China boosts the number of goods train going to Europe

 China has doubled the efficiency of freight transportation by increasing the number of freight trains travelling to and from Europe.From 1 July there will be two regular goods trains every week between the important transportation hub of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, and Duisburg, Germany.In 2022, China unveiled a weekly, uniform freight train schedule to and from E...

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As a longshoring lockout or strike looms, BC ports face an uncertain future.

 With 72 hours' notice, thousands of longshore workers in British Columbia and the BC Maritime Employers Association are now free to strike or lock out employees at any moment, with potentially serious repercussions.The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a federal agency that provides conflict resolution to employees in significant economic sectors, continues to assist the parties' negotiators in their meetings.Indeed, ports around the coast of British Columbia are important industries.The...

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New Facilities for Cargo Partner in China

With the acquisition of four additional facilities, logistics company cargo-partner has continued to grow its network in China. The business, which is in process to be acquired by forwarder Nippon Express, has enlarged its Chongqing office and opened a new office in Nanjing, a new warehouse in Guangzhou, and a new pharmaceutical facility in Shanghai.  For exporters...

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IATA Cargo Hackathon will be hosted by Qatar Airways Cargo

From November 24 to November 26 in Doha, Qatar Airways Cargo will serve as the venue for the subsequent IATA One Record Hackathon. The hackathon is a 24-hour event that brings together groups of developers to collaborate on creative answers to business problems. The winners get the chance to discuss and explain their solutions to the industry. Solutions are presented...

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Cathay Pacific anticipates fierce cargo competition this summer

Over the summer, Cathay Pacific anticipates a more competitive air cargo market and will increase the number of freighter flights it operates to North America. Lavinia Lau, the company's chief customer and commercial officer, announced that additional freighter flights to Toronto and Miami would be added over the summer. She noted that while the summer months are typically slower, no significant increase in demand is anticipated until the third quarter's end. "As overall cargo demand falls short...

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MOU between Silk Way West And Nippon Express

In order to better satisfy their clients and adapt more promptly to evolving supply chains, Japan's Nippon Express Holdings and Silk Way West Airlines, based in Azerbaijan, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). With weekly flights between Baku and Kansai International airport since 2018, Silk Way West Airlines has been serving the Japanese market. The deal will enhance that presence. The airline said the agreement with Nippon would enable it to "play an increasingly important...

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By establishing a subsidiary in Brazil, Röhlig Logistics expands its global network.

On January 1, 2023, a new subsidiary of the owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics was established in So Paulo, Brazil, therefore extending its global reach. Brazil, which has the largest economy in Latin America, has a lot of room for expansion. This is especially true for the world's most populated city, So Paulo, which has grown to become the nation's main economic powerhouse, according to Ulrike Baum, Chief Human Resource Officer and member of Röhlig Logistics' Global Executive Board....

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Vienna Airport is now regularly served by Qatar Airways Cargo

 At Vienna Airport, Qatar Airways Cargo's first regularly scheduled cargo flight touched down. With immediate effect, the new cargo connection will operate once a week and represents a significant improvement for Vienna Airport as a location for air freight."Air cargo is a significant market for Vienna Airport, and we are consistently investing in a cutting-edge, high-performing infrastructure. Vienna Airport not only provides top-notch cargo services, but also vast expertise in this field....

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BIFA campaign to entice hiring from other industry areas

 A Freight Development Pathway programme has been started by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) to find, recruit, and train qualified people from outside the freight forwarding and logistics industry.One of the top workforce solutions providers in the world, Manpower, collaborates with trade association BIFA.The programme is a part of a larger effort...

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Opening of New Incheon Gateway by Fedex Express

 FedEx Express (FedEx), an auxiliary of FedEx Corp. what's more, one of the world's biggest express transportation organizations, is reinforcing support for cross-line exchange and web based business development in Korea with the send off of its new FedEx Incheon Gateway situated at Incheon Global Air terminal, South Korea. The new office offers upgraded capacities that...

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Govt. announces proposal of new logistics park in Kochi

With investment of more than 500 crore & single window clearance system the govt is planning to launch new logistics park in Kochi.The govt has done a series of meeting with several investors with information that private corporation has already acquired the property for construction & soon they will disclose the exact location as project is in initial stage of construction.The...

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Check Carbon Emissions On Qatar Airways Cargo flights

 Qatar Airways has now developed an online tool where customer can check CO2 emissions directly for there cargo shipments.The carbon emissions can be checked on below link :https://www.qrcargo.com/calculate-emissions Customer has to put some information in this link like cargo weight , origin, destination, flight date, etc. to determine the total carbon emission for particular...

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ETIHAD BECOMES WORLDS FIRST AIRLINES TO VACCINATE FULL CREW

 To curb spread of COVID-19 & give passengers peace of mind Etihad Airways has vaccinated its operating pilots & cabin crew thereby becoming first airlines to do so.As per Etihad Airways spokesperson the vaccine programme was introduced in January this year in order to support national vaccination programme & to ensure that full staff is protected from COVID...

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Amazon Starts Its Regional Operation Hub At Lakeland Linder Airport

With new regional hub at Lakeland Linder Airport Amazon Air started its operations in Florida, USA. Its first flight from Sacramento airport successfully lands at Lakeland Linder Airport marking start of its daily service to & from the facility. The 285000 square ft facility is specifically designed to cater flight operations & sort out packages for different...

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Emirates SkyCargo connected world by operating 10000 flights from April - June

Emirates Cargo has facilitated the movement of essential commodities & supplies around the world by operating more than 10000 flights in 3 months i.e between April to June. The airlines moved cargo across six continent with an average of 3800 flights per month.. Thus airlines traveled approx 37 million km in 3 months touching upto 100 destinations.. As per airlines...

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