Global Logistics

UK-China Flights Expected to Double, Officials Say

October 18, 2016

The UK and Chinese governments have agreed to more than double the number of passenger flights allowed to operate between the two countries, according to transport secretary Chris Grayling.

Zim to Offer Additional Asia Pacific Service

October 18, 2016

Zim

Container shipping company ZIM is launching an additional Asia Pacific service beginning October 25 with the following rotation: Xingang, Qingdao, Shanghai, Prince Rupert, Xingang.

DHL Express Opens Automated Leipzig Sorting Center

October 18, 2016

Air Cargo World

To meet the demands of the international markets, DHL Express opened its automated sorting center at its newly expanded facility in Leipzig. The new equipment adds to the German facility's airfreight capacity by about 50 percent, to 150,000 shipments per hour, and enables DHL to handle bulkier and heavier items.

Seaport Group Pressures IMO to Act on Emissions

October 18, 2016

Maritime Executive

A range of shipping organizations are putting pressure on the International Maritime Organization to act on air emissions ahead of the marine environmental committee meeting (MEPC 70) in late October. The meeting is scheduled to discuss policy measures for the shipping sector in terms of CO2 reduction and whether or not to postpone the global 0.5 percent sulfur cap planned for 2020.

Airbus Announces Restructuring Plan to Close Profitability Gap With Boeing

October 17, 2016

The Economist

Ten years ago this September Airbus's first A380 superjumbo, laden with passengers, took to the skies over Toulouse. Airbus's bosses said they hoped that the world's largest jetliner, the first with two full decks, would help the European planemaker get even with its American rival, Boeing. But problems quickly mounted.

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.

Advice for Shippers Facing Rising Freight Rates in 2017

October 17, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A message to shippers who have been paying rock-bottom rates for truck transport over the last couple of years: next year, that ride is likely to come to an end.

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.

Peak Season Impact of Hanjin Shutdown Remains Unclear

October 14, 2016

MultiChannel Merchant

More than a month after major Korean freighter line Hanjin shut down due to financial issues, the effects are still being felt by retailers in terms of shipment delays from Asia.

Etihad Cargo To Begin Fashionable Delivery Service at Rickenbacker, Carrier Announces

October 14, 2016

Air Cargo World

Etihad Cargo has signed a deal with forwarder Trinity Logistics USA, Inc., to operate a weekly widebody freighter service to deliver couture clothing items from Sri Lanka to Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) in Columbus, Ohio, Etihad announced.

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