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- Taiwan Reports Chinese Aircraft Aarrier Sailed Through Strait May 27, 2023TAIPEI, May 27 (Reuters) – The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday accompanied by two other ships, Taiwan’s defense ministry said, in the latest uptick in military...Reuters
- Bollinger Launches Navajo-Class Salvage Ship for U.S. Navy May 26, 2023Bollinger Shipyards has launched the lead ship in the U.S. Navy’s new Navajo-Class Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ships (T-ATS). The launch took place last week at Bollinger’s Houma Shipyard in...GCaptain
- Fish Farm Support Vessel Completes Complex Autonomous Voyage in Norway May 26, 2023A fish farm support vessel has successfully completed what is said to be one of the most complex autonomous maritime voyages ever conducted off the coast of Norway. Technology group...Mike Schuler
Green marine – Offshore Energy
- Europe sets its gaze on the world’s largest ship: A closer look at MSC Loreto May 26, 2023The colossal vessel, MSC Loreto, with an unprecedented capacity of 24,346 TEU is calling […] The post Europe sets its gaze on the world’s largest ship: A closer look at MSC Loreto appeared first on Offshore Energy.Jasmina Ovcina Mandra
- Norden expands into wind energy and general cargo market with Thorco Projects acquisition May 26, 2023Danish shipping company Norden has entered into an agreement to acquire Thorco Projects, a business […] The post Norden expands into wind energy and general cargo market with Thorco Projects acquisition appeared first on Offshore Energy.Jasmina Ovcina Mandra
- In focus: Will the hydrogen rainbow chase away fossil fuels’ clouds? May 26, 2023The global energy players are burning the midnight oil in pursuit of low-carbon solutions to curb emissions and enrich the energy mix. The post In focus: Will the hydrogen rainbow chase away fossil fuels’ clouds? appeared first on Offshore Energy.Melisa Cavcic
The Loadstar
- Lufthansa set to buy 41% of ITA – for now May 26, 2023It’s on. Lufthansa will buy 41% – initially – of Italy’s ITA Airways, for €325m, giving it stakes in or ownership of airlines in five countries. The long negotiations, which saw Italian shipping line MSC pull out of a partnership with Lufthansa, have seen the Germans agree on options to enable Lufthansa to buy the […]Alex Lennane
- Peak season hopes dashed as freight rates slip again May 26, 2023The prospect of a traditional peak season is slipping away with each week that passes and ocean carriers are as yet unable to see any significant uptick in export orders from China. Maersk said this week that demand remained “stable” but said it had “not seen any drastic surge”. Another carrier contact told The Loadstar […]Mike Wackett
- Retailers outsource ecommerce fulfilment in structural shift May 26, 2023Increasingly, e-commerce providers and online merchants are turning to logistics firms to manage their fulfilment. James Gagne, CEO of Seko Logistics, has seen a “really serious uptick” in a trend that shows companies abandoning their efforts to manage the fulfilment component of their supply chain in-house. They are looking for help to make their inventory […]Alex Lennane
Air Cargo Next
- Consultant’s Insight: Reshaping globalization through nearshoring May 26, 2023Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, India and Mexico are some of the gainers as the growth of nearshoring leads to reduced dependence on China. However, SEKO Logistics Chief Executive James Gagne pointed out in a recent company update that “what we’re witnessing is not a collapse of globalization but more of a proper reshaping of it.” […]Cathy Roberson
- Cainiao trials IATA’s ONE Record system successfully May 26, 2023Alibaba Group Holding subsidiary Cainiao Smart Logistics announced its successful trial of IATA’s digital e-freight system ONE Record this week. The Hangzhou, China-based company said it used the technology during its Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)-to-Liege Airport (LGG) route, according to a press release by Cainiao. The move comes at a time when ONE Record is […]Courtney Blackann
- Dedrone expands counterdrone testing with FAA May 26, 2023Airspace security company Dedrone and the FAA are expanding their testing of counterdrone detection, tracking, identification and mitigation technologies to clarify regulations around their use at airports. The FAA’s testing for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Program began in January 2022 and will end in September. Virginia-based Dedrone was part of the first […]Yael Katzwer
Global Logistics
- U.S.-Led Pacific Trade Talks Close to Reaching Supply Chains Pact May 22, 2023Negotiators would reportedly like to announce an agreement regarding Indo-Pacific trade talks at a meeting of ministers taking place in Detroit on May 27.
- Deutsche Bahn Open to Strategic Buyer for Schenker May 17, 2023Schenker is likely to attract bids from rival logistics companies, including Danish transport giant DSV A/S, Germany’s Deutsche Post AG and Switzerland’s Kuehne + Nagel International AG.
- End-to-end Supply Chain Visibility is a Problem for Almost Half the APAC Region May 15, 2023Over half of APAC shipment tracking and logistics asset tracking solutions said that integration challenges are holding back the mass adoption of end-to-end supply chain visibility tools.
