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Melanie Leonhard, Senator for Economic Affairs, Hamburg, Friedrich Stuhrmann, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and Takahiro Kikuchi, Managing Director, Ocean Network Express (Europe) signed an agreement on the future use of shore power supply.
#HamburgPortAuthority #OceanNetworkExpress #ONE #PortofHamburg #shorepower #ChiefCommercialOfficer #HPA #ShippingMelanie Leonhard, Senator for Economic Affairs, Hamburg, Friedrich Stuhrmann, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and Takahiro Kikuchi, Managing Director, Ocean Network Express (Europe) signed an agreement on the future use of shore power supply. #HamburgPortAuthority #OceanNetworkExpress #ONE #PortofHamburg #shorepower #ChiefCommercialOfficer #HPA #ShippingWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMHamburg Port Authority, ONE sign deal for shore powerPort of Hamburg will equip all container terminals with shore power supply systems by the end of 2025.0 Comments 0 Shares 38 Views 0 Reviews -
Blume Global, a WiseTech Global company, has released Blume Global Appointment Scheduling, a digital appointment scheduling platform designed specifically for ocean terminal operators to streamline container flow, simplify truck schedules and provide 24/7 online payment functionality.
#BlumeGlobal #WiseTechGlobal #BlumeGlobalAppointmentScheduling #InternationalContainerTerminalServices #ICTSI #oceanterminalappointment #ShippingBlume Global, a WiseTech Global company, has released Blume Global Appointment Scheduling, a digital appointment scheduling platform designed specifically for ocean terminal operators to streamline container flow, simplify truck schedules and provide 24/7 online payment functionality. #BlumeGlobal #WiseTechGlobal #BlumeGlobalAppointmentScheduling #InternationalContainerTerminalServices #ICTSI #oceanterminalappointment #ShippingWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMBlume Global launches ocean terminal appointment, payment platformSingle digital platform optimises ocean terminal operations, reducing congestion and delays.0 Comments 0 Shares 25 Views 0 Reviews -
Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo confirmed during a press event at Air Cargo Europe in Munich that their Global Cargo Joint Business will formally launch in late 2025. The partnership, initially announced in April, will operate across multiple continents and focus on joint network optimisation, system integration and new routing opportunities, subject to regulatory clearance.
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Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo confirmed during a press event at Air Cargo Europe in Munich that their Global Cargo Joint Business will formally launch in late 2025. The partnership, initially announced in April, will operate across multiple continents and focus on joint network optimisation, system integration and new routing opportunities, subject to regulatory clearance. #QatarAirways #IAGCargo #MASKargo #QatarAirwaysCargo #aircargo #jointventure #AirCargoEurope2025 #MunichWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMAir cargo alliance by Qatar, IAG and MASkargo targets global reachThe partnership will also aim to optimise use of freighter and belly hold capacity across the joint network.0 Comments 0 Shares 37 Views 0 Reviews -
While many carriers have postponed their peak season surcharge (PSS) implementation from mid-May, they are now expected to apply two separate PSS increases on top of existing long-term fixed rates: $2,000 per FEU effective June 1 and $4,000 per FEU effective June 15.
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While many carriers have postponed their peak season surcharge (PSS) implementation from mid-May, they are now expected to apply two separate PSS increases on top of existing long-term fixed rates: $2,000 per FEU effective June 1 and $4,000 per FEU effective June 15. #Dimerco #DimercoExpressGroup #China #US #Oceanfreightrates #peakseasonsurcharge #logistics #maritime #ShippingWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMChinese exporters under pressure on higher ocean rates: DimercoU.S. Trade Representative to target China’s efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors.0 Comments 0 Shares 27 Views 0 Reviews -
DP World announced the launch of a fully integrated logistics and market-entry solution aimed at addressing the long-standing challenges for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) seeking growth in the sub-Saharan Africa region.
#DPWorld #SouthAfrica #FotonMotor #turnkeysolution #automarkets #logistics #AfricaDP World announced the launch of a fully integrated logistics and market-entry solution aimed at addressing the long-standing challenges for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) seeking growth in the sub-Saharan Africa region. #DPWorld #SouthAfrica #FotonMotor #turnkeysolution #automarkets #logistics #AfricaWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMDP World launches turnkey solution for auto growth in South AfricaDeal with Foton Motor sets a new model for overcoming entry barriers in one of the world’s fastest growing auto markets0 Comments 0 Shares 27 Views 0 Reviews -
Global schedule reliability improved by 1.7 percentage points M/M to 58.7 percent in April 2025, the highest level recorded since November 2023, according to the latest update from Sea-Intelligence.
#SeaIntelligence #Maersk #Hapag #MSC #GeminiCooperation #ShippingGlobal schedule reliability improved by 1.7 percentage points M/M to 58.7 percent in April 2025, the highest level recorded since November 2023, according to the latest update from Sea-Intelligence. #SeaIntelligence #Maersk #Hapag #MSC #GeminiCooperation #ShippingWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMGlobal schedule reliability continues to increase in 2025Maersk was the most reliable top-13 carrier in April 2025 with schedule reliability of 73.4%.0 Comments 0 Shares 33 Views 0 Reviews -
Hapag-Lloyd announced a restructuring of their Africa organisational setup across the continent.
#HapagLloyd #Hapag #Africa #organisationalsetup #ShippingHapag-Lloyd announced a restructuring of their Africa organisational setup across the continent. #HapagLloyd #Hapag #Africa #organisationalsetup #ShippingWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMHapag strengthens Africa presence with new organisational setupChanges align with the company’s Strategy 2030 and its commitment to growing Africa as a key focus market.0 Comments 0 Shares 59 Views 0 Reviews -
African airlines saw a 4.7 percent year-on-year increase in cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), in April 2025.
#InternationalAirTransportAssociation #IATA #US #April #Africanairlines #aircargo #cargo #tariffAfrican airlines saw a 4.7 percent year-on-year increase in cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), in April 2025. #InternationalAirTransportAssociation #IATA #US #April #Africanairlines #aircargo #cargo #tariffWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMAfrican airlines report 4.7% YoY increase in cargo demand for AprilTotal air cargo demand rose by 5.8% in April 2025 while capacity increased by 6.3% compared to April 2024.0 Comments 0 Shares 88 Views 0 Reviews -
UNICEF and DSV announced that they are expanding their existing partnership to increase humanitarian support for children during emergencies.
#UNICEF #DSV #humanitarianaid #humanitarianresponse #DSVGlobalTransportandLogisticsUNICEF and DSV announced that they are expanding their existing partnership to increase humanitarian support for children during emergencies. #UNICEF #DSV #humanitarianaid #humanitarianresponse #DSVGlobalTransportandLogisticsWWW.LOGUPDATEAFRICA.COMUNICEF, DSV enhance logistics support for humanitarian missionsThe agreement will help UNICEF deliver life-saving supplies faster and to more locations.0 Comments 0 Shares 97 Views 0 Reviews
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