Freight News
CMA CGM is launching a new Med Gulf Ecuador service (MGE) offering a direct connection between the Mediterranean Sea, the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador. It will start on December 19th in Guayaquil.
This will be the only direct and weekly service between the Gulf of Mexico and Ecuador on the market. The service will operate between the Gulf of Mexico (Veracruz, Altamira, Houston and New Orleans) and ...
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China has approved the consolidation and reorganization of China Ocean Shipping Group (COSCO) and China Shipping Group to create one of the world’s largest container lines with a combined revenue of more than $40 billion.
This move is an indication of China’s intention to overhaul inefficient ...
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo volumes measured by freight tonne kilometers rose just 0.5% in October compared to a year ago. Year-over-year expansion fell back from September’s faster growth rate, and total cargo ...
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The 18,000-TEU container ship CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN will make its first U.S. call at the Port of Los Angeles in late December. It will be the largest container ship of this capacity ever to call at any port in the United States. The vessel ...
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A Lufthansa Cargo freighter is from now on flying around the world with the footprints of 24 children on its fuselage. The carrier has turned the MD-11F registered "D-ALCH" into a flying
ambassador for the aid organization Cargo Human Care.
The colorful design was presented on at ...
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Commonwealth, Inc., a full-service third party logistics (3PL) company specializing in providing public warehousing and contract warehousing solutions, is opening a new operation in the KC region. The facility represents an investments of $3.5 million in a 101,567-sq.-ft. facility.
“When the opportunity arose to come to ...
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NYK has placed an order for 5,500 technologically advanced 40-foot refrigerated (reefer) containers, which are more efficient and reliable than older equipment. Delivery of the new units has already commenced.
This strategic investment will ensure that NYK continues to operate one of the newest and most ...
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Paragon Software Systems, Inc. announces a breakthrough in transportation planning - Paragon Route Control. Transportation planners can now use a calendar to create routes that comply with time and day-related local, state and national regulations, and road closures resulting from major public events. Paragon Route ...
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Port of Stockton recently appointed Pete Grossgart as marketing manager. In this position, Grossgart reports to Steve Escobar, deputy port director, real estate and port development. His duties include planning, developing, and implementing the port’s maritime trade and real estate business development efforts. He will ...
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The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA) is conducting a series of informational briefings for the general public on its Southport development project, which aims to significantly expand the Port of Philadelphia’s operations.
Two informational briefings will be held December 8 and 9 and will facilitate open ...
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