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Pause in tariff hikes drives big gains in trans-Pacific spot rates
Pause in tariff hikes drives big gains in trans-Pacific spot rates Carriers are looking to ride the higher rates as long as they can before the fresh vessel capacity that is making its way to the trans-Pacific begins to dull the momentum. Go to journal of commerce
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Global air cargo tonnage remained stable in the week ending May 25, according to a recent WorldACD report, showing no… Go to asiacargonews
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Global schedule reliability grew once more and made a new record as the highest level recorded since November 2023,… Go to asiacargonews
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Mersin International Port completes first phase of East Med Hub 2 terminal
Mersin International Port completes first phase of East Med Hub 2 terminal Mersin International Port Management Inc. (MIP), a key gateway terminal in Türkiye and a joint venture bet… Go to asiacargonews
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Gebrüder Weiss is set to open a new country organisation in Thailand on June 1, 2025. The international trans… Go to asiacargonews
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DP World, in partnership with VIMC Container Lines Joint Stock Company (VIMC Lines) has launched the Mekong Express, a… Go to asiacargonews
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Reducing Emissions and Improving Efficiency
Reducing Emissions and Improving Efficiency June 4, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Rewriting the Rules of Capacity Planning
Rewriting the Rules of Capacity Planning June 4, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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XCR airport steps into the spotlight
XCR airport steps into the spotlight June 4, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Navigating turbulent Trade Winds
Navigating turbulent Trade Winds June 4, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Global growth with a Canadian backbone
Global growth with a Canadian backbone June 4, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Signs your business has been hacked amid growing cyber attacks
Signs your business has been hacked amid growing cyber attacks June 3, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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China Airlines takes flight with cargo.one as its digital sales partner
China Airlines takes flight with cargo.one as its digital sales partner June 3, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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PIK welcomes Air China Cargo’s new freighter service
PIK welcomes Air China Cargo’s new freighter service June 3, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Liege Airport launches CargoLand – the hub of the future
Liege Airport launches CargoLand – the hub of the future June 3, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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UK launches bold airspace overhaul to cut emissions
UK launches bold airspace overhaul to cut emissions June 3, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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TIACA announces the three finalists in Sustainability Awards
TIACA announces the three finalists in Sustainability Awards Following on from the recent confirmation by the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) of one winner of the seventh iteration of its Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, as reported yesterday in Air Cargo News, the association has now revealed the three finalists in the Start-Up/Small Business section of…
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Oman Air confirms new GHA deals
Oman Air confirms new GHA deals Muscat-based Oman Air has named CHI Aviation Handling as its new ground handling agent (GHA) at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s busiest airfreight hub Go to aircargonews
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Heathrow forms new Cargo Community Steering Committee
Heathrow forms new Cargo Community Steering Committee London Heathrow International Airport has brought together a range of freight stakeholders into a new collaborative body called the Cargo Community Steering Committee Go to aircargonews
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Etihad and SF Airlines ink Joint Business Agreement
Etihad and SF Airlines ink Joint Business Agreement UAE flag-carrier Etihad Airways and China-based freight carrier SF Airlines have signed a Joint Business Agreement (JBA) that is designed to enhance their cargo operations, expand their network capacity and offer their customers greater flexibility and service options Go to aircargonews
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Oman Air confirms new GHA deals
Oman Air confirms new GHA deals Muscat-based Oman Air has named CHI Aviation Handling as its new ground handling agent (GHA) at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s busiest airfreight hub Go to aircargonews
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Premium / ‘Now or never’ for Kuehne and DHL GF to hit back at DSV
Premium / ‘Now or never’ for Kuehne and DHL GF to hit back at DSV Comment: Alarm bells ringing Go to loadstar
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News / CMA CGM eyeing multi-billion euro investment programme in Algeria
News / CMA CGM eyeing multi-billion euro investment programme in Algeria CMA CGM is poised to unveil a multi-billion euro investment programme in Algeria, part of … Go to loadstar