Express/Small Shipments
- Realize Order and Delivery Excellence through the Fulfillment and Final-Mile Maturity Model May 24, 2023Please join us for a discussion on adapting broader supply chain maturity models to fulfillment and final-mile delivery for shippers to comfortably scale order execution and shipping to the delight of their customers and stakeholders.
- Is Parcel Consulting Dead? May 22, 2023In an e-commerce age when it is more important than ever to optimize parcel shipping operations, the question is clear: Is it possible to cut expensive consulting engagements that provide carrier contract analysis and negotiation services?
- Warehouse Automation: The Key Automation Technologies That Will Live in Your Warehouse Within Five Years May 17, 2023In this webinar, we will evaluate existing and emerging technologies and provide a longer-term view of where automation technology is headed, so that supply chain professionals can make informed decisions about which automation technologies to invest in for the future.
Last Mile Delivery
- Realize Order and Delivery Excellence through the Fulfillment and Final-Mile Maturity Model May 24, 2023Please join us for a discussion on adapting broader supply chain maturity models to fulfillment and final-mile delivery for shippers to comfortably scale order execution and shipping to the delight of their customers and stakeholders.
- Is Parcel Consulting Dead? May 22, 2023In an e-commerce age when it is more important than ever to optimize parcel shipping operations, the question is clear: Is it possible to cut expensive consulting engagements that provide carrier contract analysis and negotiation services?
- Warehouse Automation: The Key Automation Technologies That Will Live in Your Warehouse Within Five Years May 17, 2023In this webinar, we will evaluate existing and emerging technologies and provide a longer-term view of where automation technology is headed, so that supply chain professionals can make informed decisions about which automation technologies to invest in for the future.
Rail & Intermodal
- Macquarie Seeks Buyer for Ceres Terminals May 10, 2023Macquarie is looking for $1 billion for the business but strategic buyers in the shipping sector may be limited.
- CPKC and Teck Sign Steelmaking Coal Supply Chain Agreement May 5, 2023Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited and Teck Coal Limited signed a steel-making coal transportation agreement that runs through the end of 2026.
- U.S. Rail Companies Grant Paid Sick Days After Public Pressure May 2, 2023For years, freight rail workers weren’t allowed to call in sick the morning of their shift.
Transportation & Distribution
- U.K. Car Manufacturing Outputs Grew by Almost 10% in April May 25, 2023During April 2023, the U.K. manufactured 66,527 cars, marking a 9.9% year-on-year increase and the third straight month that vehicle outputs have grown in the country.
- U.S. House Votes to Overturn Biden Administration Truck Emissions Rule May 25, 2023The opposition argued the rules would be too difficult to implement, leading to increased supply chain costs and more pressure on small business owners.
- GEODIS Announces Acquisition of Southern Companies May 24, 2023The French logistics company's acquisition will result in more than 80 Southern Companies employees across the United States joining GEODIS.
Supply Chain Visibility
- Watch: Ensuring the Security of Critical Data in the Supply Chain May 26, 2023Risk mitigation has always been a part of supply chain management and will continue to be of great importance, says Jamie Rutherford, director of sales, supply chain, for Vector Security Networks.
- Watch: CarParts.com and Takt: An E-Commerce Case Study May 24, 2023A case study about how Takt helped CarParts.com achieved visibility into its activities on the warehouse floor, and improve its operations in the process.
- Four Ways That Medical Device Makers Can Build Supply Chain Resilience May 23, 2023Supply chain resilience has become top of mind for medical professionals and device manufacturers.
Aviation Week Network
- Bombardier Global October 18, 2022Bombardier Global [email protected]… Tue, 10/18/2022 - 22:17 Bombardier’s Global series of long-range and large-cabin business jets encompasses three different types—the BD-700-1A10, -1A11 and -2A12—with those types marketed under a number of different commercial designations. The first in the series, the BD-700-1A10-based Global Express, was launched in December 1993 and is a clean-sheet design that made […][email protected]
- Beechcraft Denali October 18, 2022Beechcraft Denali [email protected]… Tue, 10/18/2022 - 21:30 The Beechcraft Denali is a single-engine turboprop airplane being developed by Wichita, Kansas-based Textron Aviation. Although the airframe manufacturer announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture in 2015 that it would “bring a clean-sheet, single-engine turboprop to market,” what was then known as the Cessna Denali was […][email protected]
- Dassault Falcon 6X October 16, 2022Dassault Falcon 6X [email protected]… Sun, 10/16/2022 - 21:17 The Falcon 6X is a twin-engine business jet being developed by French manufacturer Dassault Aviation. Announced on Feb. 28, 2018, the Falcon 6X is Dassault’s replacement for the Falcon 5X, following the December 2017 cancellation of the latter airframe because of issues and delays with its Safran […][email protected]