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Geek+ and Engero put robotsin cold chain warehouse

Geek+, the global AMR leader, together with comprehensive solution provider Engero, have deployed a fleet of Geek+’s moving robots to create a smart, unmanned cold chain port warehouse in the port of Tianjin, one of China’s largest and busiest. Thanks to Geek+’s solutions, the warehouse has seen improvements of 35% in storage, 42% in handling efficiency, and to 99.99% in handling accuracy. Thanks to globalization, the cold chain logistics market is ... [+]

Impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on Port of Rotterdam

The conflict in Ukraine has prompted the European Union and other bodies to impose a number of sanctions on Russia. The extensive import of energy (crude oil, oil products, LNG, coal) is not (yet) affected by sanctions, but the export and transhipment of containers suffers ... [+]

Maersk update on Russia

A.P. Moller – Maersk reports that the company is  closely following the ever-evolving situation with governments posing new sanctions against Russia and the regular adjustments that are being made to the list of restrictions. “Our teams are working around the clock to find solutions that ... [+]

MSC halts bookings to/from Russia

MSC has made a global decision to temporarily stop taking bookings to/from Russia as of 1 March 2022 amid the impact of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The declarations of government sanctions have prompted a lengthy and complicated compliance review of consignees and suppliers. They have also triggered ... [+]

World Container Index – 03 Mar

Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 2.1% to $9,279.46 per 40ft container this week.Drewry Supply Chain Advisors provide the following assessment for Thursday, 3 March 2022• The composite index decreased by 2.1% this week, but, remains 81% higher than a year ago. • The average ... [+]

Air Cargo Belgium adopts PayCargo

Air Cargo Belgium (ACB) has implemented PayCargo to collect membership and event delegate fees online from its 155 members. The PayCargo solution will provide ACB members with cost-effective payment options, rapid movement of funds, heightened transparency, and improved security. “Across the globe, take up of digitalization is ... [+]

Globe Air Cargo Miami partners with Azul Cargo, Brazil

Brazil’s largest cargo transportation company, Azul Cargo, a subsidiary of Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, has selected Miami-based Globe Air Cargo as its exclusive GSSA within the U.S.ECS Group’s U.S. subsidiary, Miami-based Globe Air Cargo is now responsible for all cargo sales and administrative services connected ... [+]

Port of Mobile container volume continues upward trend

The Alabama Port Authority released its January 2022 container volumes posting the 3rd highest lift rate in the container terminal’s history with 47,768 TEUs – a 17.5% increase year over year when compared to January 2021.  Refrigerated containers also posted a 21.5% jump compared to January ... [+]

RFD Boasts Record-Breaking Year in 2021

The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced it ended 2021 with record-breaking year-to-date landed cargo weight and with passenger traffic climbing to near pre-pandemic numbers. Both cargo and passenger service experienced their best December in the organization’s history.Cargo Growth Shatters Record In 2021, cargo numbers ... [+]

A.P. Moller – Maersk to acquire Pilot Freight Services

A.P. Moller – Maersk announced in February its intention to acquire Glen Mills, PA-based Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a first, middle and last mile as well as border crossing solutions provider that specializes in the big and bulky freight segment in North America for B2C ... [+]

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