Wen-Parker, Rickenbacker and our region," said Bryan Schreiber, Manager, ... [+]

Delivering life-saving supplies to fight COVID-19

Cool Chain Association (CCA) recently partnered with the charity Every Infant Matters, which is distributing vital supplies to homeless and jobless people in India and Africa, as well as PPE to hospital staff who can't afford it in the fight against the pandemic. everyinfantmatters.org was set up to provide last ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd Financials

For the first quarter of 2020, Hapag-Lloyd recorded earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of US$176 million, which is below the corresponding prior-year figure of US$243 million. The Group net result declined to approximately US$27 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) decreased slightly to US$517 million. “Despite the ... [+]

Maiden Call

On April 30, 2020, the Ocean Network Express Aquila made its first call at the Port of Long Beach. The 14,052-TEU vessel docked at the ITS terminal at Pier G, and was worked there by six gantry cranes [+]

NFTC Statement on Departure of WTO Director General

National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) President Rufus Yerxa issued the following statement following the announcement by World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Roberto Azevêdo that he will be stepping down before the end of his term: “I think Roberto Azevêdo has done an outstanding job of leading the WTO through a ... [+]

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