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Gary G Burrows

Emirates SkyCargo expands network to Fort Lauderdale

Emirates SkyCargo has expanded its network of cargo destinations in the United States with the launch of a new daily service to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from Dec. 15, 2016. Fort Lauderdale is Emirates SkyCargo’s 13th destination in the United States and its second in Florida. The daily Dubai- Fort Lauderdale route is operated by a Boeing 777-200LR and offers up to 15 tonnes of belly-hold cargo capacity per flight. Emirates SkyCargo ... [+]

Kevin Krause joins SEKO Logistics as VP, Ocean Services

Kevin Krause has joined SEKO Logistic as Vice President, Ocean Services, based at the company's global headquarters in Chicago. Prior to joining SEKO, Kevin spent over two years with C.H. Robinson as Ocean Service Line Manager – Corporate Carrier Management. Rick Lee, SEKO Logistics' COO, said: "Kevin has over 20 years of ... [+]

Panama Canal Welcomes Largest Capacity Vessel To-Date Through its Expanded Locks

The Panama Canal welcomed the largest capacity vessel to-date on December 20 to transit the Expanded Locks—Hapag-Lloyd's Valparaiso Express. The 10,589 TEU Neopanamax containership was specifically built to take advantage of the greater capacity offered by the Expanded Panama Canal. The passage ushers in a new era of mega-ships ... [+]

Port Manatee opens expanded south gate

Offering enhanced capabilities for movement of oversized cargo, Port Manatee’s newly expanded south gate complex is now open. A Dec. 15 ribbon-cutting formally celebrated completion of the $1.1 million project that features new gates, guard kiosk, canopy and lighting, as well as reconfigured security fencing. Widened entry and exit ... [+]

Port of Los Angeles Secures $5.8m California Clean Energy Grant

The Port of Los Angeles has secured a $5.8 million state grant to purchase and test a new fleet of 25 zero and near-zero emission yard tractors at the Everport marine container terminal. The grant also will fund a companion project to equip 100 more drayage trucks with smart technology ... [+]

President Obama gives Green Light to Brownsville Ship Channel Deepening Project

President Barack Obama has signed into law the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, authorizing the Brownsville Ship Channel deepening project, making it eligible for federal funding. The Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project was one of 28 water infrastructure projects nationwide included in the WRDA and submitted by the ... [+]

Marcel de Nooijer appointed Executive Vice President Air France-KLM Cargo

Marcel de Nooijer has been appointed Executive Vice President Air France-KLM Cargo. He will join the Air France-KLM Group Executive Committee. Marcel de Nooijer, 48 years old, holds a Business Administration and Management degree from the Erasmus University (Rotterdam) and a Master of Science in Geology from the Utrecht University. He ... [+]

AACargo Transports Rescue Dogs to New Homes for the Holidays

From Texas to the East Coast, dozens of dogs in need will be finding new homes this holiday season thanks to Society for Companion Animals, a Dallas-based non-profit, and the American Airlines Cargo team. Society for Companion Animals transported a record-breaking 61 dogs in two days, each rescued from streets ... [+]

APL Logistics and Control Risks Join Forces in Supply Chain Risk Management Partnership

Two of the world’s leading service providers, APL Logistics and Control Risks, have joined forces to provide a new online and consulting service designed to help international organizations manage their global supply chain risk exposure. By providing companies with a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the risk landscape, businesses will ... [+]

JAXPORT now offers fastest, freshest grapefruit transit to Asia

JAXPORT now offers 30 day shipping service to Japan, the fastest, freshest transit time for grapefruit exports from the U.S. East Coast to Asia. A seasonal change in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines’ PA2 southbound service to the Asian market will serve grapefruit exporters through April 2017 as part of the ... [+]

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