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News / Transhipment and ‘the giants of global trade’ – Vizhinjam Port can handle it
News / Transhipment and ‘the giants of global trade’ – Vizhinjam Port can handle it MSC has significantly ramped up its shuttle and other regional services out of southern India’s … Go to loadstar
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News / Longer-term planning needed as noise out of Washington distorts the market
News / Longer-term planning needed as noise out of Washington distorts the market Carriers and shippers need to focus on long-term planning rather than reacting to the noise … Go to loadstar
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Safety & Security / Project cargo: oversized and heavy, posing risks outside the norm for ports
Safety & Security / Project cargo: oversized and heavy, posing risks outside the norm for ports With project and so-called ‘oversized’ cargo forming an increasing element of handling activities at ports, … Go to loadstar
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Mexico presents obstacles to meeting J.B. Hunt’s ‘Quantum’ guarantee
Mexico presents obstacles to meeting J.B. Hunt’s ‘Quantum’ guarantee Hauling containers between Mexico and US comes with additional regulations and potential disruptions that could make the 95% on-time performance promise more challenging for Hunt’s new cross-border service. Go to journal of commerce
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Disruption lingers at Mexico’s Manzanillo port weeks after brief strike
Disruption lingers at Mexico’s Manzanillo port weeks after brief strike While terminal operators had hoped that problems stemming from the mid-May work stoppage would be mostly over, forwarders are still reporting cargo delays. Go to journal of commerce
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Conventional power drives project cargo pipeline, but midterm worries persist
Conventional power drives project cargo pipeline, but midterm worries persist While traditional energy projects continue to drive immediate demand, long-heralded energy transition initiatives are progressing at a far slower pace amid tariffs and investment uncertainty. Go to journal of commerce
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Current market allows top ocean carriers to strengthen long-term position
Current market allows top ocean carriers to strengthen long-term position Despite sustained and pending capacity injections, major liners have the ability to alleviate short-term losses and produce healthy profits, writes Jeremy Masters. Go to journal of commerce
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Asia-Europe ocean rates spike on congestion, capacity shift
Asia-Europe ocean rates spike on congestion, capacity shift Labor shortages and low water levels in Europe are intensifying persistent port bottlenecks, while the trans-Pacific demand is pulling vessels out of Asia-Europe. Go to journal of commerce
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ONE advances green strategy with ship recycling policy, SRTI membership
ONE advances green strategy with ship recycling policy, SRTI membership Ocean Network Express (ONE) has advanced its Green Strategy by implementing a Ship Recycling Policy and joining the… Go to asiacargonews
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DP World has unveiled a fully integrated logistics and market-entry solution aimed at addressing the long-standing… Go to asiacargonews
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Port Houston had a strong April in terms of containers, handling 387,478 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) across its… Go to asiacargonews
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Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler – has begun Phase 2 of the… Go to asiacargonews
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Kuehne+Nagel appoints new global head of sales
Kuehne+Nagel appoints new global head of sales Kuehne+Nagel has appointed Shirley Sharma Paterson as global head of sales, effective August 1, 2025. The global… Go to asiacargonews
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Data Without Borders
Data Without Borders June 3, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Building a High-Flying Operation
Building a High-Flying Operation June 3, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Screening in the e-commerce age
Screening in the e-commerce age June 3, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Redefining cargo agility
Redefining cargo agility June 3, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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What’s next for Europe?
What’s next for Europe? June 3, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, and MASkargo prepare to launch Global Cargo Joint Business
Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, and MASkargo prepare to launch Global Cargo Joint Business June 2, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Etihad Cargo launches SmartTrack, the industry’s first real-time smart shipment tracking solution
Etihad Cargo launches SmartTrack, the industry’s first real-time smart shipment tracking solution June 2, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Chapman Freeborn unveils new European cargo team at Air Cargo Europe
Chapman Freeborn unveils new European cargo team at Air Cargo Europe June 2, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Panattoni breaks ground on the UK’s largest ever speculative logistics facility
Panattoni breaks ground on the UK’s largest ever speculative logistics facility June 2, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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No planes? No problem!
