Freight News

Polar Air Cargo, LOT Polish and Swiss Sign up with WFS in North America

Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) growing operation in North America has been boosted by new contracts with Polar Air Cargo, LOT Polish Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines. In Cincinnati, WFS has been awarded a three-year contract to support Polar Air Cargo and its partners. In addition to freight acceptance, delivery, build-up and break-down services, the airline and its customers will benefit from the single point of data capture and 100% shipment ... [+]

Subcommittee to Explore Federal Maritime Policy and Challenges

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, will convene a hearing titled “Maritime Transportation: Opportunities and Challenges for the Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission” at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2017. This ... [+]

Containerized Seafood Exports are Major Economic Driver for Nova Scotia

The movement of containerized cargo through the Port of Halifax is a major contributor to the economy of Nova Scotia. The most recent economic impact report, produced by Chris Lowe Planning and Management Group, found the Port of Halifax's economic output from operations on the economy ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo Brings the World’s Best Racehorses to Dubai

Emirates SkyCargo has been transporting some of the world's best racehorses to Dubai for one of the most prestigious global racing events, the Dubai World Cup, which will take place on the 25th March at the Meydan racecourse. Champion thoroughbred horses have been arriving from all parts ... [+]

Fast Train Connection from Northern Europe to Asia Gathers Interest

The new connection between Finland, Russia, Kazakhstan and China was presented at the RailGate Finland –China Express Seminar in Helsinki on March 2017. The potential operators from Kazakhstan introduced themselves in the seminar. “Fast connections are of great importance to export and import companies. This route ... [+]

HMM Returns to POLB

A familiar name is returning to the Port of Long Beach. South Korean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. is bringing a string of vessels to Total Terminals International at Pier T. The Pacific South 1 service, which launched on April 1, consists of four 6,300-TEU and ... [+]

JAXPORT offers vehicle shippers experience and efficiency.

During the past six months, JAXPORT has recorded 12 percent growth in vehicle handling volumes, moving 360,945 vehicles compared to 321,471 during the same period last year and solidifying JAXPORT’s position as one of the nation’s busiest vehicle handling ports. JAXPORT is a leader in the ... [+]

Schiphol Handles Record Volumes, Sees Continued Growth in Q1 2017

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has enjoyed a strong first quarter in 2017, handling a record 420,168 tonnes from January to March, up 8% on the same period last year. March figures grew 9.5% to 154,000 tonnes as a result of a 7.2% growth in full freighter volume ... [+]

100,000 tonnes of cargo pass through Speed Gate

Having introduced optional mobile add-ons, Lufthansa Cargo now collects cargo directly from the customer warehouse, saving customers a whole lot of time. Lufthansa Cargo AG loaded the 100,000th tonne of cargo via Fraport AG’s Speed Gate at Frankfurt Airport on April 24. Lufthansa Cargo AG uses ... [+]

DHL expands global Cargo Insurance service

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group has expanded its ‘all-risks’ Cargo Insurance service to Ghana, Kenya, Morocco and Mozambique. While DHL handles every shipment with utmost care, accidents such as natural disasters can’t be avoided. Therefore, DHL ... [+]

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