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Social media awash with #Fish24 as industry celebrates seafood
Social media awash with #Fish24 as industry celebrates seafood by Rachael Harper Go to fishing news uk
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Air India delivers first airport-to-door international pharma shipment
Air India delivers first airport-to-door international pharma shipment Air India’s cargo division has carried out its first-ever airport-to-door international delivery of a critical pharma shipment Go to aircargonews
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Hellmann appoints VP of airfreight for west Europe
Hellmann appoints VP of airfreight for west Europe Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Robert Bartels as vice president of airfreight, west Europe as the company looks to strengthen its airfreight offering Go to aircargonews
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Express handler CFL highlights UK-India trade deal benefits
Express handler CFL highlights UK-India trade deal benefits Heathrow Airport’s onsite express handler, CFL, has highlighted the opportunities for air cargo following the UK’s recent trade deal with India Go to aircargonews
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Cargojet adds converted 767F
Cargojet adds converted 767F Canadian freighter airline Cargojet has added a Boeing 767-300ER freighter to its operations to join its growing fleet of over 40 aircraft Go to aircargonews
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Air India delivers first airport-to-door international pharma shipment
Air India delivers first airport-to-door international pharma shipment Air India’s cargo division has carried out its first-ever airport-to-door international delivery of a critical pharma shipment Go to aircargonews
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News / Legal challenges for tariffs and de minimis, as EU eyes new ecommerce rules
News / Legal challenges for tariffs and de minimis, as EU eyes new ecommerce rules Tariffs and ecommerce are in the legal spotlight on both sides of the Atlantic. A US … Go to loadstar
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News / MSC renews lease for terminal operating subsidiary at Port Everglades until 2034
News / MSC renews lease for terminal operating subsidiary at Port Everglades until 2034 MSC has cemented its presence at US east coast gateway Port Everglades, yesterday signing a … Go to loadstar
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Premium / Ultra large box ships and the distorted shipping cycle
Premium / Ultra large box ships and the distorted shipping cycle Comment: Received wisdom – are the wheels coming off? Go to loadstar
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Premium / Forward Air – damn it! Sell it? Haha, yeah, right…
Premium / Forward Air – damn it! Sell it? Haha, yeah, right… Comment: Love the dog Go to loadstar
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First of its kind U.S. LCO2 barge gets ABS AiP
First of its kind U.S. LCO2 barge gets ABS AiP ABS has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG), the parent company of Aptamus Carbon Solutions, for its preliminary design of a liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) barge. The development of the barge design is a core component of the Tampa Regional…
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Trans-Pacific services set for restart as carriers scramble to restore capacity
Trans-Pacific services set for restart as carriers scramble to restore capacity Carriers may find it difficult to bring trans-Pacific capacity back quickly because they repositioned ships into other trades outside of the region amid the tariff-linked demand drop in April and early May. Go to journal of commerce
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US DOT initiates crackdown on non-English-speaking truckers
US DOT initiates crackdown on non-English-speaking truckers The move to ensure commercial drivers comply with US law requiring English-language proficiency will have ramifications for shippers, carriers and drivers. Go to journal of commerce
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India-US West Coast rates jump as capacity suffers from Asia cargo rush
India-US West Coast rates jump as capacity suffers from Asia cargo rush Indian capacity to the West Coast is in large part confined to extended Asian networks connecting over regional hubs, so space availability remains exposed to demand volatility at origin load ports. Go to journal of commerce
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CPKC grapples with complaints over US, Canada terminal operations
CPKC grapples with complaints over US, Canada terminal operations The railroad says it acted fast to resolve issues at its Dallas-area terminal and denies there have been any significant problems in Calgary and the Toronto area. Go to journal of commerce
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Stakeholders look to advance possible Houston-area dredging project
Stakeholders look to advance possible Houston-area dredging project The Cedar Port industrial park and barge port says the construction of a new ship channel could pave the way for potential development of a container terminal at the site. Go to journal of commerce
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Lufthansa Cargo will start marketing the cargo capacities on ITA Airways routes starting in June 2025. With the… Go to asiacargonews
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DHL Global Forwarding taps Amanda Rasmussen as chief commercial officer
DHL Global Forwarding taps Amanda Rasmussen as chief commercial officer DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Amanda Rasmussen as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), effective May 15, 2025…. Go to asiacargonews