No planes? No problem! June 2, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Starmer makes feeble defence of EU-UK deal
Starmer makes feeble defence of EU-UK deal by Fishing News Go to fishing news uk
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Nicknames from Hull’s fishing trawling heritage
Nicknames from Hull’s fishing trawling heritage by Fishing News Go to fishing news uk
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£360m UK Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund announced
£360m UK Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund announced by Fishing News Go to fishing news uk
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12 more years of EU fishing access
12 more years of EU fishing access by Fishing News Go to fishing news uk
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Glasgow Prestwick welcomes new Air China Cargo service
Glasgow Prestwick welcomes new Air China Cargo service The inaugural flight of a new regular Air China Cargo freighter service into Glasgow Prestwick Airport landed at the Scottish gateway this morning (June 2) Go to aircargonews
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Etihad Cargo to introduce SmartTrack track-and-trace service
Etihad Cargo to introduce SmartTrack track-and-trace service Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of UAE flag-carrier Etihad Airways, is to introduce SmartTrack, a premium service that gives customers real-time access to shipment location and status data. Go to aircargonews
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Chapman Freeborn makes changes
Chapman Freeborn makes changes Charter broker Chapman Freeborn has announced two personnel changes. Go to aircargonews
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AFKLMP Cargo to offer a global AI-powered service platform
AFKLMP Cargo to offer a global AI-powered service platform Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) is to offer a more personalised and responsive service for its customers with the launch of CRM360, a global artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform codeveloped with customer relationship management (CRM) software company Salesforce. Go to aircargonews
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Glasgow Prestwick welcomes new Air China Cargo service
Glasgow Prestwick welcomes new Air China Cargo service The inaugural flight of a new regular Air China Cargo freighter service into Glasgow Prestwick Airport landed at the Scottish gateway this morning (June 2) Go to aircargonews
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News / Uncertainty drives Yang Ming fleet boost as focus switches to Asia-Europe trades
News / Uncertainty drives Yang Ming fleet boost as focus switches to Asia-Europe trades Taiwan shipping line Yang Ming must look to diversify its service portfolio, said chairman Tsai … Go to loadstar
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People / Chris Heibel promoted to chief operating officer at ARC Group
People / Chris Heibel promoted to chief operating officer at ARC Group American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier Group (ARC) has appointed Chris Heibel (above) as its new chief … Go to loadstar
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 22 | Trump’s tariff hurdle, ocean schedule reliability, and rate rise
News in Brief Podcast | Week 22 | Trump’s tariff hurdle, ocean schedule reliability, and rate rise In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte Goldstone … Go to loadstar
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Premium / EXCLUSIVE: CH Robinson Global Forwarding – US leadership exodus
Premium / EXCLUSIVE: CH Robinson Global Forwarding – US leadership exodus Comment: A people business but tech is the future. Ouch! Go to loadstar
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News / Partnerships are key to building efficient air cargo operations in Africa
News / Partnerships are key to building efficient air cargo operations in Africa Africa’s long-underperforming air cargo market is finally gaining momentum, with operators and handlers quietly building: … Go to loadstar
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Shippers mull new lease on life for overage multipurpose vessels
Shippers mull new lease on life for overage multipurpose vessels An aging MPV fleet is causing concerns for shippers and forwarders in a market where the fleet has limited capacity to accommodate cargo growth. Go to journal of commerce
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Tech-Driven Growth
Tech-Driven Growth June 2, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Charting a Sustainable Flightpath
Charting a Sustainable Flightpath June 2, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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What’s new at WCAworld
What’s new at WCAworld June 2, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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From Regional Runway to National Cargo Powerhouse
From Regional Runway to National Cargo Powerhouse June 2, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Strategic launchpad
Strategic launchpad June 2, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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cargo.one launches booking from Descartes platform
cargo.one launches booking from Descartes platform June 2, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Forging the Transcontinental Air Cargo Corridor
Forging the Transcontinental Air Cargo Corridor June 1, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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News / Bad news for shippers as wave of transpacific rate increases continues
News / Bad news for shippers as wave of transpacific rate increases continues Container spot freight rates on the transpacific trade saw another week of double-digit gains, as … Go to loadstar
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Asia port disruption wave reaches Singapore
Asia port disruption wave reaches Singapore That the port is the largest transshipment hub makes it convenient for carriers to transship cargo as they redeploy vessels from European and other long-haul trades to US-focused services. Go to journal of commerce
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Acquisition expands Canada’s Mullen Group customs brokerage, forwarding
Acquisition expands Canada’s Mullen Group customs brokerage, forwarding The acquisition of Cole Group brings Mullen trade consulting and additional non-asset logistics leverage in the US and Canada. Go to journal of commerce
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BGS renews its collaboration with SkyUp to continue supplying aviation fuel at Riga and Tallin bases
BGS renews its collaboration with SkyUp to continue supplying aviation fuel at Riga and Tallin bases May 30, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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transport logistic and HLPFI partner to launch global project cargo platform
transport logistic and HLPFI partner to launch global project cargo platform May 30, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Astral Aviation launches B767-300F service from Hong Kong to Brisbane
