Sri Lanka confirmed that it will seek compensation for the firefighting efforts and is also planning to bring charges against the captain of the burnt-out VLCC the New Diamond. Speaking to the media the Attorney General’s office said that it would seek to hold the owners of the vessel accountable for all environmental damage as […]
CR OCEAN ENGINEERING L.L.C., also widely known as CROE® and OBERLIN FILTER COMPANY announced an exclusive new partnership to provide an automatic, low-maintenance washwater filtration system to supplement CROE’s state-of-the-art closed loop and hybrid exhaust gas cleaning systems (also known as “scrubbers”). The OBERLIN FILTER is an advanced cleaning system that cleans the closed loop […]
Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL), a member of the Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, has officially taken over running the operations of customs security areas across most Kingdom’s airports. According to the agreement signed, Saudi Arabian Logistics, which offers specialised ground handling and logistic services, will fully operate the designated areas starting September 1, 2020. These services […]
STARLUX Airlines, Taiwan’s luxury carrier, has deployed IBS Software’s iCargo platform to manage business and operational functions for its entire cargo business. The iCargo management platform was implemented ahead of STARLUX Airlines’ launch in January 2020, which saw maiden flights to Macau, Penang and Da Nang with three A321neo aircraft. Although COVID-19 has significantly impacted flights, STARLUX’s cargo operations have been ramping […]
Manchester Airports Group has reported unprecedented growth in cargo operations at their East Midland Airport (EMA). In a statement the airport reported that the pandemic has ‘turbo-charged the shift to online shopping,’ which has created a significant demand for extra cargo flights. “The last few months have seen a seismic shift in the way we […]
It has been announced that the Brussels Airport cargo community has won two World Air Cargo Awards. Following the votes, Brussels Airport was elected Airport of the Year 2020, for the 5th time in 10 years, an unprecedented performance. Air Cargo Belgium, the association representing the freight community at Brussels Airport, also won the Air […]
Qatar Airways has announced it will operate four weekly flights to Accra, Ghana via Lagos from 29th September, becoming the fourth new destination launched by the carrier since the start of the pandemic. The airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner will operate the Accra service. “We first announced our intention to launch flights to Accra in January […]
Volga-Dnepr Group has been facilitating global flows of healthcare products through its Cargo Supermarket concept. The concept combines both scheduled and charter services to increase efficiency of cargo flights. Like much of the aviation industry Volga-Dnepr greatly assisted the pharmaceutical industry throughout the pandemic. This August AirBridgeCargo and its dedicated team of pharma experts organised the […]
Mike Honious will be promoted from COO to President and CEO of GEODIS Americas, effective 3rd October. He will be responsible for freight forwarding, transportation management, business development, strategic management office, legal, accounting & finance, human resources, engineering & technology, ProVenture, shared service centre and IT. “After 15 years with the company, I’m excited to […]
Hurricane Sally is weakening as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast, and its track has shifted further eastward. It is now expected to make landfall along the coastline of Alabama or the western Florida Panhandle – more than 100 nm to the east of earlier estimates. The storm’s winds have moderated to 70 knots and […]
The long-awaited project to deepen the Mississippi between the Gulf and New Orleans is finally under way. On Friday, the Weeks Marine cutterhead dredger Captain Frank pulled up the first sediment about five miles above the Head of Passes, kicking off the multi-million-dollar, multi-year project. In Phase One, contractors for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]
Carnival Corporation is accelerating the disposal of older cruise ships from its fleet as the world’s largest cruise company works to manage its business and prepare to return to service in 2021 as a more efficient company. The news of additional planned ship sales came as the company provided a preliminary update on its financial health. […]
