Commercial freight volume at Ontario International Airport (ONT) increased more than 20% in September while the number of air passengers rose to almost 200,000, reflecting a gradual recovery at the Southern California airport in recent months. “Cargo continues to be a point of strength and pride for us as Ontario enjoys the fastest rate of […]
The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB), has chosen the global leader in ULD (unit load device) management, Jettainer, to manage and maintain its fleet of ULDs beginning October this year. In addition to a growing number of international destinations in Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, CEB also operates the widest domestic network in the Philippines […]
Emirates will be providing more options and choice for its customers in Jordan with the introduction of scheduled Airbus A380 services to Amman as part of its expanded schedule of 10 weekly services. The expanded flight schedule between Dubai and Amman demonstrates the airline’s commitment to safely connect to and through Dubai to the Americas, […]
Emirates SkyCargo is stepping up its readiness to handle the logistical complexities of distributing a potential COVID-19 vaccine globally by creating the world’s first dedicated airside cargo hub for the vaccine in Dubai. The air cargo carrier is taking a global leadership position by announcing that it will be re-opening its Emirates SkyCentral DWC cargo […]
‘Women at DHL Global Forwarding’, a diversity initiative at DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has been recognised for its achievements in promoting diversity in the workplace. The initiative has won Gold Stevie Awards in four categories – winning organisational as well as individual awards. More than […]
[By John Varano] Established in 2012, the 17+1 initiative was Beijing’s flagship effort to promote China’s economic relations with the nations of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). It’s largely perceived as an extension of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Some in Europe are worried about the subversive effects the 17+1 might have on the European […]
The Japanese cruise ship Nippon Maru has resumed domestic service, marking the resumption of cruising in Japan after a long break caused by the COVID-19 shutdown. On her first post-coronavirus sailing, Nippon Maru departed the port of Niihama on a short voyage to Sasebo, some 200 nautical miles to the west. Her passengers will disembark […]
Factors such as rotational speed and the volume flowrate of the water stream compared to sailing speed determine propulsive efficiency of marine propellers, with peak propeller efficiency being achieved in ocean sailing. Speed restrictions imposed on along inland waterways greatly reduce propeller propulsive efficiency. An alternative is evolving in small boat propulsion that offers possible […]
[By David Adam] It’s often said that we know more about deep space than the deep sea. Marine scientists are working to change that. In recent years, technologies to sense, interpret and model the ocean have become more powerful, widespread and cheaper to install and use. Smart buoys bristling with sensors bob in the water […]
On Sunday, a group of stowaways engaged in a confrontation with the crew of the 75,000 dwt tanker Nave Andromeda off the coast of the Isle of Wight. At about 1000 hours GMT, as the Nave Andromeda was under way and nearing the port of Southampton, she reported an onboard incident involving stowaways. The crew […]
In mid-September, the Sipekne’katik First Nation launched a moderate livelihood lobster fishery along the coast of southwestern Nova Scotia. Its fishers set out an estimated 250 traps at the time, the equivalent of one commercial boat. Some, including the commercial fishing sector, worried this new fishery was a threat to maintaining healthy lobster stocks. Commercial […]
Five crewmembers have been rescued and five are missing after the ferry Seatran Ferry 12 went down off Kaohsiung, Taiwan on Friday night. Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration received a request for assistance from the vessel at about 2200 hours on Friday. The Seatran had lost power several days earlier, according to the Bangkok Post, and […]
