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Port of South Louisiana Stacks Success

The Port of South Louisiana, or PortSL, has experienced a remarkable upturn in its fourth quarter results, revealing a surge of nearly 10 million short tons of cargo and a 3.7 percent increase in 2023 cargo.It marked the second substantial annual increase for the second-largest U.S. tonnage port, with 248.1 million short tons following on from 239.3 million short tons in 2022. The reversal follows six-year trend of annual net ... [+]

Rhenus, Seaway7 Extend Partnership

Rhenus Port Logistics in Rotterdam and Seaway7 said they have extended their partnership with a new 10-year contract.Already with 10 years under their belts, the companies have pledged to advance sustainability of their operations, through initiatives such as the use of electric cranes and forklifts, ... [+]

Yang Ming Plan Transpacific Networks for ’25

Ocean Network Express and Taiwan-based Yang Ming said they will introduce a transpacific service in February 2025.Japan-based ONE said it will deploy 16 weekly transpacific services, with an emphasis on end-to-end direct services and high schedule reliability. Yang Ming said it will participate in 13 ... [+]

JB Hunt Taps Simpson as President, CEO

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has named Shelley Simpson as president and CEO of the company, and has nominated her to serve on the company’s board of directions, effective July 1.Simpson is the first woman to serve in the top position at J.B. Hunt, a ... [+]

Embracing High-Touch Service for Shippers

By Tracy Meetre In the fast-paced realm of the transportation industry, where technology often takes center stage, it's easy to overlook the fundamental importance of personalized customer service. Yet, in an industry built on relationships and trust, high-touch service remains not only relevant but imperative for ... [+]

Hub Port Performance Key for Gemini

The Gemini cooperation agreement between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will rely heavily on a small number of transshipment hubs to support its new hub-and-spoke network, according to Drewry’s latest quarterly Ports and Terminals Insight report.While several of the terminals within the planned network reflect world-class operational ... [+]

DHL, Standard Chartered Partner on SAF

Global express shipper DHL Express has signed a strategic partnership with Standard Chartered, a cross-border bank, for DHL Express’ GoGreen Plus service to help scale the use of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF.The two organizations agreed to co-invest in SAF, allowing Standard Chartered to balance ... [+]

Montreal Port Authority announces changes to management structure

The President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) announced changes to the management structure to allow the organization to achieve its strategic ambitions and solidify relationships with clients and partners in the ecosystem, as well as enable the Port of Montreal to play ... [+]

Hactl pact urges tenants: Waste not, want not

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has launched a voluntary Green Terminal Pact (GTP) to encourage its SuperTerminal 1 tenants to reduce carbon footprint and create an environmentally-conscious workplace.  It will also help them prepare for Hong Kong’s Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Charging Scheme. Hactl ... [+]

CargoAi offers load board for spot freight

The CargoAi online marketplace is now offering an Air Freight Load Board for spot cargo. Airlines can now access a comprehensive database of available freight, complete with detailed cargo specifications, in their CargoMART Airline App.Users can browse through a wide range of available freight listings, ... [+]

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