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Kales Airline Services becomes first GSSA to achieve IATA CEIV Pharma certification
Kales Airline Services becomes first GSSA to achieve IATA CEIV Pharma certification May 21, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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First major US SAF deployment by FedEx
First major US SAF deployment by FedEx May 21, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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SkyCell launches AI-powered monitoring to bring visibility to millions of pharma shipments worldwide
SkyCell launches AI-powered monitoring to bring visibility to millions of pharma shipments worldwide May 21, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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4RCargo appoints Hungary sales manager
4RCargo appoints Hungary sales manager Warsaw-headquartered GSSA 4RCargo has appointed Ildikó Darányi as sales manager for its operations in Hungary Go to aircargonews
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Cathay Cargo reports reduced demand out of Hong Kong and China
Cathay Cargo reports reduced demand out of Hong Kong and China Cathay Cargo has seen reduced air cargo demand from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland in May following the US introduction of tariffs Go to aircargonews
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MBS Logistics expands in Switzerland with Gerhard Wegmüller deal
MBS Logistics expands in Switzerland with Gerhard Wegmüller deal MBS Logistics has acquired Gerhard Wegmüller as it looks to expand in the Swiss pharma and aerospace markets Go to aircargonews
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Kales becomes first GSSA to gain IATA CEIV Pharma
Kales becomes first GSSA to gain IATA CEIV Pharma Kales Airline Services claims to have become the first GSSA to achieve the IATA CEIV Pharma Certification Go to aircargonews
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Cathay Cargo reports reduced demand out of Hong Kong and China
Cathay Cargo reports reduced demand out of Hong Kong and China Cathay Cargo has seen reduced air cargo demand from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland in May following the US introduction of tariffs Go to aircargonews
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News / Bottleneck fears as cargo growth outpaces airport infrastructure investment
News / Bottleneck fears as cargo growth outpaces airport infrastructure investment Forwarders and airlines fear new bottlenecks at airports as cargo growth outpaces infrastructure investment. Brandon Fried, … Go to loadstar
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Premium / DSV – ‘overheating’
Premium / DSV – ‘overheating’ Comment: Exhaustion setting in? Go to loadstar
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LTL trucker Pitt Ohio opens marine terminal near Norfolk port
LTL trucker Pitt Ohio opens marine terminal near Norfolk port The 15,000-square-foot, 37-dock-door facility is the latest example of how LTL carriers are expanding into drayage, container handling and global supply chains. Go to journal of commerce
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Carriers forge new paths in ongoing quest to monetize visibility investments
Carriers forge new paths in ongoing quest to monetize visibility investments Hapag-Lloyd is betting it can extract economic value for itself through smart containers in the form of improved fleet utilization, thereby de-risking the uptake – or lack thereof – from customers. Go to journal of commerce
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Scheduling linked to 10% tariffs causing confusion, angst for US importers
Scheduling linked to 10% tariffs causing confusion, angst for US importers A calendar quirk is causing consternation for importers of non-Chinese goods with long lead times who believed they had avoided the first salvo of US tariffs by loading their cargo before the prescribed “load-by” date and are now facing unexpected costs. Go to journal…
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HTA seeks new CEO amid multiple challenges for West Coast drayage operators
HTA seeks new CEO amid multiple challenges for West Coast drayage operators Matt Schrap, who has headed the HTA for the past four years, told the Journal of Commerce he is transitioning to another job but will remain with the group through late August. Go to journal of commerce
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CMA CGM warns that prolonged China-U.S. tariffs could have lasting effects on global trade volumes, highlighting the… Go to asiacargonews
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Lufthansa Cargo has announced executive board changes, naming Frank Bauer as chief operating officer and Greg… Go to asiacargonews
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China Southern Airlines’ first scheduled freighter lands at Glasgow Prestwick
China Southern Airlines’ first scheduled freighter lands at Glasgow Prestwick China Southern Air Logistics and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) have signed a new agreement to launch scheduled cargo… Go to asiacargonews
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Belgian art logistics company Mobull, part of Hasenkamp Group, is advancing its growth strategy with the construction… Go to asiacargonews
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Air Charter Service (ACS) said ongoing geopolitical tensions have created the most uncertain global environment since… Go to asiacargonews
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EU reset: the biggest U-turn to date
EU reset: the biggest U-turn to date May 20, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Tariff deadlines loom as trade talks falter
