Dutch, German and Swiss representatives of shippers, freight forwarders, barge operators, inland terminals, container terminals operators and shipping lines representatives have drawn up constructive agreements to ensure a more efficient handling of inland container shipping through the whole supply chain, to and from Rotterdam. Over the coming period, these organisations will continue working in several groups on possible solutions to the bottlenecks they have identified jointly, of which some look into solutions on the very short term and others analyse the whole supply chain. The Port of Rotterdam Authority has agreed to facilitate the further elaboration of these plans in follow-up discussions. In addition, the Port Authority made €3 million available to fund initiatives from the market that could make a contribution in the short term.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls on the European Union to significantly strengthen economic regulation of major European airport monopolies by focusing on the interests of passengers. Enforcing greater cost-efficiency at Europe's airports will feed through into cheaper air fares, stimulate travel and enhance European competitiveness. In turn, this will support jobs and grow the economy.

Container shipping lines are expected to take an 85% share of the perishable reefer cargo market by 2021 as their supremacy over specialised reefer operators grows, according to Drewry.

d’Amico International Shipping S.A. (Borsa Italiana: DIS) (the “Company” or “DIS”), an international marine transportation company operating in the product tanker market, announces that its operating subsidiary d’Amico Tankers D.A.C. (Ireland) (“d’Amico Tankers”) signed a memorandum of agreement and bareboat charter contract with a company fully-owned by Sole Shipping Special Opportunities Fund II LP (“the Buyer”), for the sale and leaseback of the MT High Priority, a 46,847 dwt medium-range product tanker vessel, built in 2005 by Nakai Zosen, Japan (the “Vessel”) for a consideration of US$ 13.0 million. 

Finnair has been awarded a 2018 Four Star Global Airline rating by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), a non-profit membership trade organization comprised of the world's leading airlines, suppliers and major media groups.

Kelvin Hughes is attending PACIFIC 2017 showing its commitment to supporting its integration partners in Australasia - AMS Defence and AMS Maritime (both subsidiaries of the AMS Group – AMSG), who together will provide world class radar technology, service and support to The Royal Australian Navy on their current and potentially future program's such as the Future Frigate Program, Offshore Patrol Vessel Program and Collins Class upgrades.

Quote of the week:
"Skill is only developed by hours and hours of work."

Usain Bolt (born 21 August 1986) - Jamaican sprinter and gold medal Olympic winner

Media24 subsidiary, On the Dot (OtD), and global logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel cooperate in setting up an integrated supply chain solution with order management from point of origin and full end-to-end visibility.

This is Digital Ship’s 11th year hosting leadership events in Singapore, and this year we will use our Maritime CIO Forum to address the issues and trends that technology leaders are facing in this increasingly changing and continuously developing business environment.

A ship's horn signalled the opening of the NEVA 2017 exhibition in St Petersburg today, but not before government and commercial dignitaries from home and abroad gathered on the red carpet to mark the start of Russia's leading maritime event.

logitrans 2017 highlights the potential in the Turkish market

New service levels simplify integration of premium high-speed Quality of Service

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, UK, 18 September 2017 – In order to further enhance its service offering to customers, CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s largest supply chain management companies, has signed a three year lease with Dawsonrentals|truck & trailer in the UK to provide 120 new vehicles to upgrade its vehicle fleet. Commencing this autumn, CEVA will introduce a series of IVECO Stralis tractor units into its operation to enhance efficiency, produce greater fuel economy and increase focus on sustainability through minimizing the impact of its fleet on the environment.

Shippers, government, ocean carriers, logistics and port executives gather at TOC Durban event to address challenges of improving trade flows across Africa

Quote of the week:

"Never steal. The government hates competition."

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