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Maryland Port Administration receives federal grant

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) has been awarded a $150,000 Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) grant under its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program to develop a thorough flood and storm vulnerability assessment and improve overall coastal resiliencies at the six, state-owned, public marine terminals of Maryland’s Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. The study will also include the World Trade Center Baltimore which houses ... [+]

Overhaul Selected as launch partner for Microsoft’s Supply Chain Center

Overhaul, a software-based, supply-chain visibility, risk, compliance, and insurance solution for the world's leading brands, is one of the launch partners on a significant initiative for Microsoft, joining its newly announced Microsoft Supply Chain Center and Microsoft Supply Chain Platform to advance visibility, predictability and ... [+]

Port Houston Import Dwell Fees Update

Port Houston will be implementing a Sustained Import Dwell fee in 2023. An optional Excessive Import Dwell fee will be implemented as needed. This new fee structure is aimed to help mitigate the issue of long-dwelling loaded import containers by incentivizing cargo movement. The Sustained ... [+]

Port of Oakland welcomes solutions to sea level rise

Port officials from around the country and overseas, gathered virtually in November month to discuss the impacts of climate change and sea level rise, search for mitigations, and share best practices.“The Port of Oakland as well as all California ports are literally on the frontline ... [+]

Port of Savannah outperforming national container market

The Georgia Ports Authority handled 552,800 TEUs in October, for an increase of 9.6% (48,460 TEUs) compared to the same month last year. “Customers continue to bring new or expanding business to the Port of Savannah, drawn by our global connectivity and the supply chain network ... [+]

Qatar Airways Cargo Boosts its Winter Schedule

Qatar Airways Cargo has increased flight frequencies to multiple popular destinations in the Middle East, Europe and Americas that will benefit its customers’ business globally to meet growing demand this winter season.Guillaume Halleux, Chief Officer Cargo said, “We are always ready to adapt to our ... [+]

WorldACD Air cargo trends for the past 5 weeks

Weak demand continues into November There are still no signs of any fourth-quarter (Q4) seasonal uplift in air cargo demand or pricing, with the downward trend of the last several months continuing into the second week of November – when peak season is usually in full ... [+]

Air New Zealand Cargo strengthens presence in Australia

ACP Worldwide Ltd is now the GSA for Air New Zealand in key Australian markets including Adelaide, Hobart, Cairns and the Gold Coast. The appointment allows ACP to work with existing frontline relationships and develop new business in those markets, enhancing the Air New Zealand offering. Through ... [+]

CMES, BHP and DNV to pioneer maritime carbon emissions reductions

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), BHP and DNV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on industry value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) management. The MOU signing took place in conjunction with the second World Maritime Merchants Forum in Hongkong, organized by CMES.As the ... [+]

DB Schenker launches global CO2-neutral air freight offer

DB Schenker has extended its portfolio of climate-friendlier logistics solutions by opening the next chapter of greener transport in air freight.DB Schenker has purchased massive volumes of biofuel to push decarbonization.With immediate effect, customers can choose Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for their air transport to ... [+]

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