March 2022

Immingham poised for giant crane delivery

The world’s largest hydraulic crane, a Mantsinen 300M Hybrilift, is under construction in Finland for ABP’s port of Immingham. Supplied by Cooper Specialised Handling, the machine has the reach and capacity to serve panamax size vessels and can handle up 1,500 tonnes per hour – far greater than rope crane equivalents. ABP already operates a fleet of smaller Mantsinen machines across its network of 21 ports. The machine weighs in at 365 ... [+]

Lufthansa’s time:matters adds Spanish options

Lufthansa Group’s sameday delivery arm, time:matters has expanded its network with additional capacity via Air Europa’s Madrid hub. Several daily flights can now be offered to a total of 14 stations between Madrid and Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal and Italy as well as within Spain. [+]

FIATA predicts global freight squeeze

International forwarders federation FIATA predicted that the maritime crisis will intensify as ports become blocked and sanctions lead to overnight removal of tankers from the global charter market, causing spot rates and transport costs to climb.On the roads, blocked drivers are again experiencing poor facilities including lack of food, security ... [+]

No relief in sight to shipping misery, says rate data firm

Shipping rate data firm Xeneta said that after a rare dip in long-term contracted ocean freight rates in December and January, container shipping costs are rising once again, with a 3.9% increase in February. The geo-political situation means that the trend is unlikely to reverse any time soon. Chief executive Patrik ... [+]

Polmans to promote Abu Dhabi Free Zone

Well known industry figure Steve Polmans is to become vice president of business development and regulatory affairs at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ). In his new role, Polmans will establish an integrated long-term strategic plan for ADAFZ, oversee regulatory affairs and compliance matters and be responsible for new projects. He brings ... [+]

American Airlines streamlines life science suite

American Airlines Cargo has announced a dedicated suite of products and priorities to make it easier to book Life sciences and healthcare shipments – a segment that has seen a 17% volume increase over the last few years. The Life Sciences suite offers cargo products designed for time-sensitive shipments. The Priority ... [+]

Russia will pay to restore the An225, vows Antonov parent company

Antonov Airlines parent company, Ukroboronprom has vowed to restore the An225, the world’s largest aircraft destroyed in the fighting for its base at Hostomel near Kyiv, at the expense of the country’s Russian occupiers. The sole operating example of the world's largest aircraft - the Antonov An-225 - was reported destroyed ... [+]