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Fast Container Turnaround times in Asia, slower in US, Europe

Containers are now moving in and out of China at record speeds as shippers desperately source capacity, but port congestion in Europe and the US continues to slow the return of boxes to Asia and is stymying the recovery of global ocean supply chains.According to a joint report conducted by Container xChange Fraunhofer – CML, as the rush to get exports to buyers soared last year, the average median time ... [+]

December air cargo dampened

December demand in the general air cargo market put a final dampener on 2021 peak season volumes as continuing supply chain issues, congestion on the ground, and concerns over the new Omicron virus suppressed any end-of-year uptick, according to industry analysts, CLIVE Data Services.CLIVE’s latest ... [+]

Port of Oakland launches program to expedite ag exports

The Port of Oakland is set to launch an interagency effort to improve the flow of agricultural exports at the Port. The program involves the use of additional yard space and equipment, restored export ship calls and assistance to export users. The goal is to ... [+]

Port of Palm Beach to help stop human trafficking

In observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Port of Palm Beach is taking steps to prevent human trafficking by joining the Not Alone campaign, a nationwide campaign dedicated to encouraging victims of human trafficking to seek help. The Not Alone campaign was conceived and launched by ... [+]

Port of Baltimore receives top U.S. Coast Guard Security Rating

The state-owned, public marine terminals of the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore received a top security rating for the 13th consecutive year by the U.S. Coast Guard as part of an annual inspection of facilities.  The assessment reviewed security procedures and protocols at the ... [+]

63 Horses Carried Safely through the Clouds by Turkish Cargo

Providing the conditions in the sky that are as similar to the conditions in their natural living environments by exercising maximum care for the live animal shipments, Turkish Cargo once again performed another successfully equine transport operation with the unique service it offers. The air ... [+]

APL Logistics names Thad Bedard as new president

APL Logistics Ltd (APLL) is pleased to announce Thad Bedard as the new president effective January 1, 2022.Prior to becoming president, Thad served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. He will lead APLL in its continuing evolution to grow and become the ... [+]

DB Schenker heads into anniversary year

From horse-drawn carriage to freighter drones: In 2022, DB Schenker celebrates its 150th corporate anniversary. Building on extensive experience in supply chain management, the Germany-headquartered company has long become one of the world’s leading logistics service providers. Today marks the kick-off into an anniversary year ... [+]

Port of Oakland ship turning basins study

The Port of Oakland, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco District, has reached a key milestone in the planning process to widen the Oakland Harbor turning basins to accommodate larger container ships calling North America.The comment period started,December 20, ... [+]

Qatar Airways Cargo is awarded IATA CEIV Live Animals certification

Qatar Airways Cargo has long been committed to ensuring that all animals entrusted to the airline for transportation, receive the best care both on the ground and in the air. Now, following six months of intense process and product audits, Qatar Airways Cargo is proud ... [+]

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