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SC Ports maintains fluidity during record September

South Carolina Ports maintained fluidity for vessels calling the East Coast while handling a record number of containers in September.SC Ports handled 226,807 TEUs at Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal and Leatherman Terminal in September, up nearly 11% year-over-year. SC Ports has handled 666,315 TEUs thus far in fiscal year 2023, from July through September.SC Ports moved 124,963 pier containers — accounting for containers of any size — in ... [+]

SC Ports welcomes 2022-2023 Port Ambassadors

South Carolina Ports welcomes its 2022-2023 Class of Port Ambassadors, kicking off a yearlong program that provides a deep understanding of how SC Ports benefits South Carolina’s economy. The 2022-2023 Class of Port Ambassadors — an esteemed group of 31 professionals from around the state — ... [+]

SeaPort Manatee containerized cargo tons climb

SeaPort Manatee continues its record-setting activity, including an increase of nearly 35% in containerized cargo tonnage for the just-ended fiscal year, according to figures released on Oct. 13 by the Southwest and Central Florida trade hub.In the 12-month period ended Sept. 30, SeaPort Manatee saw ... [+]

BNSF to build new rail complex in Barstow

BNSF Railway recently announced plans to invest more than $1.5 billion to construct a state-of-the-art master-planned rail facility in Southern California – and the first being developed by a Class 1 railroad.The Barstow International Gateway will be an approximately 4,500-acre new integrated rail facility on ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo announce landmark agreement

Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that follows on the heels of the new broader historic commercial agreement between two of the largest global airlines. This coordination will deliver benefits to air freight customers of both Emirates Skycargo and United ... [+]

IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries makes it four for Hactl

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler – has successfully obtained accreditation under IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries (Li-batt) standard. Hactl now holds all four IATA CEIV accreditations (Pharma, Fresh, Live Animals, Li-batt).Lithium battery air cargo shipments are becoming ever ... [+]

Port of Long Beach Joins Hydrogen Fueling Partnership

To advance its zero-emissions goals, the Port of Long Beach has joined the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), a public-private partnership formed to help capture newly available federal funding to assist in developing a robust renewable hydrogen market in California. The partnership was ... [+]

Spare parts from the cloud

DB Schenker has become a sustainable spare parts logistics pioneer. "We are the first global logistics provider to offer spare parts delivery via 3D printing. Products from our virtual warehouse are available in a very short time and are manufactured exactly where they are needed," ... [+]

CMA CGM to launch AMERICAS XL

Effective December 2022, CMA CGM will the launch of its new AMERICAS XL service, offering a direct connection between US East Coast and West Coast South America. AMERICAS XL main features will be the following:• 100% CMA CGM Operated Vessels• Only direct service on the market ... [+]

New Head of Global Cargo Sales for SWISS

Gieri Hinnen, currently Head of Labour Relations & HR Steering at SWISS, has decided to take on a new challenge within the company: he will become Head of Global Cargo Sales on 1 February 2023. In his new capacity, Gieri will be in charge of ... [+]

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