AirBridgeCargo Airlines will commence a twice-weekly Boeing 747 freighter route Nov. 15 from Oslo to support Norway’s thriving seafood export market and the country’s oil and gas industry, the company said in a statement.
‘THE Alliance’ details service network
Members of the planned ocean carrier alliance – Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, NYK, MOL and “K” Line – said they plan to offer 31 services, utilizing 240 vessels to call over 75 ports.
U.S. beefs up meat exports in September
Beef exports from the United States in September rose from a year prior due to stronger exports to Japan and South Korea, while pork exports picked up thanks to shipments to Mexico.
Court blocks restraining order request against ABX pilots
A federal court judge on Monday rejected a request by all-cargo aircraft operator ABX Air for a temporary restraining order against its pilots and their union.
Port of Liverpool opens new $495m container terminal
After several months in delays, Peel Ports’ £400 million (U.S. $494.9 million) Liverpool2 container terminal officially opened for business last week, according to a statement from the port terminal operator.
BNSF Q3 profits slip again amid coal, energy decline
Berkshire Hathaway-owned BNSF Railway Co. reported a net income of $1.02 billion in the third quarter of 2016 and $2.58 billion in the first nine months of the year, decreases of 11.8 percent and 18.6 percent, respectively, from the previous year.
Deutsche Post Q3 earnings soar despite ‘weak economic tailwind’
The Bonn, Germany-based parcel carrier and logistics provider posted a third quarter 2016 net profit of 618 million euros, a significant increase from just EUR 49 million in third quarter 2015, even as revenues slipped 3.9 percent to EUR 13.9 billion.
FMC’s Cordero says carriers seek new powers
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero said that as container carriers form new alliances and merge, they are seeking new powers, causing some nervousness among shippers.
Port Everglades has narrow lead in Fla. box volumes
PortMiami’s box volume for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30 was slightly below that handled at nearby Port Everglades.
Ports of L.A./Long Beach invest in technology to measure Maersk emissions
The Southern California ports are partnering with Danish shipping giant Maersk Line to monitor emissions from high-efficiency vessels and better gauge the impact on air pollution.