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April 17, 2018


LAX’s PierPass to Implement Appointment-Based System

In order to improve truck traffic mitigation at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, LAX’s PierPass is replacing the current incentive-based pricing model with an appointment-based system that uses a single flat fee on both daytime and nighttime…

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April 17, 2018


Georgia’s Seaports Are Booming

Georgia's seaports reported double-digit growth last month in volumes of containerized cargo, as well as automobiles and heavy machinery. The Port of Savannah handled an increase of 14% in container units in March over the same month last year. Savannah…

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April 11, 2018


Munich Airport Achieves Record Profits

According to the American Journal of Transportation, Munich Airport has reported that it achieved the best result in its history in 2017, with consolidated earnings after taxes at around €155 million. The airport achieved a year-over-year increase of €100 million…

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April 2, 2018


New Australian Packing Declaration Requirements

Effective July 1, 2018, the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) is revising the requirements for packing declarations as they pertain to timber/bamboo. Bamboo packaging IS acceptable provided that it is treated by an approved method prior to export…

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March 21, 2018


Lufthansa Group Announces ‘Best Results in History’

Congratulations to Germany-based Lufthansa Group, who reported its “best results in history” upon releasing its 2017 financial statement. The carrier’s adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose 70% compared to the previous year, and revenues rose 12.4% year-over-year.

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March 19, 2018


Canada to Review Port System Optimization

Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced a formal review of Canada Port Authorities to optimize their role in the transportation system as strategic assets that support inclusive and sustainable growth and trade.

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