NEWS\\\ News Roundup


ZIM and the members of the 2M Alliance, Maersk and MSC, recently announced a second strategic cooperation agreement following that announced in July 2018 in the Asia-US East Coast Trade. The new strategic operational agreement, which will be a combination of Vessel Sharing, Slot exchange and purchase, covers two additional trades: Asia - East Mediterranean and Asia - American Pacific Northwest.


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The US Army Corps of Engineers announced its FY 2019 Work Plan, which includes an additional $59 million in funding for the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project (CIP). This funding brings the total Federal appropriations for the CIP to $95 million. The estimated CIP cost is $360 million, of which the federal government is responsible for $230 million, while the Port of Corpus Christi is responsible for the remaining $130 million. To date, the Port of Corpus Christi has transferred $78 million of its own funds to the USACE, bringing the total CIP funding level to $173 million.


Port Everglades has entered a MOU with the Honduras National Port Authority (Empresa Nacional Portuaria de Honduras), as part of its Sister Seaport Program. The MOU outlines joint initiatives the two parties may undertake and states that it is within “their mutual interest to establish an alliance of cooperation aimed at facilitating international trade and generating new business by promoting the all-water routes between” Port Everglades and Honduran seaports.


Since November, Port of Oakland and City officials have been circulating a draſt plan to reduce the impact of transport trucks on local streets. Called the West Oakland Truck Management Plan, it’s intended to improve the quality of life for the area’s residents. Among the plan’s objectives: Reduce disruption for residents and businesses in West Oakland from truck traffic and truck parking; Increase safety near designated truck routes; and have truck drivers know preferred routes to reach their destinations and know the City’s parking restrictions.


The Panama Canal’s success in 2018 was marked by milestones. The Canal closed fiscal year 2018 with a record, welcoming 442.1 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS), the highest annual cargo tonnage in its 104-year history. In between, the Canal welcomed massive new vessels and strengthened its international maritime service with the increase of Neopanamax reservations.


The CMA CGM Group has been awarded the “Gold Recognition Level” for the fourth consecutive year by Ecovadis, a ratings agency specialized in evaluating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Ecovadis’ report underlines the excellent performance of the CMA CGM Group on environmental, labor practices & human rights, fair business practices, and sustainable procurement issues. This evaluation positions CMA CGM among the top 1% most responsible companies in its sector and among the top 5% most responsible companies across all sectors.


Port of Oakland container volume reached an all-time high in 2018. The port handled 2.55 million TEUs, up 5.2% from 2017 volumes. It was the second straight year of record volume in Oakland. 2018 import cargo volume increased 5% while exports declined 3.5%. The volume of empty containers returned to origin destinations for future import loads increased 19.7%.


The Port of Long Beach handled 621,835 TEUs of container cargo during the month, a 1.5% increase compared to November 2017. Last month’s performance pushed 2018’s total TEU count to 7,349,377, making it virtually certain the Port will eclipse its record of 7,544,507 TEUs set last year. For the year to date, volumes have risen 7.3%. tImports continued to outpace goods shipped overseas. Inbound cargo hit 319,877 TEUs, an increase of 0.2%, while exports shrank 8.4% to 115,774 TEUs. Empties returned to Asia swelled 11.4% to 186,183 TEUs.


Emirates SkyCargo reaches new


milestones in 2018


Last year was a banner year for Emirates SkyCargo. In 2018, the freight division of Emirates flew close to 2.6 million tonnes of cargo across six continents. From fruits and vegetables to space satellites, from pharmaceuticals to domestic pets, the air cargo carrier transported goods that have had a direct positive impact on the lives of millions. Here are some of the ways through which Emirates SkyCargo has touched the lives of people across the world.


In 2018, Emirates SkyCargo


carried over 73,000 tonnes of pharmaceutical cargo. With its fleet of over 270 modern aircraſt and state of the art facilities including the world’s largest EU Good Distribution Practices (GDP) certified multi-


airport hub at Dubai, Emirates SkyCargo is able to securely and rapidly transport vaccines and other critical medicines around the world to destinations where they are most needed. In August 2018, the air cargo


carrier operated an exclusive freighter flight carrying the equivalent of 1.8 million doses of vaccine from Italy to Brazil. With 36 special purpose containers, this was one of the largest and most technically


challenging pharmaceutical charter flights undertaken by Emirates SkyCargo. Addressing the importance of


offering enhanced protection to pharmaceuticals on the move, Emirates SkyCargo introduced the pharma corridors initiative across select destinations on its network. Working with ground handling partners and other stakeholders, the initiative ensures uniform high standards for the handling of temperature- sensitive pharmaceuticals from origin to destination. Emirates SkyCargo currently has 20 pharma stations across its network. Over 1,100 tonnes of


food


including fruits, vegetables, fish and meat, were transported every single day by Emirates SkyCargo in 2018. With increasing levels of interest globally in international cuisine and culinary flavors, more and more people are looking to source produce from around the world in their local supermarkets.


