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September 22, 2017
Chile-Based LATAM Reports 7% Growth
Santiago-headquartered LATAM Group registered a 7% year-on-year improvement in cargo traffic in August.
READ MORE >September 22, 2017
Hong Kong Exports Increased 12% in August
In the first eight months of 2017, cargo volume at HKIA registered 11.1% year-on-year growth as result of a 12% growth in export volumes, according to Lloyd's Loading List. Hong Kong remains on track to maintain its position as the…
READ MORE >September 19, 2017
Beware of Bauxite
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued new warnings about the dangers of shipping bauxite. Bauxite is a commonly-shipped source of aluminum. A newly-identified phenomenon of “dynamic separation” when there is excess moisture in the cargo could significantly affect a vessel's stability,…
READ MORE >September 19, 2017
Hurricane Maria Causes San Juan-Area Port Closures
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reported that, due to the inclement weather caused by the proximity of Hurricane Maria, commercial trade operations at the San Juan Area Port have been temporarily suspended effective, September 19, 2017. Normal commercial…
READ MORE >September 19, 2017
China’s Air Freight Market Booming
China’s air freight market has been at peak levels all year, reports the Loadstar. Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL) continued a record-breaking year in August, reporting 13.9% year-on-year growth.
READ MORE >September 18, 2017
EU Seeks FTAs with Australia and New Zealand
The European Commission rolled out a proposal last Thursday to start free trade talks with Australia and New Zealand. The proposal is part of an effort by the bloc to strengthen its global trading position and leadership.
READ MORE >September 13, 2017
Office and Port Updates Post Irma
Here is our latest information on office and port closures.
READ MORE >September 8, 2017
Update on Hurricane Irma
Here is our latest update on ocean port and airport closures. We hope that everyone in the path of the hurricane stays safe!
READ MORE >September 6, 2017
All Eyes on Irma!
As of now, our Miami office will be open tomorrow taking care of customers and making final preparations for the arrival of Irma. The office will be closed on Friday. We published this update this afternoon, and further updates will…
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