Although Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, London-Heathrow and Frankfurt Airport saw throughput decline in 2015 in comparison to 2014, Leipzig/Halle Airport and Brussels Airport reported year-over-year increases in airfreight volumes.
Governmental Notices January 16-22, 2016
Attached is our update of governmental notices that may be of interest to the membership and trade; among the items in this issue are links to: APHIS’ Proposed Rule regarding […]
DP World joint venture to invest up to $2b in Russia
DP World Russia, an 80/20 joint venture between the port terminal operator and the Russian Direct Investment Fund, aims to further the development of port and logistics infrastructure in Russia.
Cargill to shutter London ocean shipping office
The global dry bulk commodities trader Cargill said Thursday that it intends to close the London office of its ocean transportation arm due to deteriorating market conditions.
Port of Green Bay sees 14% drop in cargo throughput
The port handled 1.9 million metric tons of cargo in 2015, a 14 percent decline from 2014.
APMT, Compas S.A. finalize joint venture in Colombia
APM Terminals and Compañia de Puertos Asociados S.A. (Compas S.A.) finalized a new joint venture, Cartagena Container Terminal Operator, to jointly manage and operate Compas S.A.’s existing multipurpose terminal in Cartagena, Colombia.
Tulsa Port of Catoosa cargo volumes drop in 2015
The inland river port in northeastern Oklahoma handled 1.55 million tons of waterborne cargo during the past year, a 34.3 percent decline from 2014.
Executive Moves: Aljex Software, IICL, SOGET and Hansa Heavy Lift
Aljex Software names VP of corporate strategy and IICL elects 2016 board, while SOGET appoints CEO and Hansa Heavy Lift picks offshore adviser.
Heavily automated Long Beach Container Terminal to open in Q2 2016
The Port of Long Beach has “little to fear from other ports or the Panama Canal stealing our cargo and the jobs that come with it,” CEO Jon Slangerup said yesterday in his annual “State of the Port” address.
1.2 Million Walmart Workers to Receive Pay Increases
Bentonville, AR–More than 1.2 million Walmart workers will receive a pay increase starting Feb. 21, reported the nation’s largest retailer today. The raise comes as Walmart fulfills a commitment to increase its minimum hourly wage. Walmart claims that on Feb. 20, the pay raise will be one of the largest single-day, private-sector pay increases ever, […]
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