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March 14, 2018
IATA Symposium Highlights Technology Trends
At a workshop held during IATA’s World Cargo Symposium, moderators sparked an interactive discussion about how technology can be applied to the air cargo business and the hurdles ahead. Whether it’s blockchain, artificial intelligence (A.I.), augmented reality, or the “internet…
READ MORE >February 26, 2018
HMM to Launch Asia-North Europe Route
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) plans to launch a standalone Asia-North Europe service in April that promises industry-leading transit times between Busan and Rotterdam. Branded as the ‘Asia-Europe Express’ (AEX), the new service will turn in 10 weeks with 10 classic…
READ MORE >February 26, 2018
EU Seeks to Break Down Data Barriers
The European Union will seek to break down barriers to the flow of data between businesses in future trade deals, as it tries to promote a more digital economy while also protecting privacy, according to Reuters.
READ MORE >February 14, 2018
China’s Demand for Perishables Drives Capacity
According to one key source, China’s demand for fruit and other perishables is not expected to diminish any time soon. “If all the fruit produced by Europe was exported to China, it would only meet 16% of demand – this…
READ MORE >February 8, 2018
Winter Weather Affecting Paris
Due to heavy snowfall in the region, Paris airports are facing disruptions in operations, including flight delays and cancellations. Unfortunately, this means that our personnel are unable to get freight shipments to and from the airport. The winter weather is forecasted…
READ MORE >February 6, 2018
Port of Baltimore Launches New Service to Europe, Australia and New Zealand; Celebrates Record Year
A new monthly roll-on/roll-off shipping service between Europe, New Zealand and Australia will begin calling the port of Baltimore on March 14. Hoegh Autoliners — a Bermuda-based shipping line that handles a variety of autos, trucks, and other wheeled vehicles…
READ MORE >February 6, 2018
Free Webinar on IMO Polar Code
Diminishing ice in the Arctic will have significant consequences for commercial shippers that rely on the Northern Sea Route. A free webinar offered by IHS Markit/Fairplay on February 7 will focus on how the IMO Polar Code, which went into force…
READ MORE >January 26, 2018
Talks Begin About Modernizing Trade Between Chile and European Union
Chilean officials have said that after 15 years, the agreement needs to be updated by adding issues such as energy, gender, environment, small and medium-sized enterprises, services, and investment.
READ MORE >January 18, 2018
Munich Continues Dynamic Growth
Munich Airport continued its dynamic growth in 2017 by setting new traffic records in passenger traffic, takeoffs and landings, and airfreight.
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