Logistics

CMA CGM Offers New Services to Red Sea, West Africa

July 30, 2012

CMA CGM has launched a direct service between Asia and the Red Sea. Dubbed REX 2, it replaces the REX 1 service, which had been operated under a vessel-sharing agreement (VSA) with APL until its cessation at the end of June.

Shippers See Cost of Canadian Ground Transportation Dip Slightly in May

July 27, 2012

Nulogx

The cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 0.29 percent in May when compared with April, according to results published today by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI).

Today's Pirates Operate Pretty Much as Always - and Aren't About to Go Away, Prof Says

July 27, 2012

Maritime Executive

High-seas piracy has not changed much in the last 3,000 years and you can bet a keg of rum, a colorful parrot and some buried treasure that pirates will continue to be successful in the 21st Century and beyond, says a Texas A&M University at Galveston professor who has taught a course about pirates covering all time periods and locations in the world.

Southwest Cargo Debuts Tracking and Monitoring Device for High-Value, Time-Critical Shipments

July 27, 2012

Air Cargo World

In a move to bring white-glove asset tracking in house, Southwest Airlines has unveiled Cargo Companion, a cellular-based device that can track shipments as well as monitor temperature, humidity and other useful information. It is being targeted at shippers of high-value perishables, time-critical parts and irreplaceable items.

DHL Launches U.S.-Australia Flight; Opens North Asia Express Hub

July 27, 2012

DHL

DHL has inaugurated a direct flight from the U.S. to Australia. According to the company, the new, twice-weekly route improves transit times into the major Australian metropolitan areas of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane by at least one day. Shipments picked up on Friday in the U.S. will be delivered by Monday in all of Australia's major cities.

C.H. Robinson's European Arm Opens Temp-Controlled Facility in Rotterdam

July 27, 2012

C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson Europe has opened an office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializing in temperature-controlled logistics services.

Five Factors Driving U.S. Industrial Real Estate Market's Resurgence

July 26, 2012

Jones Lang LaSalle

Low U.S. interest rates, positive economic indicators and an increasing demand for prime, well-located logistics property are some of the elements bringing focus to U.S. industrial assets such as warehouses and distribution centers, according to Tim O'Rourke, executive vice president at Jones Lang LaSalle.

Freight Forwarders Said to Face 'Lose-Lose' Scenario

July 26, 2012

British International Freight Association

The uncertainty that prevailed in 2011 resulted in a particularly volatile and difficult year for the freight forwarding industry, according to Global Freight Forwarding 2012, the latest report by Transport Intelligence.

Alaska Sues U.S. Over New International Ship Pollution Regulations

July 25, 2012

Maritime Executive

In an effort to prevent higher freight rates and more expensive cruise prices, Alaska has sued to block rules intended to limit pollution from large ships.

Air Transport Authorities Push for Heightened Security in African Aviation

July 25, 2012

Air Cargo World

The International Air Transport Association and the International Civil Aviation Organization, along with other aviation authorities, have urged African officials to promote and implement the Africa Strategic Improvement Action Plan. The plan, which calls for all African carriers to complete IATA Operational Safety Audit registration, contains specific ways to improve aviation safety in Africa from now until 2015.

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