Tariff deadlines loom as trade talks falter May 20, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Cargo start-up SolitAir takes off with Lido Navigation
Cargo start-up SolitAir takes off with Lido Navigation May 20, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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WestJet Cargo declares TCE’s customs support ‘total success’
WestJet Cargo declares TCE’s customs support ‘total success’ May 20, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Cargolux sponsors life-saving flight for rescued bears
Cargolux sponsors life-saving flight for rescued bears May 20, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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E-commerce and exports lift Bournemouth’s Cargo First
E-commerce and exports lift Bournemouth’s Cargo First Bournemouth Airport’s dedicated cargo handling business saw its cargo volumes rapidly increase over the last fiscal year, thanks to rising e-commerce and exports Go to aircargonews
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Booking portal provider Freightos confident on outlook despite tariffs
Booking portal provider Freightos confident on outlook despite tariffs Freightos is positive on its outlook for the coming year despite the impact of tariffs on the cargo market Go to aircargonews
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Cargolux to fly rescue bears to new UK home
Cargolux to fly rescue bears to new UK home Cargolux has offered to fly two rescue bears to the UK where they will live in an animal sanctuary on the country’s south coast Go to aircargonews
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Cargolux and AIT Worldwide Logistics sign SAF deal
Cargolux and AIT Worldwide Logistics sign SAF deal Cargolux and global freight forwarding partner AIT Worldwide Logistics have signed the largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) deal in their history Go to aircargonews
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Cargolux to fly rescue bears to new UK home
Cargolux to fly rescue bears to new UK home Cargolux has offered to fly two rescue bears to the UK where they will live in an animal sanctuary on the country’s south coast Go to aircargonews
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News / Zim set to reinstate its transpacific ZX2 express service
News / Zim set to reinstate its transpacific ZX2 express service In what could be one of the shortest service suspensions in shipping history, Zim is … Go to loadstar
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Premium / (New) CH Robinson – two sides of the same coin
Premium / (New) CH Robinson – two sides of the same coin Comment: To target headcount is not a KPI… Go to loadstar
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News / Demand for transpac airfreight capacity returning – but ‘it’s not ecommerce-driven’
News / Demand for transpac airfreight capacity returning – but ‘it’s not ecommerce-driven’ Around half of the lost air cargo capacity on the transpacific has returned in the … Go to loadstar
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News / KMTC to dip its toes back in the transpacific trade after 40 years
News / KMTC to dip its toes back in the transpacific trade after 40 years South Korean regional carrier KMTC Line has returned to the transpacific after 40 years, joining … Go to loadstar
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Norway invites bids for major new floating wind project, Utsira Nord
Norway invites bids for major new floating wind project, Utsira Nord Norway’s Ministry of Energy is inviting companies to bid for three offshore wind projects of up to to 500 MW each at Utsira Nord, off the coast of Rogaland, where the water depths dictate the use of floating offshore solutions. The second stage of…
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US LTL pricing maintains record high as truckload slumps
US LTL pricing maintains record high as truckload slumps The US price index for LTL trucking, bolstered by new contracts, is as high as it’s ever been, but the truckload sector is stuck in a two-year trough. Go to journal of commerce
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USWC recovered import market share last year amid East, Gulf coast labor woes
USWC recovered import market share last year amid East, Gulf coast labor woes The Port of Los Angeles took the top spot for containerized imports in 2024 and edged out Houston and Savannah as the busiest gateway for exports. Go to journal of commerce
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US supply chain planning must involve a mix of the known and unknown
US supply chain planning must involve a mix of the known and unknown Importers can get a fairly good sense of how to proceed over the next few months based on developments to date, but things will get fuzzy when the separate cooldown periods for tariffs on China and the rest of the world expire…
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UK-EU trade deal designed to ease Brexit-driven border frictions
UK-EU trade deal designed to ease Brexit-driven border frictions Strained relationships between London and Brussels have plagued trade negotiations over the past five years around complex issues including tariffs, regulations, fishing rights and the movement of people. Go to journal of commerce
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Ports look to delay proposed US tariffs on Chinese-made cranes
Ports look to delay proposed US tariffs on Chinese-made cranes Under their current configuration, the newest round of tariffs targeting China’s maritime industry will add $7 billion in costs for US ports, according to one estimate. Go to journal of commerce
