Another product tanker was approached and boarded in the Gulf of Guinea. Safety services are reporting an overall increase of activity in the region and increasing their warnings over potential additional activity during the remainder of the year. Dryad Global is reporting that the 10,000 dwt product tanker Nafeli II, operated by the World Carrier […]
The Albion Aviation Group has announced their partnership with James Wyatt at aeroconcept, the aviation consulting business, to deliver a series of training modules focused on Cargo Charter Ground Operations. Similar to previous specialised broker training modules launched by Albion in 2020, the Cargo Charter Ground Operations module series has been written in direct response […]
Swissport has opened a brand-new air cargo facility at Frankfurt Airport today. The 17,000 sq m warehouse with an integrated Swissport Pharma Center is equipped with state-of-the-art handling technology and has direct tarmac access. An automated material handling system ensures efficient air cargo handling and storage while the FAIR@Link slot booking app controls the access […]
ANTONOV Airlines has completed the transportation of three high-tech ‘flying’ racing yachts from Italy, the UK, and the USA, to Auckland, New Zealand in preparation for the 2021 America’s Cup race. ANTONOV’s in-house engineering team worked to ensure the safe loading of the 22.8-metre-long, 4.9-metre-wide AC75 class yachts on board its seven AN-124-100 Ruslan fleet. […]
By applying the principles from the IATA Security System Management Manuals (SeMS), the new edition can enhance a company’s security culture, regulatory collaboration and resource utilisation as well as improve overall performance and communication within a company. The 4th edition of the SeMS is the latest version of the manual, which was published in October […]
CHAMP Cargosystems’ Traxon cargoHUB community and Qatar Airways Cargo have signed a partnership agreement to enhance the carrier’s online bookings, offering a seamless experience to its customers through direct digital messaging. Traxon cargoHUB is a platform featuring one of the largest air cargo communities, with electronic access to over 100 airlines and 3,000 forwarders, operating […]
The coronavirus pandemic has put chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) under pressure to adapt and prepare their networks for an uncertain future, according to Gartner, Inc. Supply chain leaders must adapt their strategies, investment and leadership style to ensure long-term efficient growth. During the opening keynote of the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo, taking place virtually in the Americas […]
The cruise ship Viking Star now boasts an unusual distinction: she is now the first cruise ship ever equipped with a full-scale PCR testing laboratory for processing coronavirus tests. Viking says that the industry-first facility will allow it to conduct PCR testing of all crew members and guests with a non-invasive saliva test. The laboratory […]
HudsonAnalytix, Inc., through its cyber risk management division, HudsonCyber, is pleased to announce a global partnership with the Maritime Transportation System Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MTS-ISAC). HudsonCyber will support MTS-ISAC’s members with preemptive, maritime-specific cyber threat information that will help reduce the risk of cybersecurity breaches through improved situational awareness and management of cyber […]
A ceremony to mark the delivery of the tug “OZGUR” to Cyprus Turkish Safety & Salvage Co Ltd was held at Sanmar Shipyards Altinova on 20 October. Built in 1985, the 24.75m-long “OZGUR” has undergone modernisation and restoration work at Sanmar. The ceremony was attended by Selim Dursun, Turkey’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure; […]
The Jacksonville Port Authority highlighted what they termed an overall steady performance for the port’s fiscal year ended September 30 despite the strong impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the global economy. The port highlighted that it is proceeding with its long-term strategy, including upgrade projects, despite the declines experienced during the year. After a […]
The Port of Barcelona and Port Technology International are pleased to announce the release of the agenda and opening of registration for the first virtual ‘Smart Ports: Piers of the Future‘ 2020 event. In November 2020, due to the current pandemic, ‘Smart City Expo World Congress’ will be held in a virtual format called Smart […]
