Both DHL and UPS have announced major investments in their U.S. facilities, with plans to spend $3.8M and $1.4B, respectively.  DHL announced its decision yesterday to invest $3.8M to expand its Cleveland facility in response to a further anticipated surge in demand for international shipping and e-commerce, and to support  the region’s manufacturing industries.   The expanded DHL facility will be located near the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and be 20,000 square […]

Digitalization can dramatically improve airport efficiency if pursued correctly, said Brussels Airport’s (BRU) head of cargo and logistics, Steven Polmans, during a discussion on efficiency at airport cargo terminals at AirCargo 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Unfortunately, many operators fail to avoid a major pitfall of digitalization, he said. “You should design your processes around digital […]

Global oil futures rose 1% Tuesday, breaking a nearly week-long losing streak, after plummeting Monday to their lowest prices since October amid heightening fears of the deadly Wuhan coronavirus. This morning, Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate both held at $59.85 and $53.59 per barrel, respectively, having hit a three-month low of $58.50 on […]

Sven Raudszus will take over the position of regional chief executive Asia Pacific (APAC) at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics from March...

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Avia Solutions Group, which owns UK broker Chapman Freeborn and freighter operator Magma Aviation, is to acquire 100% of cargo...

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The air cargo industry is bracing itself for the impact of measures taken to halt the spread of the deadly...

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“As indicated by market sources, Nicolas Sartini is to remain within the CMA CGM group – as executive vice president, ports and terminals. He starts his new role in March.” – The Loadstar, 29 January 2020.
A long-standing CMA CGM man, Nicolas Sartini is one of those few irreplaceable executives always in short supply – often needed, in fact, to do things that others cannot do.
Mr Sartini “gets sh*t done”, one...

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What could be an outstanding break-up candidate, CH Robinson, has a few other affairs to deal with right now.
The possible “achievements” I hinted at in my earlier coverage this week ahead of results were so off the mark in late 2019 that even the most bearish bear in town was caught off guard when its annuals were released on Tuesday, as usual after the US markets closed.
The first stressful sign,...

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Container shippers should expect more blanked sailings and increased freight rates if China’s coronavirus outbreak extends factory closures, while airlines are scrambling to reduce flights into the country.
The government has already extended the lunar new year holiday until 2 February, but workers in major cities like Shanghai and Ningbo have been told to stay home until 10 February.
“Should this additional week-long shut down be extended nationally, it would be no...

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