Key Highlights for AD Ports Group in 2024
In the past year, AD Ports Group cemented its status as a global leader in trade and logistics through significant international expansion, strategic investments, and innovative solutions. The year was marked by milestones highlighting the company’s commitment to connectivity, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. A key highlight was the inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port […]
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez outlines priorities for 2025
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has unveiled the organization’s priorities for 2025 in an inspiring video message. His agenda centers on three critical themes: seafarer welfare, global maritime security, and decarbonization. These pillars reflect the pressing challenges and opportunities within the maritime industry. 1. Prioritizing seafarer welfare Seafarers remain the backbone of the […]
Air France KLM Cargo sets new online booking record
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s (AFKLMP) investments in its digital services continued to pay off last year as the Franco-Dutch airline group reported a new monthly record for online booking penetration. AFKLMP reported that in November 85% of all bookings were made online using its myCargo digital platform, which was developed in-house and launched eight […]
European Ports: Navigating Global Trade Tensions While Championing Sustainability
As the global trade landscape shifts amid escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainties, European ports are at a pivotal juncture. Historically serving as vital links between sea and hinterland, these ports are evolving beyond their traditional roles. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? […]
Swissport handles SKYhigh cargo at Miami Airport
Swissport has launched a new air cargo ground handling partnership with Dominican Republic-headquartered SKYhigh Airlines at Miami International Airport. The Zürich-headquartered handler announced the partnership in a LinkedIn post on January 3. Swissport said: “We’re starting 2025 with exciting news: the launch of our partnership with SKYhigh Airlines at Miami International Airport. “With just 24 […]
CIS acquires Acuitive’s AcuAudit
Global provider of freight audit and payment solutions Cass Information Systems (CIS) – not to be confused with IATA’s CASS settlement platform – has acquired ocean and airfreight audit platform AcuAudit from Acuitive Solutions. AcuAudit is a pre-payment global freight bill audit module that receives data inputs from carriers, 3PLs and forwarders and then automatically […]
CMA CGM announces PSS from Med to US East Coast and US Gulf
Starting from 18 January 2025, and until further notice, CMA CGM will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS). This will apply to cargo originating from Mediterranean ports, including those in France (Fos/Marseilles), Portugal, Italy, Spain (Algeciras, Valencia, Barcelona, Sagunto, Vigo), and Morocco, destined for the US East Coast, the US Gulf, and all inland destinations […]
CMA CGM applies PSS from the Indian Sub, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Egypt
CMA CGM, the French shipping carrier, has announced the implementation of a surcharge effective from 15 January 2025, and continuing until further notice. This surcharge will apply to all cargo units originating from the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East Gulf, the Red Sea, and Egypt, with destinations on the US East Coast and the US […]
Crowley acquires mooring specialist Main Line
US shipping conglomerate Crowley has bolstered its harbour services through the acquisition of compatriot vessel mooring business Main Line. The Florida-based company said the move would provide its customers calling on the ports of Seattle and Tacoma “with a comprehensive solution for their vessel mooring and ship assist needs”. Seattle-based Main Line has been a […]
Transpetro in for four tanker newbuilds at local yards
Brazil’s Transpetro has selected builders for four handysize product tankers as part of a fleet renewal and expansion program that foresees the construction of 25 vessels for the Petrobras subsidiary. A deal worth $278m in total for 15,000 dwt – 18,000 dwt newbuilds is set to be signed with a consortium comprising domestic shipyards Ecovix […]