The Danish shipping bank said it believes seaborne trade volumes in 2030 will be a little higher than today, growing by just 1 percent on average each year.
Hanjin liquidation ‘more economical,’ accountants say
Accounting firm Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers told the Korean court overseeing the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping that liquidating the carrier would be “more economical” than continuing its rehabilitation, Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported.
FMC grants ‘THE Alliance’ approval for U.S. trades
The U.S. maritime regulator granted the five-member ocean carrier alliance approval to take effect Dec. 19.
FMC supply chain innovation teams to turn focus on exports in 2017
After determining U.S. supply chains could benefit from a national information portal, a new set of innovation teams led by three port executives will look at issues affecting U.S. exporters next.
NEWS FLASH: FMC approves ‘THE Alliance’ for U.S. trades
The U.S. maritime regulator granted the five-member ocean carrier alliance approval to take effect Dec. 19.
Ports of L.A./Long Beach post opposite throughput results for November
The Port of Los Angeles established a new throughput record in November, while the nearby Port of Long Beach saw container volumes fall 13.8 percent year-over-year during the month.
Drewry: Ocean freight contract rates rise in Q4
The London-based shipping research and consulting firm said many European importers have received annual carrier bids for contracts effective from January, with higher fixed rates than in 2016.
Drone Delivery Canada enters agreement with UAP Inc.
The Vaughan, Ontario-based drone technology company has entered into an agreement with UAP Inc. (NAPA) to test a drone delivery platform.
EU, Cuba sign bilateral diplomatic agreement
The signing of a bilateral agreement between the European Union and Cuba is seen as the first step toward normalizing political and economic relations with the Caribbean island nation.
AFS wins cargo handling contract in Johannesburg
Turkish Airlines awarded a cargo handling contract in Johannesburg, South Africa to Africa Flight Services.