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Despite current market volatility, Emirates Group remains cautiously optimistic about its outlook, emphasizing its… Go to asiacargonews
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Revolutionising fleet management
Revolutionising fleet management May 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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How the termination of transhipment facility for Bangladesh will impact logistics
How the termination of transhipment facility for Bangladesh will impact logistics May 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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60 seconds with… Carina Tüllmann
60 seconds with… Carina Tüllmann May 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Nearshoring, compliance, and supply chain resilience
Nearshoring, compliance, and supply chain resilience May 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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60 Seconds With… Robert Schönberger
60 Seconds With… Robert Schönberger May 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Liege Airport scales up freight, tech and sustainability
Liege Airport scales up freight, tech and sustainability May 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Çelebi Aviation responds to ground handling suspension in India
Çelebi Aviation responds to ground handling suspension in India May 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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PLAY opts for Nordic GSA and Globe Air Cargo France
PLAY opts for Nordic GSA and Globe Air Cargo France May 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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CargoTech offers digital capacity win-win to airline partners
CargoTech offers digital capacity win-win to airline partners May 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Qatar Airways Group announces strongest financial results in its history
Qatar Airways Group announces strongest financial results in its history May 19, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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PLAY selects ECS subsidiaries for GSSA deals in France and Denmark
PLAY selects ECS subsidiaries for GSSA deals in France and Denmark Fledgling low-cost carrier PLAY has selected ECS Group subsidiaries Globe Air Cargo France and Nordic GSA to provide sales agency services for France and Denmark Go to aircargonews
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Global GSA’s Mondial becomes GSA for Coyne across Germany
Global GSA’s Mondial becomes GSA for Coyne across Germany Global GSA Group subsidiary Mondial Airline Services has won a GSA tender to represent Coyne Airways across Germany Go to aircargonews
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De minimis exemption change hits China-US air cargo demand
De minimis exemption change hits China-US air cargo demand Air cargo demand between China and the US fell in the first full week of the end of the de minimis exemption for packages transported to the North American country Go to aircargonews
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Challenge has plans for up to 10 777-300 converted freighters
Challenge has plans for up to 10 777-300 converted freighters Challenge Group has launched its Boeing 777-300ERSF conversion programme and said there could be up to 10 of the conversion type within the next five years Go to aircargonews
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Qatar Cargo sees revenues take off in FY2025
Qatar Cargo sees revenues take off in FY2025 Qatar Cargo recorded a double-digit improvement in cargo revenues during the 2024/25 fiscal year, while there was a smaller increase in cargo carried Go to aircargonews
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News / ‘Cargo collision’ expected as transpacific capacity tightens and rates rise
News / ‘Cargo collision’ expected as transpacific capacity tightens and rates rise Transpacific shippers keen to take advantage of the 90-day tariff time-out are likely to be … Go to loadstar
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Premium / OceanX: Zim, CMA and Hapag are eating Mærsk’s market share
Premium / OceanX: Zim, CMA and Hapag are eating Mærsk’s market share Comment: You win some, you lose some Go to loadstar
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News / CMA CGM will carry on investing after ‘solid’ Q1, despite unclear outlook
News / CMA CGM will carry on investing after ‘solid’ Q1, despite unclear outlook CMA CGM’s shipping line was exactly in line with the average market growth in Q1, … Go to loadstar
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Sponsored Post / Navigating supply chain trends in 2025: efficiency, visibility, and adaptability
Sponsored Post / Navigating supply chain trends in 2025: efficiency, visibility, and adaptability As we approach the 2025 peak season, supply chains stand at the crossroads of transformative … Go to loadstar
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News in Brief Podcast | Week 20 | 90-day countdown, India and Pakistan
News in Brief Podcast | Week 20 | 90-day countdown, India and Pakistan In this episode of The Loadstar’s News in Brief Podcast, host and news reporter Charlotte … Go to loadstar
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California’s first of three offshore platforms back in oil production business after 10 years
California’s first of three offshore platforms back in oil production business after 10 years Sable Offshore, a Texas-based oil company, has restarted oil output from a platform off the coast of California, where production has been offline for a decade. The post California’s first of three offshore platforms back in oil production business after 10…
