Gary G. Burrows
Editor at Freight Business Journal North America
Veteran journalist. Editorial Director, Breakbulk Events & Media. One character, 140 characters at a time. Views are my own.
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2 weeks ago |
fbjna.com | Gary G. Burrows
New logistics software provider Emerger on April 8 announced the launch of an all-in-one cloud-based project logistics software platform to empower logistics professionals to save time, increase productivity, and reduce operational cost. Emerger utilizes technology to streamline communication and transactions between shippers and logistics service providers to simplify the transportation process.
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2 weeks ago |
fbjna.com | Gary G. Burrows
Drewry, the maritime research and consultancy, said its World Container Index rose 3 percent to USUS$2,265 per 40-foot equivalent unit, or FEU, the week of April 10. The latest Drewry WCI composite index is 78 percent below the previous pandemic peak of USUS$10,377 in September 2021 but was 59 percent higher than the average 2019 (pre-pandemic) rate of USUS$1,420.
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2 weeks ago |
fbjna.com | Gary G. Burrows
Danish logistics company DSV has secured EU antitrust approval for its US$15.85 billion acquisition of German rival Schenker, creating what will become the world’s biggest logistics company, the European Commission said April 9, Reuters reported. DSV announced the deal for the logistics arm of German state-rail operator Deutsche Bahn in September 2024. The European Commission, which acts as the antitrust enforcer in the 27-country European Union, said the deal poses no competition issues.
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2 weeks ago |
fbjna.com | Gary G. Burrows
Descartes Systems Group, the on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions provider, announced that the Descartes Air Messaging solution has streamlined the transmission of air shipment data according to the International Air Transport Association’s ONE Record messaging standard. IATA’s ONE Record initiative aims to help airlines, their partners and service providers digitize air cargo messaging services by Jan.
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2 weeks ago |
fbjna.com | Gary G. Burrows
Six industry associations, supported by more than 40 maritime stakeholders, have released a consolidated and enhanced publication: Best Management Practices (BMP) for Maritime Security (MS).
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A funny thing happened on the way home from Breakbulk Middle East. I was on the 787 pushing back. Flight crew was great, but KLM sort of threw us to its kiosks to fend for ourselves. Fortunately booked through air partner Delta who sorted it out. Rerouted & +7 hrs late but home.
My boeing 747 hits it’s successor the 787 during push back in Amsterdam #crash #787 #747 @KLM #kl601 #delay #cityofvancouver @at5 @NOS https://t.co/B1w70Er3Uw
