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October 2024

DHL Express starts work on Cincinnati hub expansion

DHL Express has started work on expanding its aircraft apron and a 305,000sq ft aircraft maintenance facility at its main US hub in Cincinnati. The $292 million scheme includes eight new gates, bringing the total at the gateway to 75 and is expected to be fully operational by January 2026. Cincinnati hub currently handles 117 daily flights and a fleet of 64 aircraft, and is one of three DHL global hubs, ... [+]

Iraq to join TIR system

Iraq has acceded to the TIR Convention, paving the way for the implementation of the United Nations transit system in the country. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) said the TIR system would cut border waiting times significantly by allowing trucks to cross borders without having to queue for hours ... [+]

Aer Lingus to launch Indianapolis flights

Aer Lingus is will launch services between Dublin and Indianapolis on 3 May next year, operated by its new narrowbody Airbus A321XLR aircraft, of which it has six on order with the first two due to be delivered by the end of the year. The service will be the first ... [+]

CMA CGM and SUEZ sign biomethane deal

CMA CGM Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with waste management firm SUEZ to develop biomethane as a fuel for shipping in Europe. SUEZ will supply up to 100,000 tonnes of biomethane per year by 2030 which will be be used by CMA CGM in its gas-powered ships. The ... [+]

Disruption and complex rules challenge global traders

A study commissioned by Customs Support Group study says that unprecedented geopolitical disruption, complex customs regulations, lack of internal expertise and capacity and the impact of AI are the main challenges affecting international traders. The Strategic Radar Customer survey includes insights from a broad range of CSG’s clients, including logistics service ... [+]

Gebrüder Weiss celebrates 20 years in Serbia

Austrian forwarder Gebrüder Weiss is celebrating two decades in Serbia. From difficult beginnings, the country has developed into an attractive source of automotive parts, food, textiles, and furniture. The country is the main supplier of agricultural products to many of its neighbours, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and North ... [+]

Containers strong as Antwerp-Bruges remains steady

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ total throughput was 210.5 million tonnes in the first three quarters of 2024, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year and a stabilisation in comparison to the second quarter. Demand for container transport remains strong, while geopolitical and economic instability has impacted ... [+]

Emirates extends 777F freighter fleet

Emirates has placed a firm order for five more Boeing 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025/26. Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing to the end of 2026. The Dubai-based carrier has also signed a multi-year lease extension with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise for ... [+]

Finnair to step up US and Asia summer schedule

Finnair is will add long-haul flights from its Helsinki hub to the US and Asia next summer. It will offer up to 11 weekly flights to Texas, with double daily schedules  on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – compared with summer 2024’s six weekly flights. Flights to Los  will increase from ... [+]

New Auckland base for aerospace specialist

Aerospace and aviation logistics specialist B&H Worldwide has relocated its Auckland, New Zealand warehouse in. The new site is close to the city’s airport, and has a dedicated team to streamline customs clearance processes. Station manager, Lee Hedges, said: “Our new warehouse will provide us with the infrastructure and capabilities to ... [+]

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