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mars 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 >mars 7, 2018
Korea to Strengthen Trade Leadership
Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is working to elevate its Office of Trade Negotiations from its current director-led organization to an assistant minister-led one and also to increase its staff by 50, according to the Korea Herald.
READ MORE >février 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 >février 22, 2018
HMM to Order 20 Mega-Ships
Korea’s Hyundai Merchant Marine is ordering up to 20 mega-ships in a government-backed deal to more than double the shipping line’s capacity. (Business Korea)
READ MORE >février 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 >février 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 >janvier 18, 2018
Leaders Gather in Singapore to Combat Piracy
The Information Sharing Centre (ISC) of ReCAAP, the first regional government-to-government agreement to promote and enhance cooperation against piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia, kicked off in Singapore with 19 senior officers from 17 countries. The countries represented…
READ MORE >janvier 12, 2018
South Korean Port Posts Record Volume
Incheon Port in South Korea has processed 3.05 million TEU in 2017 to smash its previous record of 2.68 million TEU in 2016.
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