Perishables as diverse as salmon from Norway, mangoes from South Asia, meat from Australia, fresh seafood from Sri Lanka, Scotland and South Africa, dairy and chocolate from Ireland, green beans from Kenya, lychees and rambutans from Vietnam, strawberries from California, wine and cheese from France make their way to consumers across the world on Emirates’ flights. Through Emirates Fresh, the


air cargo carrier’s specialized portfolio of solutions for perishables transportation, Emirates SkyCargo ensure that food items retain their freshness and arrive at their destinations on time.


In 2018, the carrier transported


7,900 domestic cats and dogs on its flights. The carrier also launched Emirates Pets, a product designed to offer convenient and comfortable air transportation experience for domestic pets with options for door to door pickup and delivery of the animal. Over 1,140 premium and


luxury cars were transported by Emirates SkyCargo in 2018. The carrier transported two special Alfa Romeos for the Gumball 3000 motor rally. Other super cars transported over the year include a DeLorean from Los Angeles also for the Gumball 3000 motor rally; a Koenigsegg Agera RS1, one of the only 25 cars in existence in the world; and an Aston Martin One 77 which travelled from Auckland to London on Emirates SkyCargo. Emirates Wheels continues to be popular with customers looking to transport their cars by air for their holidays and for events. In February 2018, Emirates


SkyCargo transported Khalifasat - the first satellite developed and built by Emirati engineers in the UAE at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) – from Dubai to Seoul. Specialists from both Emirates SkyCargo and MBRSC worked together for months planning the careful transport and delivery of the satellite which was successfully launched into orbit around the earth in November 2018. Emirates SkyCargo’s fleet of


freighter aircraſt operated a total of 395 charter flights between January and December 2018.


DB Schenker announced a new strategic partnership with Magento, one of the world’s leading providers of e-commerce platforms, to equip small and mid-size merchants with a powerful new extension. Combining DB Schenker’s fulfilment experience with global logistics markets with the powerful customization and flexibility of the Magento e-commerce platform will provide retailers a seamless connection between the front-end and back-end on a global scale. Being available through Magento Marketplace, the extension delivers a quick, convenient and cost-efficient way to connect web shops and warehousing services.


Strong growth in its cross-border eCommerce and White Glove Home Delivery services has helped SEKO Logistics to be named a Multichannel Merchant Top 3PL for 2019. Given the explosion of ecommerce and the increasing number of 3PLs in the marketplace, Multichannel Merchant has created this unique resource to vet 3PL providers as a value-added service for its audience. The online resource is a searchable directory for merchants looking for a qualified 3PL.


In September 2018, a total of 19 flights were chartered to transport around 500 horses from Liege, Belgium to Greenville- Spartanburg, USA for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018. Over the course of the year close to 1,800 horses travelled in comfort on Emirates SkyCargo’s B777 freighters to participate in major international equestrian and racing events. Charter flights were also used


to transport equipment and instruments for music concerts and other entertainment events across the world. In 2018, Emirates SkyCargo


expanded its reach to include four new destinations. The carrier started freighter services to Maastricht and extended its belly hold capacity to Santiago, Stansted and Edinburgh helping


customers in these locations connect with partners in different parts of the world and increasing trade opportunities. In addition to its direct


destinations, Emirates SkyCargo can connect businesses in other regional destinations through its extensive global trucking network. Between January and December 2018, close to 158,000 tonnes of cargo were transported by truck to or from a destination served by Emirates SkyCargo. At Emirates SkyCargo’s hub in Dubai, the 24*7 bonded trucking service connecting the carrier’s cargo terminals in Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central moved over 300,000 tonnes of cargo in 2018. From its start in 2014, the service has transported more than 1 million ULDs between the two airports.


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News Roundup Forwarding & Logistics


SEKO Logistics is partnering with ShipStation, a leading web-based eCommerce shipping solution, to increase its eCommerce merchants’ ability to grow in new cross-border markets. ShipStation helps eCommerce retailers import, organize, process and ship their orders quickly and easily from any web browser. It features the most integrations of any eCommerce web-based solution, with over 150 shopping carts, marketplaces, package carriers, and fulfilment services.


Wen-Parker Logistics opened its second owned office in Vietnam on Nov. 1 in Ho Chi Min City. It is Wen-Parker’s 27th and the 9th in Southeast Asia. It marks the 3rd new location to open since July 2016 when WPL opened in London and Hanoi in 2017.


B&H Worldwide has chosen BSI (British Standards Institute) as its new provider of quality standards accreditation worldwide. In 2017 the company successfully advanced its ISO accreditation from ISO 9001:2008 to the latest ISO 9001:2015 at all its international locations.


Werner Logistics received the 2019 Digital Edge 50 Award by CIO for the company’s leading digital transformation initiatives with significant, measurable impact. Werner’s Intermodal Logistics Vision system was submitted for the award based on its ability to simplify the planning process, increase equipment utility and reduce equipment management expenses.


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