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Logistics
EVA AIR TO CONVERT THREE B777-300ER TO FREIGHTERS
16 March 2022Taiwan's EVA Air is set to convert three of its Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters.
Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Kerry Logistics) has launched a new One Stop Solution (1S2) service between the UK and Turkey citing growing demand in the route.
GEODIS announced that it has obtained Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Accreditation in China as the company ramps up its logistics services to meet the demands of the growing healthcare market.
Kuehne+Nagel said it partnered with X's Project Chorus in an effort to enhance global supply chain visibility and resilience.
Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it will be reactivating its cargo hub in Dubai South, Emirates SkyCentral DWC, for dedicated freighter aircraft operations from March 26 in response to growing global demand.
The Port of Los Angeles (Port of LA) reported another record month in February with volumes continuing to increase despite persisting supply chain woes impacting the shipping industry.
Menzies Aviation renewed and won several key contracts with airlines across Australia and New Zealand including China Airlines, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, Thai Airways, and Aircalin for air cargo and ground handling services.
After reporting a 9.4% growth in its global container volumes last year, DP World sounded positive expectations for its performance this year — although acknowledging current risks which could impact this forecast.
Lufthansa Cargo has started its new short and medium-haul freighter flights in Europe with the maiden flight of its Airbus 321 freighter on March 15 from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dublin (DUB) before continuing to Manchester (MAN).
Qatar Airways Cargo said it transported 190 horses to and from equestrian events in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT TO DRIVE UP AIR CARGO COST; DISRUPT ALREADY CONSTRICTED CAPACITY
15 March 2022The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine is expected to drive up air cargo costs in the medium-term with the Asia-Europe lane seen to feel the most squeeze in both rates and capacity according to a new analysis from the Baltic Exchange Air Fre...
Logistics and shipping companies are warning of dire impacts to the supply chain of China's recent move to put Shenzhen — a major port city — in at least a week-long lockdown to halt a growing Covid-19 outbreak.
CHINA'S EXPRESS LOGISTICS ACTIVITIES EXPAND IN FEBRUARY
14 March 2022China's express logistics sector recorded stable growth in February as market demand and production gradually picked up, Chinese state media said, referring to data from the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing.
ICTSI ADDS YARD EQUIPMENT FOR MANILA FLAGSHIP
14 March 2022Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s flagship operation at the Port of Manila, recently took delivery of eight new Mitsui hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes for its container yard to f...
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking the establishment of a safe maritime corridor for the safe evacuation of seafarers and ships caught between the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.