Qatar Airways Cargo is taking action like no other airline before and playing an active role in building tomorrow's world. The world's largest cargo airline is committed to helping people in need through its '1 Million Kilos' campaign : From July to the end of December, charities will be able to use the services of Qatar Airways Cargo to transport humanitarian aid and medical supplies all over the world, free of charge. 

Hyen, Norway – On 6 July, The Fjords celebrated the delivery of Legacy of The Fjords which will join her sister ships, Vision of The Fjords and Future of The Fjords, providing more tourists than ever an unparalleled experience in the spectacular landscapes on the west coast of Norway.

The national airports operator further pursues the goal to ensure a smooth travelling experience for passengers with special needs, therefore they commence the cooperation with international social project the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. The purpose of this project is to assist people with hidden disabilities, to identify their needs better and to aid the employees of the airports in recognizing passengers who have disabilities that are not to be noticed instantly, as well as providing the necessary assistance on time.

XLP member, Cargo Global Logistics, are proud to share that they have successfully shipped rolling mills for a steel industry. The load consisted of 67 Tons of wooden box on a 40' Flat Rack with an overwidth of 290cm and an overheight of 330cm. There was also one 40' open top with overheight of 350cm and four 40’ high cube which were loaded on the MS Mathilde Maersk in Rotterdam to head to Shanghai. The land transport from France as well as the handling, lashing, securing, and survey was done by Cargo Global Logistics.

Even as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of a second-wave outbreak of COVID-19, the majority of countries around the world are emerging from lockdowns. Governments everywhere are acknowledging that in this context, the most secure and safe way to re-open their societies is to ensure that there is a competent system of testing and contract-tracing in place ahead of fully re-opening. As a result, Korean coronavirus test-kit manufacturers have been ramping up exports, in order to meet the demand of governments that want to implement the “Korean model” to keep their citizens safe while also reviving their economies.

The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, says that it welcomes the package of measures unveiled by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today to scale up employment support schemes, training and apprenticeships.

Gartner evaluates vendors based on their ability to execute and for completeness of vision, and has positioned GEODIS in the Leaders quadrant in its 2020Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics,Worldwide.

The concept design of an Autonomous Guard Vessel revealed today is set to revolutionize the offshore industry. The futuristic looking design is created by a consortium of maritime companies looking to support the offshore industry by exploiting technology available today.

The road transport industry is one of the sectors most impacted by COVID-19. This is caused by transport and movement restrictions put in place by countries to manage the pandemic, resulting disruptions to supply chains and mobility networks and the overall economic slowdown.

Following the rescheduling of the Multimodal 2020 conference and exhibition to March 2021, the organiser, Clarion Events has launched Multimodal Connect.

INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund ("the Fund"), the largest private equity investment fund in the Baltic region, has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake (52.81%) in Eco Baltia, the largest environmental management group for plastic recycling and waste collection in the Baltics.

Long-term contracted ocean freights fell for the second consecutive month, and are now 1.3% down year-on-year, as the ramifications of Coronavirus continue to shake the foundations of the global economy. According to the latest XSI® Public Indices report from Oslo-based Xeneta, rates fell by 1.8% in June, following on from a 1.2% decline in May. Although levels remain historically high, the carrier segment has now seen a 0.2% decline since the beginning of 2020, after four consecutive months of increases through to February. Furthermore, notes Xeneta, future economic indicators are far from promising.

The 7th International LNG Congress will be held on the 1st-2nd of March in Madrid, Spain. LNG supply potential in Europe, usage of alternative fuels, vehicles mobility, marine transportation and storage, politics and financing in the market, and small- and large-scale LNG projects will be the main topics of the Congress.

The Rome airports are at the forefront in the procedures to contain the spread of the virus and many other pathogens

Mark Millar honoured as ‘Supply Chain Thought Leadership Champion’ in the LogiSYM 2020 Awards virtual presentation on Thursday 25 June 2020.