Union dismisses Canadian West Coast ports employers complaint

A union official has dismissed a BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) complaint against the foremen’s union as just “drama” following the resolution of the main contract negotiations. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in Canada’s western province of British Columbia, ratified a four-year deal in the summer of last year ending a long-running dispute with the BCMEA. Employers then entered into negotiations with the foremen’s union which have run

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Noatum opens maritime services office in Türkiye

Port, maritime and logistics services company Noatum has announced the launch of Noatum Maritime’s Türkiye office, adding to its existing Noatum Logistics – East Europe, Türkiye & CIS office in Istanbul. The company said the expansion was an important step in broadening its reach in key regional markets, and strengthened its maritime agency services in the Mediterranean region. From its locations in Istanbul and Izmir, the office will deliver integrated

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Baltimore Key Bridge controlled demolition

After two days of delays due to poor weather the explosives were detonated blowing apart the section of the bridge resting across the Dali. The operation is being the declared as a success by salvage crews. Lieutenant General Scott Spellman with the US Army Corps of Engineers told NBC: “That’s an importantmilestone for us because it will allow us now over the next 48 hours to assess the Dali and

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Maersk launches air freight gateway in Miami

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) expanded its air freight operations footprint with the April activation of a full-service, in-transit gateway solution in Miami. This new air freight facility underscores Maersk’s commitment to providing seamless and competitive connectivity to major Latin American markets. The Miami gateway will serve as a strategic node in Maersk’s global air freight network. “Our Miami expansion is a vital and strategic addition to our global gateway

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Swiss WorldCargo unveils new route between Zurich and Toronto

Swiss WorldCargo is pleased to announce the launch of a new route between Zurich and Toronto, Canada, as part of the expansion of its long-haul network, with the new destination being served by SWISS and Swiss WorldCargo as of today. The addition of Toronto to its international network will support SWISS airfreight division’s efforts to connect economies, cultures, and societies across Canada and Europe, ensuring an interconnected relationship between these

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LATAM leads flowers exports from South America

The LATAM group, through its cargo subsidiaries, concluded a historic season for Mother’s Day by leading the transportation of flowers from South America to the world for this celebration. Over a period of 21 days, more than 24,000 tons of flowers were mobilized from Colombia and Ecuador, marking a 20% increase compared to the same period the previous year. In response to the growing demand for flowers during this special

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Swiss WorldCargo expands its network to South Korea

Swiss WorldCargo announced the expansion of its international network with the launch of a new route between Zurich and Seoul, South Korea, to be served by SWISS and Swiss WorldCargo, which commenced on 7 May 2024. This new lane will connect Switzerland to one of East Asia’s major freight destination and significant economic hubs, renowned for its robust electronics manufacturing and high-tech industry. Operated via the A340 passenger flights, this

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DAKOSY and dbh make German container imports more secure

A standardized digital release process for containers imported into German sea ports is being launched under the name “Secure Release Order.” This is intended to gradually replace the previously used PIN code-based process. Initiators DAKOSY and dbh expect to launch the introductory phase in the second half of this year. With the comprehensive digitalization of the release process, the two logistics software service providers want make pick-ups in German sea

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Port of LA nets record amount for harbor maintenance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the Port of Los Angeles will receive an estimated million in federal funding this year for maintaining its harbor channels and repairing its wharves. The record amount reflects the federal government’s commitment to fully implementing reforms to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) long sought by the Port. “The San Pedro Bay ports move 40 percent of the nation’s container imports, transporting

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Etihad Cargo fully prepared for UAE-PLACI

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has announced its complete readiness for the UAE Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regulations, ensuring that partners and customers will experience no disruptions in their shipments. This achievement underscores the carrier’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and efficiency in operations. PLACI is an advanced security measure designed to enhance the monitoring and safety of air cargo. It

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