The British International Freight Association (BIFA) notes that the implementation timetable on the new computer system that will replace an existing system used for processing Customs declarations is under review by the programme implementation board.

BIFA Director General, Robert Keen says that speculative comments on social media this week have caused further uncertainty among its members that are responsible for processing Customs declarations and moving much of the UK’s visible trade.

Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. Between April 4 and October 24, Finnair will operate three additional weekly frequencies on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Between May 4 and October 24, a fourth additional frequency will be added on Tuesdays. Furthermore, a fifth additional frequency will be flown on Sundays for the peak summer season between June 8 and August 30.  

Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company, is partnering with PORTRIX LOGISTIC SOFTWARE GmbH (PLS) to integrate spot pricing into PLS’ market leading Global Price Management (GPM) software solution.

The event will further boost the UAE’s strategy of developing the regional breakbulk sector by providing expertise and promoting industry best practices

The Molslinjen ferries call at the Port of Aarhus about 3800 times each year. Come fall, shore power will be available to the ferries from the new Østhavnen ferry terminal. This is the result of a recent joint Port of Aarhus / Molslinjen investment decision.

The novel coronavirus strain that originated in Wuhan last month has contined to spread in China, with nearly 10,000 confirmed cases reported as of Friday.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority is committed to the Sustainable Earthworks and Civil Engineering approach that aims to ensure sustainable construction and maintenance of port infrastructure. To that end, Ronald Paul, COO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, signed the Sustainable Earthworks and Civil Engineering Green Deal today.

The health and wellbeing of customers and personnel is a top priority for Finnair. Following a thorough analysis of all currently available information on the coronavirus and its impacts on air travel to and from China, Finnair has decided to:

From yesterday, vessels with a combined width of up to 98 metres may pass each other in a widened section of the Elbe known as the 'passing box'. The five-kilometre stretch under Federal jurisdiction now has a width of 385 metres.

The number of passengers and flights increased in all three Lithuanian Airports during the last year, the highest increase was witnessed in Kaunas and Palanga Airports, and the whole network of the Airports offered as much as 92 unique destinations. The national Airports perceive year 2020 as a period of the further growth and expect a total increase of the number of passengers equal to 6 percent.

Such support enhances the event’s increasingly prominent reputation, and reinforces its importance in bolstering the UAE’s maritime stature and economic standing

Due to the recent suspension of all group travel from China, Finnair will cancel its three weekly flights between Helsinki and Beijing Daxing International Airport between February 5 and March 29, and its two weekly flights between Helsinki and Nanjing between February 8 and March 29. Finnair will communicate these changes directly to customers who have bookings on these flights and offer the choice of either a change in travel date or destination, or a full ticket refund.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has underlined its commitment to servicing the needs of its clients by appointing Captain Steve Bomgardner as a Regional Director and Business Development Director.

The commitment of Alpha Ori Technologies to world class information security protocols in the face of rising cybersecurity risks has been recognised by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

"One size doesn't always fit all, especially when it comes to the digitalisation of a ship. Digitalisation can, and should, be customised to meet the needs of individual companies and vessels," says Dominique Audion, COO, IEC Telecom Group, enroute to the roundtable discussions at Euromaritime Conference, taking place from February 4th to 6th in Marseille, France.