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News / Mandatory shaft power reduction on all ships may be the way to hit IMO emissions target

Japan’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) delegation is set to call for a mandatory shaft power ...

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News / US cargo carriers line up against the majors over 'threat to 'Open Skies'

US cargo airlines have again voiced their support for Gulf carriers in the face of ...

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News / JIT shipping could cut surging fuel costs and boost schedule reliability

Just-in-time (JIT) vessel arrivals could answer two of container shipping’s most pressing problems: surging fuel ...

IAG Cargo announces 24/7 critical service in time for the Easter holiday

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Atran Airlines optimizes connection between Chinese retailers and Russian consumers with new route from Xi'an to Moscow

Unilode's digital ULD solution now available for Nordisk pallets

Oman Air chooses AVS GSA in Malaysia

AirBridgeCargo Airlines selects Worldwide Flight Services to accelerate growth of strategic partnership with Liege Airport

Panalpina adds new installations service, creating one-stop-shop for telecoms industry

IAG Cargo launches relocation service

WebCargo by Freightos continues digitization of air cargo globally with acquisition of Air Freight Bazaar India

Imperial Logistics’ digital warehouse platform adds new features

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Swiss WorldCargo launch New York’s first GDP-compliant airport facility

Crane Worldwide Logistics Selected as Carrier of Choice by Electrameccanica

NAR: Japan Post privatisation heads to finale with up to $12bn share sale

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo announces global collaboration with SkyCell

AirBridgeCargo Airlines adds additional frequency to Rickenbacker International Airport to reinforce its position in the USA

Unilode strengthens ULD repair network through the acquisition of AeroNet repair centres

Recommends / Amazon closes Chinese online store

So Amazon has failed at something: it has pulled out of China, a market sewn-up ...

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Recommends / HNA subsidiary CWT International defaults on loan

A logistics subsidiary of troubled HNA Group has defaulted on a $179m loan and has ...

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News / Carriers wield the axe on more Asia-North Europe sailings to 'stop the rot'

Ocean carriers plying the Asia-North Europe tradelane are taking measures to “stop the rot” by ...

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News / Panalpina Q1 profits rise, despite 'M&A distractions'

Improved efficiencies helped Panalpina to a first-quarter ebit up 15% to Sfr28.1m ($27.8m), while consolidated profit also ...

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News / Russia steams ahead, while UK rail freight sector calls on Whitehall for more support

A new report calls on the UK government to increase support for the country’s rail ...

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News / Rhenus offers customers the opportunity to opt for 'greener' aircraft

Shippers and forwarders are starting to choose air freight routes and aircraft based on emissions, ...

CSX financial results Intermodal

News / Intermodal services in a dip as CSX 'rationalises' its network to regain reliability

US rail operator CSX’s intermodal division may have closed 2018 on the up, but this ...

Recommends / Zim signs up for Maersk-led TradeLens

For all those naysayers, Maersk may in fact have its day, as yet another “competitor” ...

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Recommends / Amazon under investigation by Italy's competition watchdog

Italy’s competition watchdog is investigating Amazon for alleged anti-competitive behaviour. The Local is reporting that ...

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Comment / Market Insight Exclusive with Jeff Rubin: Nexus of evils – what happens when oil, globalisation and the environment collide?

Jeff Rubin needs no introduction, but I am giving him one anyway. Former CIBC global chief ...

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Comment / Supply chain radar: Panalpina's Q1 surgery is all DSV needs – the patient is on the operating table

The patient is on the operating table. After talking billions of dollars for almost three endless ...

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Comment / Supply chain radar: CSX Corporation – a shareholder value multiplier

Not only is the railroad business in control of supply chain affairs in North America, ...

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News / New Digital Container Shipping Association is aiming to make a splash

A container shipping group to help coordinate the industry’s rapid digitisation has formally launched after ...

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News / MPV and heavylift sector facing mid-term headwinds as global trade slows

The multipurpose vessel (MPV) and heavylift shipping sector is set for 3.8% growth this year, declining to 1.4% in 2020, ...

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News / New logistics park could be an e-commerce air freight bonus for Leipzig Halle

Leipzig Halle Airport is keeping the success of US regional gateway Chicago Rockford front and ...

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News / New York City congestion charge plans don't faze logistics players

Despite the additional cost, logistics operators could benefit from New York City’s decision to impose ...

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News / Boxing clever can help reduce the growing cost of empty container repositioning

Costly empty container repositioning has been exacerbated by the US-China trade war, as more empty ...

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News / Zencargo raises $20m to take on the 'antiquated business' of freight forwarding

This TechCrunch article has already attracted some criticism on Twitter for its “Move over, Flexport” comment (Flexport has ...

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Recommends / Rising fuel costs and capacity surplus push Lufthansa into loss

Rising fuel prices and falling ticket prices have led to a fall in Lufthansa’s first-quarter ...