Levant next goal for CMA CGM 
Marseille-based CMA CGM is launching a standalone NC Levant weekly service from the port of Southampton in the UK, connecting northern Europe with the Eastern Mediterranean and Levant region from 8 January 2021. The NC Levant Express will deploy five vessels with capacities... plus
Etihad Cargo open to 500+ logistics providers
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has agreed a new partnership with Validaide, to co-manage and co-share station facilities for pharmaceuticals and other special cargo with global customers. Validaide is an Amsterdam-based global platform for special... plus
In carriers’ seventh heaven
In line with many other shipping lines, Hapag-Lloyd has raised its forecast for financial 2020 on the basis of a better-than-expected business performance in the ongoing Q4/2020. The group expects an ebitda of EUR 2.6–2.7 billion (up from EUR 2.4–2.6 billion) and an ebit of EUR... plus
Latam Cargo's maiden operations in Doha
For the first time, an aircraft from the Latam Group operated by Latam Airlines Brazil landed in Doha, Qatar, transporting perishables from Latam Cargo customers in South America to Asia and returning with a load of electronics. For Kamal Hadad, VP network and alliances, the... plus
Emirates' first of three December A380 with SAF
Emirates has welcomed A6-EVL, its 116th A380 as the first of three A380s to join its fleet in 2020, the other two arriving later this month. The delivery flight was powered by a blend of conventional jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This is the first time the... plus
BGT record in Basra
The 6,600 teu containership ‘Yang Ming Mutuality’ sailed from the Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) in Um Qasr (Iraq) recently, having set a new turnaround mark. BGT recorded a total of 1,768 moves on the vessel in 17.5 hours, achieving a record berth productivity of 101 moves per... plus
ITJ Video News – 3 December 2020
In the ITJ Video News of 3 December 2020, editor-in-chief Chris Doepgen presents a new link between the port of Cork and Zeebrugge, offered by CLdN; ground handler Saudi Arabian Logistics Company; the new CEO of the Montreal Port Authority; Kombiverkehr’s options in Hanover; and... plus
Tiaca starts digital ACF with people-focused session
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Air Cargo Association is organising a wholly digital version of its Air Cargo Forum (ACF) this year and inviting interested persons to register for six sessions scheduled until 10 December, starting with yesterday's (1 December... plus
Combined cool facilities at Riyadh airport
The cargo ground handler and logistics provider Saudi Arabian Logistics Company (SAL) opened new dedicated cool facilities at the Cargo Village in Riyadh, specialising in perishables and all types of pharmaceuticals, including the much-awaited Covid-19 vaccines. With 5,000... plus
World trade still in turmoil
According to the report issued by the general customs administration of the People's Republic of China, Iran's trade with China during the first nine months of last year amounted to USD 18.17 billion. In contrast, total trade went down by 38.5% to USD 11.19 billion in the first... plus