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abril 4, 2019
Port of Antwerp Pursues Methanol as Alternative Energy Source
The Port of Antwerp is pursuing a pilot project focused on the sustainable production of methanol, as well as introducing a methanol-powered tug in the near future. The project is targeting production of as much as 8,000 tons of sustainable…
READ MORE >abril 4, 2019
FIATA Releases Best Practice Guide for Fighting Cyber Crimes
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has released a Best Practice Guide on Prevention of Cybercrime aimed at helping the industry thwart growing online threats to supply chains. FIATA’s Advisory Body on Legal Matters (ABLM) prepared the guide.
READ MORE >abril 4, 2019
Remaining Damaged Containers Unloaded from Yantian Express
Ocean carriers Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) have advised shippers that they have finished unloading all damaged containers from the fire-stricken Yantian Express. Undamaged cargo remains on board the vessel, which is to undergo repairs, before sailing to an as…
READ MORE >marzo 28, 2019
IATA Outlines Air Cargo Priorities
At the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) held in Singapore this month, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented a paper outlining three main air cargo priorities for the coming years – modernization, global standards, and open trade borders.
READ MORE >marzo 25, 2019
Maersk Proceeds with Plans for Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Ocean carrier Maersk is set to begin testing vessels fueled by biofuel as part of its objective of cutting emissions and becoming carbon-neutral by 2050. The Mette Maersk, one of the company’s biggest vessels, will make a 25,000-nautical-miles round trip…
READ MORE >marzo 20, 2019
Campaign for Container Safety Focuses on Dangerous Goods
According to the Cargo Integrity campaign, all types of cargo can be mishandled; however, dangerous commodities that are wrongly classified, labeled, packed, or identified bring the greatest potential risk of disaster.
READ MORE >febrero 22, 2019
Cash Deposits Required for Uninsured Cargo Aboard Yantian Express
A two-month wait for cargo aboard fire-hit Yantian Express underscores the importance of cargo insurance.
READ MORE >febrero 4, 2019
Happy Chinese New Year and Year of the Pig
The Chinese Lunar New Year holiday is here, and all EMO China offices are on a long holiday from February 4-10. Customers with urgent shipments may contact their EMO Trans representatives for guidance.
READ MORE >enero 16, 2019
Chinese Lunar New Year is Coming Up
The Chinese Lunar New Year holiday is around the corner, and all Chinese offices will have a long holiday from February 4-10. Our offices in China have advised that, due to China customs operations, customers should not plan to ship cargo…
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