Steady cargo volumes at Port Houston
Port Houston handled 315,983 TEUs in June 2023, making the total for the year so far more than 1.8 million TEUs, a decrease of just 2% compared to last year’s record-breaking year. Houston’s loaded exports continue to lead the way, with 673,228 TEUs through the first half of the year. This is an increase of […]
Canada West Coast port longshore workers resume strike
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Longshore workers in Canada are once again on strike after a union division rejected a tentative deal with maritime employers that had ended a 13-day work stoppage earlier this month. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada […]
Driver safety initiative aims to transform trucking
The Commercial Transport Academy (CTA) has launched a new public-private partnership to transform the landscape for commercial drivers by providing comprehensive safety and wellness programmes. Nicci Scott-Anderson, founder of the CTA and the new SaferStops Association (SSA) that was launched last week, said the initiative had gained significant traction. ROAD SAFETY SURVEY: CLICK HERE AND WIN […]
Maersk opens new Atlanta air cargo hub
A.P. Moller – Maersk has inaugurated a new 11,450 m² (123,000 ft²) air freight gateway near Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL) in Georgia, US. The new gateway offers direct planeside recovery with immediate unit load device (ULD) transfers to the new facility, according to Maersk’s announcement. “Our Atlanta facility enhances our offering, providing customers […]
‘Automation mode’: OSM Worldwide adds new sorting systems to speed fulfillment
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Parcel delivery provider OSM Worldwide has “significantly upgraded” its shipping capabilities to U.S. Postal Service facilities, OSM President James Kelley told Supply Chain Dive. The company recently purchased sortation systems for its regional hubs in […]
Refurbishment of Koeberg power station delayed
The Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, where work is underway to extend the plant’s operational life by 20 years, will not be returning to full strength any time soon. The news was delivered by departing Eskom executive Kan Oberholzer earlier this month. Oberholzer added that tensions between himself and chairperson Mpho Makwana, precipitated his sudden departure. […]
SeaLead opens new office in India
SeaLead has announced the establishment of a new office in Mumbai, India, aiming to expand its operations in South Asia. SeaLead said the Mumbai office is expected to be a significant centre in the company’s operations, providing a variety of solutions to address the rising demands of local consumers. The new office, led by Shiva […]
Kraft Heinz to build $400M automated distribution center in Illinois
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Kraft Heinz said it plans to invest more than $400 million toward building a “state-of-the-art” automated consumer packaged goods distribution center in DeKalb, Ill. The 775,000 square-foot national distribution facility, which is expected to open […]
Maputo port truck park construction gets underway
The construction of a $3 million traffic management park for trucks circulating on the N4 to port terminals at Maputo and Matola, located in Pessene, has officially begun.The project aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of truck transportation in the region while reducing congestion and improving overall logistics.Under the management of Sociedade de Desenvolvimento […]
Leveraging Content Marketing to Educate Consumers About Container Shipping
Leveraging content marketing to educate consumers involves creating and distributing valuable and informative content to engage and educate your target audience. By providing relevant and useful information, you can establish your brand as an authoritative source and build trust with your customers. Here’s a breakdown of how to effectively leverage content marketing for consumer education: […]
