POLB unveils North America’s largest charging depot for zero-emissions trucks
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has inaugurated its largest heavy-duty vehicle charging depot in North America, catering to Class 8 zero-emissions (ZE) trucks. Operated by 4 Gen Logistics LLC, the facility is equipped with 30 state-of-the-art hyper-fast chargers, each delivering up to 350 kilowatts of power. This setup enables the swift recharging of 4 […]
CMA CGM commences new service focused on West Coast of Central America
French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the launch of its new weekly service, Maya Service, dedicated to West Coast Central America. The weekly port rotation of the new CMA CGM’s service will be Lazaro Cardenas (Mexico) – Puerto Caldera (Costa Rica) – Corinto (Nicaragua) – Acajutla (El Salvador) – Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala) – Lazaro […]
The Growing Trend of Oversized Sunglasses
When it comes to making bold fashion statements, oversized sunglasses are back in the spotlight. Loved by celebrities, influencers, and eyewear aficionados, these larger-than-life accessories have once again claimed their space in the world of fashion. From streetside styles to red-carpet moments, the charm of oversized shades goes beyond being a seasonal trend – they’ve […]
Global schedule reliability sees slight uptick in October
Danish shipping data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence assessed the schedule reliability of major ocean carriers. In October, global schedule reliability rose slightly by 0.9% points month-over-month (M/M), reaching 51.5%. Throughout 2024, schedule reliability has generally remained in the 50%-55% range. “Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 159” “Source: Sea-Intelligence.com, GLP Report, issue 159” “That said, despite being […]
Canada approves Saab 340 cargo conversion STC
Sweden-based Täby Air Maintenance (TAM) has now received approval of its Saab 340 Cargo Conversion supplemental type certificate (STC) from Transport Canada. The STC is already approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “We are happy that the STC is now approved by Transport Canada, which […]
Airbus finalising adaptation of assembly-line stations for A350 freighter
Airbus intends to finalise readiness of jigs and tools on its A350 final assembly line over the next six months in order to handle the manufacture of the freighter variant of the twinjet type. Designated the A350-1000F, the freighter is sized between the -900 and -1000 passenger versions and this, along with its specific design […]
Nordic Aviation Group files for bankruptcy
Estonian Nordic Aviation Group has filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations of its two airlines, Nordica and Regional Jet, which is branded as Xfly. The announcement by Nordic follows the decision by potential investor Lars Thuesen, owner of Danish carrier Jettime, to not proceed with a privatisation plan that was initiated last year by the […]
SF Holding raises $749m with ‘flat’ Hong Kong listing
Chinese express giant SF Holding raised $749.3m in a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that will be used to fund plans to expand internationally. The company, which owns SF Express and SF Airlines, said that through the IPO it aimed to “further promote [its] internationalisation strategy, establish overseas equity financing platforms, optimise international […]
ABP enhances support for seafarer welfare
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, has announced a new initiative to enhance financial support for seafarer welfare facilities across its network of ports. For several years, ABP’s Humber ports have incorporated a positive default option in their vessel booking system (PAVIS), enabling shipping agents to make voluntary contributions to support the […]
Lufthansa and Maersk launch cooperation for airfreight decarbonization
Lufthansa Cargo and A.P. Moller – Maersk have signed an agreement to promote the decarbonization of airfreight through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flag carrier of Germany will use 400 metric tonnes of SAF on behalf of Maersk in the remainder of 2024, which is an important contribution in the year-end business […]