First quarter volume figures are being reported, and Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Eastern Germany and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) in the United States both reported significantly greater volumes of 12.3% and 34.1% in year-over-year growth, according to Air Cargo…
READ MORE >The Port of Rotterdam has announced an application called Pronto that will allow visiting ships to cut their waiting time by an average of 20%. In addition to enabling more effective utilization of capacity and better planning and coordination, Pronto…
READ MORE >The World Trade Organization (WTO) is forecasting global trade growth of 4.4% in 2018 after a 4.7% increase in 2017, the strongest performance in six years. (source: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg)
READ MORE >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…
READ MORE >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.
READ MORE >Singapore and the European Union (EU) have committed to facilitate the ratification of their trade and investment deal by the end of 2018 and push its entry into force soon thereafter. When passed, it will allow consumers and producers to…
READ MORE >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 >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…
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