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Hapag-Lloyd Launches Digital Rate Distribution on CargoSphere

CargoSphere, the cloud-based rate management platform, announces a direct data feed of ocean rates and tariffs for the global trade lanes from Hapag-Lloyd, the 5th largest container shipping line in the world, to its customers.  The ocean carrier is the first to offer its customers automatic access to all their contract rates using CargoSphere's electronic Smart Upload and Diagnostics Solution (eSUDS). This integration is a dramatic improvement over current labor-intensive industry ... [+]

INTTRA Grows Container Orders to 45 Million, Expands Carrier Network

INTTRA, the largest neutral electronic transaction platform, software and information provider at the center of the ocean shipping industry, announced significant growth in its carrier network with the recent addition of four new carriers, including Evergreen Marine Corporation, one of the largest container fleets in ... [+]

New Wallenius Wilhelmsen group brands

The former operating entity Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has been restructured into two entities; one ocean transport company named Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean (WW Ocean) and a land-based logistics entity named Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions (WW Solutions). The new  branding reflects the new business strategy where ocean ... [+]

Northern Ohio & Western Railway Receives CSX Award for Dramatic Growth in 2017

OmniTRAX, Inc., one of the largest privately held transportation service companies in North America and an affiliate of The Broe Group, received the 2017 CSX Short Line Development Award for the Northern Ohio & Western Railway, LLC (NOW) at the 2018 CSX Short Line Workshop ... [+]

Port of LA records busiest February ever; volumes jump 16%

The Port of Los Angeles processed 725,059 TEUs in February, the busiest February in the port's 111-year history. Volumes jumped 16% compared to last February. Two months into 2018, overall volumes have increased 5.6% compared to 2017, which was the Port's best year ever.  The surge ... [+]

Qatar Airways Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel receive Cargo iQ accreditation

Qatar Airways Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel both received their continuing certification at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas, USA today. Cargo iQ, whose Member Audit and Certification Scheme is administered by independent auditors SGS, has also announced Menzies as its newest member. "The response of ... [+]

AirBridgeCargo extends ULD management partnership with Unilode

AirBridgeCargo Airlines, one of the fastest growing carriers in the world, and Unilode Aviation Solutions, the leading global provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, have extended their ULD management agreement until mid-2023. AirBridgeCargo is one of Unilode's largest customers, operating a ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo Awarded Cargo IQ Certification through External Audit

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, was presented with its Cargo iQ certification at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas. SGS, Cargo iQ's nominated external audit company, audited Emirates SkyCargo's internal processes including the measures taken by the carrier to minimize or eliminate ... [+]

Panama Canal Signs Agreement with Soybean and Corn Producers of Mato Grosso

The Panama Canal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Cuiabá, Brazil that will promote the Panama Canal’s position as a route for grain shipments traveling from northern Brazil to ports accessed in the Pacific Ocean. The agreement, signed with the Association of Soybean and Corn ... [+]

Port Houston Recipient of U.S. Coast Guard’s Prestigious Security Honor

Port Houston is the recipient of the 2018 Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award (Port Authority category). The U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard) this week announced the winners of this prestigious security award for organizations demonstrating excellence in maritime security through their programs and practices. According ... [+]

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