Astral Aviation launches B767-300F service from Hong Kong to Brisbane May 30, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Gatwick Airport appoints new CEO
Gatwick Airport appoints new CEO Pierre-Hugues Schmit has been appointed as the new chief executive of London Gatwick Airport as the current incumbent steps up to a new role at the airport’s owner Go to aircargonews
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Qatar expands AI ‘human’ to cargo operations
Qatar expands AI ‘human’ to cargo operations Qatar Airways Cargo has expanded the capabilities of its AI digital ‘human’ to the air cargo industry Go to aircargonews
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Airbus completes first A350F wingset
Airbus completes first A350F wingset Airbus has completed manufacturing for the first ever set of wings for its new A350 freighter as it continues to build its first test A350F Go to aircargonews
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News / Dates to watch for in the latest chapter of TACO’s tariff travail
News / Dates to watch for in the latest chapter of TACO’s tariff travail The whiplash continues. As expected, the White House won a reprieve in an appeals court, … Go to loadstar
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News / No deals with carriers, say Houthis – Red Sea safe for non Israel-affiliated ships
News / No deals with carriers, say Houthis – Red Sea safe for non Israel-affiliated ships Yemen’s Houthi militia have told The Loadstar they have not been giving assurances to individual … Go to loadstar
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Premium / Analysis: CVC-backed Scan Global – more growth, more debt, more losses
Premium / Analysis: CVC-backed Scan Global – more growth, more debt, more losses Comment: Digging to find treasure Go to loadstar
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News / The days of single-sourcing are over, as shippers see disruption as ‘normal’
News / The days of single-sourcing are over, as shippers see disruption as ‘normal’ Shippers will make permanent moves towards dual-sourcing strategies to defend themselves against the myriad shocks … Go to loadstar
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News / Liner schedule reliability improving, with Gemini carriers leading the way
News / Liner schedule reliability improving, with Gemini carriers leading the way Ocean schedule reliability is at its highest in 17 months, according to Sea Intelligence, which … Go to loadstar
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LA port stakeholders warming to plan to mitigate impact of bridge project
LA port stakeholders warming to plan to mitigate impact of bridge project The industry says consistency and communication are the key to minimizing disruption to port traffic during the project to repair the deck of the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Go to journal of commerce
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Appeals court temporarily restores US tariffs
Appeals court temporarily restores US tariffs Within a span of roughly 24 hours, one court decision blocked the US tariffs and a separate ruling restored the tariffs through June 9, if not longer. Go to journal of commerce
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J.B. Hunt launching Quantum de Mexico for time-sensitive cross-border freight
J.B. Hunt launching Quantum de Mexico for time-sensitive cross-border freight To achieve the promised 95% on-time performance, J.B. Hunt will require a strong collaboration with BNSF Railway and Grupo México Transportes (Ferromex) to navigate challenges in cross-border rail. Go to journal of commerce
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Congress, states join DOT targeting non-English-speaking truckers
Congress, states join DOT targeting non-English-speaking truckers Trucking executives don’t believe a crackdown on truck drivers who can’t speak or read English will significantly reduce truck capacity. Go to journal of commerce
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Qatar Airways Cargo reports record year
Qatar Airways Cargo reports record year Qatar Airways Cargo reported a 17.4% increase in cargo revenue and transported 1.5 million tonnes of chargeable weight… Go to asiacargonews
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Lufthansa Cargo has recently started utilizing a software solution it developed internally to automatically enter… Go to asiacargonews
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the appointment of Sheldon Hee as regional vice… Go to asiacargonews
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Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL) and the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding… Go to asiacargonews
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DHL Group has expanded its partnership with Shopify to make it easier for merchants to ship their products around the… Go to asiacargonews
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SriLankan Cargo Secures South Asia’s First IATA Lithium Battery Certification
SriLankan Cargo Secures South Asia’s First IATA Lithium Battery Certification May 29, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Rates Edge Up Amid Ocean Shipping Disruptions
Rates Edge Up Amid Ocean Shipping Disruptions May 29, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Construction tender launched for CPK Airport’s passenger terminal
Construction tender launched for CPK Airport’s passenger terminal May 29, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Simplifying Shipment Tracking for the Logistics Industry
Simplifying Shipment Tracking for the Logistics Industry May 29, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Builders Vision backs Firefly Green Fuels to accelerate rollout of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation
Builders Vision backs Firefly Green Fuels to accelerate rollout of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation May 29, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Euroseas cashes in on 20-year-old post-panamax boxship
Euroseas cashes in on 20-year-old post-panamax boxship Greek containership owner Euroseas is set to lock in a strong return by selling a 20-year-old post-panamax vessel acquired less than four years ago. The Nasdaq-listed company has offloaded the 2005 Koyo Dock-built 6,350 teu Marcos V to an undisclosed, unaffiliated buyer for $50m. Euroseas originally bought the…
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Hactl makes progress on intelligent cargo thermal detection system
Hactl makes progress on intelligent cargo thermal detection system Hactl has begun phase two of the implementation of its intelligent cargo thermal detection system at SuperTerminal 1 within Hong Kong International Airport Go to aircargonews
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Front loading and goods rerouting boosts APAC demand
Front loading and goods rerouting boosts APAC demand Advance loading of shipments on selected routes and the rerouting of goods to alternative gateways supported air cargo demand growth for Asia Pacific airlines in April Go to aircargonews
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ACN Awards deadline extended
ACN Awards deadline extended The deadline to enter this year’s Air Cargo News Awards is being extended in response to popular demand Go to aircargonews