Airports Council International attributed the 7.8 percent year-over-year increase in airfreight volumes to Chinese New Year.
Cathay boosts cargo volumes in March
Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cathay Dragon, handled 181,189 metric tons of cargo in March, a 15.4 percent year-over-year increase.
PANEL: RETAILERS/EXPERTS DISCUSS CURATION, EXPERIENCES AND MORE
Accessories put four retailers/industry experts on a panel and asked them about oversaturation, curation, experiences and the rise of the indie brand. Listen closely…
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NRF YOUTUBE CAMPAIGN SAYS “STOP THE BORDER ADJUSTMENT TAX”
The National Retail Federation has created a new video campaign to push viewers to lobby their congressmen against the Border Tax. The campaign runs as individual interviews with small business owners saying they’re afraid of the tax as it will hurt their business. Take a look at a few: According …
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GET READY FOR TONIGHT’S EMPIRE STATE BUILDING FASHION SHOW
Live in New York City? Don’t forget to look up at the Empire State Building tonight at sundown for the biggest fashion show you’ve ever seen. Starting at 8:30 p.m. and running through midnight, Harper’s Bazaar will be celebrating its 150th anniverary with the mother of all light shows. Bazaar, …
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APMT Bahrain to launch new terminal operating system
The operating system will digitize Khalifa Bin Salman Port’s maritime services via cargo booking, documentation and vessel movement notifications, TradeArabia reported.
AS survey on ocean carrier alliance changes
American Shipper has launched a short survey to collect feedback on how the industry expects to be affected by the new ocean carrier alliances that launched at the beginning of the month.
AMP: Domestic shipping industry supports stricter Jones Act enforcement
The American Maritime Partnership said it supports CBP’s notice published in January that it is revoking previous “letter rulings” that it said are inconsistent with the proper enforcement of coastwise laws, such as the Jones Act.
ATA: Truck tonnage index slips again in March
The seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 1 percent compared with the previous month to a reading of 137.5, following a revised 0.1 percent decline in February, according to the American Trucking Associations.
Siemens to open global logistics headquarters in Dubai
The German technology conglomerate unveiled its plans to set up shop at the site of the Expo 2020 Dubai and will provide all levels of logistical services.