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Rickenbacker Sees Significant Success in 2015

Rickenbacker International Airport enjoyed strong success in 2015 and is poised for even greater things in 2016, reports officials at Columbus Regional Airport Authority. “Significant increases in cargo activity, a new international market and new facilities to accommodate growth will only add to the impressive economic impact cargo and logistics already provides the region,” said Elaine Roberts, President & CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. “After years of laying the ... [+]

AAFA Supports TTP

The American Apparel & Footwear Association, a trade association representing more than 1,000 brands with members from across the entire fashion supply chain, says TPP will bring opportunities. The trade group  urges the Obama Administration and Congress to work together for timely approval, seamless implementation "With ... [+]

CaroTrans Announces a Strategic Alliance with Thrutainers International in South Africa

CaroTrans has entered into a significant partnership with Thrutainers International, an established NVOCC in South Africa. This cooperation creates a solid, comprehensive US- Sub-Saharan Africa import/export LCL service network in this important trade lane.  In 2016, Sub-Saharan Africa is forecasted to have a 3.5% GDP ... [+]

C.H. Robinson Opens Second Air Freight Screening Facility

C.H. Robinson opened a new state of the art certified cargo screening facility (CCSF) in Carson, CA, on January 27 that will better support air service in the Los Angeles area, reduce delays for customers, and improve tracking capabilities. This is the second CCSF operated ... [+]

Ports America Refocuses West Coast Strategy

Stevedore and terminal operating company Ports America is focusing its business strategies on increasing its West Coast presence through additional investments and expansion of services into new terminals. Areas of concentration include Los Angeles, Long Beach, the Pacific Northwest and western Canada. These regions have ... [+]

Reunion Island Becomes CMA CGM Group’s New Maritime Hub in Indian Ocean

The Reunion Island became CMA CGM Group’s maritime hub in the Indian Ocean in late January. CMA CGM is offering five weekly calls via Reunion Island, compared to three previously. Reunion Island links CMA CGM with Europe, Australia, Asia, India, East Africa, West Africa and South ... [+]

SC Ports Authority Posts 10% Container Growth in 2015

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) posted 10% container growth in 2015, a year highlighted by strong volumes and significant progress on the harbor deepening project. SCPA handled 144,718 TEUs in December, pushing total container volume to 1.97 million in 2015. As measured in pier containers, or total ... [+]

United Airlines to Operate Longest Scheduled Flight between SFO and SIN

United Airlines has announced that it will introduce daily nonstop flights between its San Francisco International Airport hub and Singapore's Changi Airport, effective June 1, 2016 (westbound), subject to government approval. United will be the first airline to offer nonstop service between San Francisco and ... [+]

Copenhagen Airport is Tops

Air Travel Intelligence Company OAG´s report, Punctuality League 2015 ranked Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Denmark as the most punctual airport among the 20 best medium airports in the world.  In the same report, the city ranked Copenhagen as the most punctual city worldwide.  That pushed Copenhagen ... [+]

Kudos EIA! First LEED® Gold Certification for an Airport Terminal in Canada

Edmonton International Airport (EIA) in Alberta, Canada, has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification for the South Terminal Domestic/International/Transborder Expansion and LEED® Gold certification for the new Central Tower. LEED® is a certification achieved through independent review of design, construction, ... [+]

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