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and operating the airport’s


infrastructure, has contributed significantly to the development of the portal. “Thanks to this


worldwide innovation, the INFr8 platform integrates the


Issue 8 2018 - FBJNA shipper into the electronic


information chain of the air cargo process for the first time. We expect this to result in shorter check-in times and much faster handling of dangerous goods”, said Anke Giesen, Executive Director


Operations, Fraport AG. The dangerous


goods process has traditionally been paper- based due to the lack of digital standards. DGD on paper from shippers arrive at the airport with the respective


goods. Accordingly, airlines can only begin checking the documentation after handover. Thanks to the new electronic system, however, errors in accompanying documentation can be detected and corrected out


before the airline ever receives the shipment. This will translate into fewer rejected shipments in the future. It will also mean faster processes and better use of resources. The pilot phase of


the INFr8 platform is expected


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to last six months. Afterwards, the platform will become a standard tool available to all interested market participants. There are already plans to expand the portal through the addition of further product groups.


CMA CGM launches CLIMACTIVE


On the occasion of the 2018 edition of the Asia Fruit Logistica fair, CMA CGM announced the launching of CLIMACTIVE, the most advanced technology for the transportation of highly sensitive fruits and vegetables by active controlled atmosphere. CLIMACTIVE maintains


sensitive commodities’ freshness to destination by quickly reducing oxygen levels inside the container equipped with DAIKIN Active CA. Created for highly sensitive commodities that


require special attention due to their biological specificities and maturation time, CLIMACTIVE specifically targets high added value products, long transit time products, and organic products. It allows businesses to optimize their competitive attractiveness by maintaining the products’ freshness up to final destination, preventing the maturation process, extend their shelf life and preserve the products’ quality attributes. It also allows businesses to expand by reaching further destinations


Port of Duluth-Superior generates $1.4b in economic activity


The Port of Duluth-Superior generated $1.4 billion in economic activity and supported 7,881 jobs last year. Handling 35 million short tons of cargo generated over $504 million in total wages, salaries and purchases of goods and services in the regional economy. Cargo movement and vessel activity at the port also generated a total of nearly $240 million in federal/state tax revenues. “The Port of Duluth-Superior


anchors the westernmost point of this entire 2,340- mile System—a binational waterway that connects the heartland of North America to the global marketplace,”


said


Duluth Seaway Port Authority Executive Director Deb DeLuca. “As the largest tonnage port on the Great Lakes, we have long known the key role this port plays in the economic vitality of the entire region. Not only does this study validate that message, it also provides relevant data to share with policymakers, investors, business leaders and residents alike illustrating how indispensable our working waterfront is to job growth and economic sustainability in


northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.” Some 35 million tons of iron


ore, coal, limestone, salt, cement, grain,


steel, to wind keep turbines,


and heavy machinery move through the Port each year, helping


businesses


running in adjoining states and in communities along the U.S.-Canadian border. Farmers, miners, steel producers, construction companies, food manufacturers, utility companies and street maintenance departments depend on this System to move raw materials and finished products to market. The nearly 20 privately


owned bulk cargo docks in the Port of Duluth-Superior, plus one general cargo terminal operated by Duluth Cargo Connect, altogether account for the 35 million short tons of cargo moved during the 2017 navigation season. “Add in shipments of iron


ore from Two Harbors (18.3M short tons) and Silver Bay (6.4M short tons), and it becomes readily


apparent that the


western end of the entire Great Lakes-Seaway system is a vital


transportation link for the mines in northeastern Minnesota, for the farmers to the west, and for steelmakers and utilities to the east,” said DeLuca. “This marine highway is our lifeline to Canada, Europe, the Baltic, North Africa and beyond.”


and target news markets. CLIMACTIVE finally


allows


businesses to maintain their products’ organic label. CLIMACTIVE allows


shipments to reach the optimal level of O2 and CO2 much faster. A nitrogen pump creates a real barrier against oxygen infiltration, protecting the cargo from excessive ripening. Temperature, humidity and balance between gases are also very precisely regulated, allowing an optimal preservation and protection of highly-sensitive commodities.


Cargotec joins global maritime startup accelerator program


Cargotec has joined the Trade & Transport Impact program that connects world leading startups and corporations to address the biggest challenges in maritime, cargo transport and logistics. This is the first program of


its kind in terms


of scale and global scope within maritime and logistics. The program is initiated by Rainmaking Ltd. It is scheduled to last three years with its main venue in Hamburg, Germany. Cargotec is one of the key partners driving the program,


Louisiana ranks No. 2 for infrastructure investment


Louisiana ranks No. 2 among U.S. states for infrastructure investment that supports economic growth, according to Site Selection magazine. In the magazine’s first Global Groundwork Index, nations and


states were evaluated


for significant investment in corporate facilities combined with significant investment in


roads, bridges, airport,


pipelines, railroads and more. Louisiana ranked behind only Texas among all U.S. states. Louisiana’s


transportation


infrastructure has seen significant enhancements and the launch of new initiatives in recent years. Planned


upgrades were recently announced for several of Louisiana’s interstate highways, including enhancements to the intersection of I-20 and I-220 in Bossier Parish to provide an improved entrance to Barksdale Air Force Base. The state currently has $250


over million under


construction to widen strategic segments of the I-10 freight corridor. Additionally, improvements are planned for the I-10 exit at Loyola Avenue in Kenner to facilitate access to and from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, which itself is undergoing significant revitalization in


a nearly $1 billion, 35-gate terminal


expansion to be


completed in 2019. Lafayette Regional Airport is preparing for a significant modernization, with work underway to build a 110,000 square-foot terminal to serve Louisiana’s Acadiana Region. Improvements to railroads


and ports are key components of Louisiana’s globally connected infrastructure. The Huey P. Long Bridge in Jefferson Parish received $1.2 billion in structural enhancements and widening to not only improve workforce accessibility, but also to provide safer rail traffic with dual rail tracks sharing


having touch points throughout the whole cargo flow chain via its business areas Kalmar and MacGregor. Insights, market access and relevant data flow can be gained from this, and they benefit startups that join the program.


the bridge with six lanes of auto traffic. With renovations completed in 2013, the Huey P. Long Bridge is managed by the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, which recently was acquired by the Port of New Orleans. The expansion and acquisition are enhancing rail competitiveness and connectivity to large markets in the South. Additionally, Union Pacific


has completed more than a half- billion dollars in rail upgrades across Louisiana, since 2012, to support industrial expansion in the state. This year, Union Pacific is completing $87 million in improvements to railroads and rail bridges across the state, including a $20 million investment at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge to allow tenants to transport goods with longer trains.


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