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Capacity-demand imbalance to shield truck rates from US import surge
Capacity-demand imbalance to shield truck rates from US import surge Greater interplay between US drayage and truckload markets may appear as imports fluctuate due to shifting tariff deadlines, but little impact is expected on pricing. Go to journal of commerce
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Potential regulatory bombshells flying under MPV sector’s radar
Potential regulatory bombshells flying under MPV sector’s radar Breakbulk and project cargo industry stakeholders must take note of the far-reaching potential ramifications of the recently reintroduced US SHIPS Act, writes Associate Editor Carly Fields. Go to journal of commerce
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US tariff-linked cargo rush causes port congestion, box shortages in China
US tariff-linked cargo rush causes port congestion, box shortages in China Forwarders expect congestion and container shortages to worsen in the next few weeks as carriers redeploy vessels to trans-Pacific services from Asia-Europe trades to meet increased demand from shippers. Go to journal of commerce
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Zim restarts China-Los Angeles service to capture fresh import demand
Zim restarts China-Los Angeles service to capture fresh import demand The Zim Central China Xpress will restart next week, little more than a month after Zim announced its suspension as part of the carrier’s broader 30% to 35% trim in its trans-Pacific network. Go to journal of commerce
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Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has reorganized its European commercial team into five… Go to asiacargonews
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Saudi Arabian logistics provider SAL has joined Cargo iQ as a full member, further expanding the organization… Go to asiacargonews
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AERION: A strategic think tank for air cargo
AERION: A strategic think tank for air cargo May 18, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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News / Spot rates on transpacific surge after news of tariff time-out
News / Spot rates on transpacific surge after news of tariff time-out Container freight spot rates shot up on the transpacific trades this week, with an immediate … Go to loadstar
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Adapting to Africa’s cargo boom
Adapting to Africa’s cargo boom May 16, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Demand drops further in the wake of ‘de minimis’ exemption end
Demand drops further in the wake of ‘de minimis’ exemption end May 16, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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India Revokes Celebi’s Aviation Security Clearance
India Revokes Celebi’s Aviation Security Clearance May 16, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Two circus lions are heading to a new life in Africa
Two circus lions are heading to a new life in Africa May 16, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Last of 10 sentenced in Polar fraud case
Last of 10 sentenced in Polar fraud case The last of 10 defendants charged in an alleged scheme to defraud Polar Air Cargo has been handed a two-year prison sentence Go to aircargonews
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Transpacific air cargo capacity continues to recover but still lags last year
Transpacific air cargo capacity continues to recover but still lags last year Widebody freighter capacity operating on the transpacific trade lane has continued to recover over the past week but still lags behind the levels reported a year ago Go to aircargonews
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Management changes at Lufhansa Cargo
Management changes at Lufhansa Cargo Lufthansa Cargo has appointed Frank Bauer as its new chief operating officer, while Gregor Schleussner will replace him as in his current role of chief financial officer Go to aircargonews
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Singapore cargo revenue climbs but yields down
Singapore cargo revenue climbs but yields down Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s cargo revenue increased in the 2024/25 financial year, but increased competion saw yields drop Go to aircargonews
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Last of 10 sentenced in Polar fraud case
Last of 10 sentenced in Polar fraud case The last of 10 defendants charged in an alleged scheme to defraud Polar Air Cargo has been handed a two-year prison sentence Go to aircargonews
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News / Threat to airport operations as India revokes security clearance for handler Çelebi
News / Threat to airport operations as India revokes security clearance for handler Çelebi Airport operations in India could face new challenges, after Çelebi Aviation, a part Turkish-owned ground … Go to loadstar
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News / South America will benefit as air cargo traffic diverts from the transpacific
News / South America will benefit as air cargo traffic diverts from the transpacific South America is set to be a main attraction amid capacity cuts on the transpacific, … Go to loadstar
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Premium / Tackling the tariff trap
Premium / Tackling the tariff trap Comment: Are there more answers than questions? Go to loadstar
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Premium / Under the radar: What to make of profit swings at regional carriers
Premium / Under the radar: What to make of profit swings at regional carriers Comment: SITC is still the one to watch Go to loadstar