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Swissport opens its second largest air cargo hub in Germany
Zurich, Switzerland — With the acquisition of cargo handler Apron GmbH, Swissport International AG, makes Stuttgart the second largest cargo hub of Swissport in Germany, only topped by the Swiss company’s Frankfurt facility. Swissport is adding the large-scale cargo warehouse…
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MNX Global Logistics to use Descartes for air cargo advance screening
Waterloo, ON — Descartes Systems Group announced that MNX Global Logistics, a provider of transportation and logistics services, is using the cloud-based Descartes Air Cargo Advance Screening (Descartes ACAS) solution to comply with the new mandatory advanced security filing requirements…
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US imposes new security measures on incoming cargo shipments
U.S. authorities are requiring airlines to give them more notice about certain types of cargo that officials believe may pose a security risk. The new measure took effect Tuesday. Carriers operating planes with commercial cargo now must send certain information…
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IATA launches digital dangerous goods handling solution
Dallas, TX — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an innovative new solution for the air cargo industry: Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) that will enhance safety and improve efficiency in the transport of dangerous goods by air and…
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Logistec acquires U.S. terminal operator
Montreal, QC — Logistec Corporation announced the expansion of its network of terminals through the strategic acquisition of Gulf Stream Marine. This transaction will allow Logistec to establish a stronghold in the U.S. Gulf, strengthen its position in a high-growth…
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Hazcheck Restrictions Portal moved into next development phase
Las Palmas, Spain — Freight insurance specialist TT Club and the UK P&I Club have joined forces with Exis Technologies to move the Hazcheck Restrictions Portal into its next development phase. Hazcheck Restrictions enables participating lines to enter (or upload)…
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Industry coalition promotes safe cargo packing, handling and transport
Las Palmas, Spain, — Safety improvements throughout the international supply chain can be made through the proper packing, handling and transport of cargo transport units (CTUs), including containers, according to the four bodies making up the industry coalition, and which…
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First unit train arrives at KSPC’s potash handling and storage facility
Port Moody, BC — Yesterday, the first large rail transport with a total of 122 rail cars from the Bethune mine in Saskatchewan arrived at K+S Potash Canada’s (KSPC) potash handling and storage facility in Port Moody, BC. The almost…
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U.S., Mexico launch cargo inspection facility
San Diego, CA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has partnered with Mexico’s Servício de Administración Tributaria (SAT) in the Unified Cargo Processing Program at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility. Under the Unified Cargo Processing pilot, CBP and SAT will conduct…
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TT Club attributes 10 percent of cargo losses over past decade to theft
London, UK — Cargo theft remains one of the most significant causes of disruption in the supply chain and claims cost to the Club, accounting for around 10% by volume and cost of all reported claims in the last ten…
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New cargo processing facility at Mexico-Texas rail border-crossing
Laredo, TX — Kansas City Southern president and CEO Patrick J. Ottensmeyer joined officials representing the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Mexican Customs (SAT) in the dedication of a new, joint Unified Cargo Processing facility at the Laredo,…
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ICHCA calls for cargo operations to improve in five key respects
ICHCA will use its 65th anniversary conference in October to call for improvements to safety, smart technology, sustainability, security and skills across the global cargo chain London, UK — ICHCA International, the global cargo handling NGO, will use its 65th anniversary…