Global Gateways

Russia Adds Deepwater Port to 15-Year Transport Strategy

October 27, 2016

A new deepwater port is planned for Arkhangelsk in the north of European Russia, according to Northern Shipping Company Arkhangelsk, a Russian shipping company. The new deepwater hub will be suitable for year-round handling of large capacity vessels and will be situated 55 kilometers (34 miles) north from Arkhangelsk near Mudyug Island, in the northern part of the Sukhoye Morje Bay, says NSC Arkhangelsk.

U.K., China Clear Unlimited Cargo Flights

October 24, 2016

Air Cargo World

An agreement this month to remove limits on the number of cargo flights between the United Kingdom and China is an encouraging signal that post-Brexit policy makers are serious about exploring, or expanding, trade routes outside of the Euro zone, said the U.K.'s Transport Minister Chris Grayling. In addition to unlimited cargo flights, the number of permitted passenger flights under the agreement will be raised from 40 to 100 per week.

India's Major Ports See Container Boost, Analysis Shows

October 19, 2016

Maritime Executive

Container volumes at India's major ports increased by 6.32 percent over last year in the first half of this financial year through September, according to the Journal of Commerce. The 12 ports together handled 4.35 million TEUs in the first half, up from 4.09 million TEUs over the same time last year.

Miami International Announces Ocean-to-Air Shipment Program

October 19, 2016

Air Cargo World

Miami International Airport will soon receive perishable freight imports by sea and load it aboard international flights, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture - making it the first airport in Florida to handle ocean-to-air transshipment. The airport announced that the shipments should start by the end of 2016.

China September Exports Fall More Than Expected, General Administration of Customs Reports

October 17, 2016

New York Times

China's September exports fell 10 percent from a year earlier, while imports shrank 1.9 percent after picking up in August, suggesting signs of steadying in the world's second-largest economy may be short-lived.

Lufthansa Cargo Moves Local Freight Handling to Hong Kong Terminal

October 14, 2016

Lufthansa Cargo

Europe's largest air cargo carrier has moved its local freight handling into the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal (CPCT) in Hong Kong.

UN Agency To Fee Airlines for Cross-Border Flight Pollution

October 13, 2016

The Economist

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a United Nations agency, has announced a framework for mandatory carbon-offsetting on all international flights. The agreement was backed by 65 countries, which between them account for 86.5 percent of international flight operations.

Panama Canal's Corozal Terminal Moves Forward

October 13, 2016

Maritime Executive

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has issued a request for proposals to the four pre-qualified port operators selected to compete for the concession to design, develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain a container terminal located near Corozal, in the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal.

How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Exporting to Canada

October 11, 2016

John Costanzo, President, Purolator International

First-time exporters in the U.S. understandably find Canada to be an attractive market, but cross-border trade between the two is far from simple.

CaroTrans Launches Atlanta-Nhava Sheva Service in Response to Market Demand

October 10, 2016

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has begun a direct, weekly LCL service from Atlanta to Nhava Sheva, India to address increased demand from the U.S. Southeast and Gulf regions.

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