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as other goods requiring temperature specific handling and storage.


A full


CEVA Logistics has opened its new, integrated, end-to-end cold chain facility at DP World London Gateway. Dubbed the Chill Hub, the facility is a state-of-the-art operation strategically located to provide maximum customer benefit through its ability to manage all elements of the process at one site. Within the multi- temperature 10,000 sqm


facility are up to 10,000 pallet positions featuring seven independent chambers capable of operating at all temperature ranges from -25°C through to +16°C. This means chilled, frozen and temperature specific items can be accommodated. Dedicated areas will handle


pharmaceuticals, fresh and frozen produce, beverage products and flowers as well


range


of value-added services including Labelling, Boxing, Re-palletizing, Price coding, Tagging and Kitting are all available through the Chill Hub. CEVA’s new Chill Hub has the


additional benefit of a deep- sea port on the same site as the logistics park where the hub is located. The UK’s number one reefer hub, London Gateway has links to over 110 ports in 60 different countries and its dockside proximity to the warehouse means shunting can take as little as two hours. “With its excellent road and


rail connections, our best in class warehouse management systems and direct port access, the Chill Hub is a powerful demonstration of the synergies between CEVA Logistics and CMA CGM,” said Nicolas Sartini, CEO, CEVA Logistics.


Emirates SkyCargo Poised to Support


Global Trade in 2020


At the start of a new decade, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is geared up to facilitate global trade and cargo movement in 2020 and beyond through


a combination of innovative product development and investment in ‘fit for purpose’ infrastructure. “The global air cargo industry witnessed what was


a very challenging year in 2019. Economic uncertainty, tensions in global trade and unrest in key markets negatively impacted cargo volumes. However, the tough market conditions were an opportunity for us to review our core offering to our customers and ensure that we remained market leaders with our specialized product offering, superior capabilities and infrastructure as well as


James J. White, who has guided the Helen Delich Bentley the Port of Baltimore during a period of record revenue, cargo and job growth as executive director of the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA), has announced


Issue 1 2020 - FBJNA Jim White, Port of Baltimore Ex. Dir., Resigns


his resignation effective December 31. Executive Director White


led operations for 18 years as Port of Baltimore improved its national rankings, upgraded security


procedures and


completed infrastructure projects


of the few ports in America that made it one capable of


3 receiving the


largest ships in the world. Executive Director White


joined MDOT MPA in 1993 as director of operations. From 1995 until


his appointment


as executive director in 1999, he also served as MDOT MPA deputy executive director. In those roles he was accountable for day-to- day operations at the Port of Baltimore and directed lease negotiations with customers.


Port of Oakland 2019 container volume decreased 1.8% from 2018, according to data released today. The Port attributed the decline to fewer empty containers but said loaded import and export containers were at a record high. Oakland handled 2.5 million


TEUs in 2019 versus 2.55 million in 2018. The Port attributed the dip to a 13% drop in empty container handling. On the other hand, export volume increased 3.7% last year,


our agility in responding to customer demand,” said Nabil Sultan,


Emirates Divisional


Senior Vice President, Cargo. “The outlook for 2020 is


more positive with the air cargo industry set to post a modest recovery thanks to improved economic activity and trade growth. With our


the Port said. Imports were up 1%. As a result, the Port set a record for loaded containers in 2019 with 1.9 million TEUs. The Port broke a 2018 record of 1.86 million loaded TEUs. The Port said the results were promising given a China-U.S. tariff standoff that dampened global trade in 2019. “We’re encouraged that our


loaded imports and exports set annual records,” said Port of Oakland Maritime Director John Driscoll. “We are looking


commitment to ‘deliver as promised’ backed by a global network covering over 155 destinations centered in Dubai, our modern fleet of all wide- body aircraft and our state of the art Emirates SkyCentral terminals, Emirates SkyCargo is well positioned to support trade and economic growth


the market, as well as on other prime cargo routes


network from summer 2020.” Cargo customers choosing


Virgin Atlantic Cargo is already


celebrating the


benefits of the airline’s new Airbus A350-1000s with record loads being achieved since the first aircraft entered service. The airline has so far taken


delivery of three A350-1000s as part of Virgin Atlantic’s $4.4 billion order for 12 A350s. A fourth aircraft will join the fleet in December followed by phased deliveries of the rest in 2020-21. On its launch trans-Atlantic


route between London Heathrow and New York JFK, the A350 has increased average cargo capacity to


27 tonnes on every flight – although it has already significantly exceeded this figure with a record load of


36,710kgs, which was then surpassed a few days later by a payload of 41,166kgs. “When we placed our


order for the A350-1000 we knew it was going to be an outstanding addition to our fleet in


terms of both


passenger experience and its cargo potential,” said Dominic Kennedy, Managing Director of Virgin Atlantic Cargo.


“It


is already more than living up to this expectation and is going to be a fantastic asset for us and our customers on our busiest


trans-Atlantic


route, especially when we see higher cargo volumes and more demand returning to


Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s new A350-1000. (Virgin Atlantic Cargo photo.)


to fly their goods to and from Los Angeles and Johannesburg with Virgin Atlantic can expect similar improvements when the A350-1000 commences operations on these routes in summer 2020. From the end of March, A350s will take over seven of the airline’s 17 weekly Heathrow-Los Angeles services and fly daily to Johannesburg. As part of the airline’s summer 2020 flying program, it will also operate routes to San Francisco and Lagos, Nigeria. The A350-1000’s


environmental credentials are another


key factor growth in


supporting the airline’s sustainable


and in our


to improve on this cargo performance in the coming year, especially if the U.S. and China can continue to break down trade barriers.” The Port attributed export


volume growth to continued demand for U.S.


agricultural


products. Shippers are increasingly finding markets outside China to grow their businesses, the Port said. Continued strong U.S.


consumer spending kept import volume growing despite tariffs on Chinese goods, the Port said. It added that Northern California’s vibrant economy contributed to the rise of imports.


in line with the Dubai Silk Road Project. With Expo 2020 Dubai also set to kick off in October 2020, we will see a surge in movement of goods to and from Dubai and we are working with our partners to provide specialized air freight services for this once in a lifetime event,” he added.


meeting its carbon targets. As well as being more fuel efficient, the A350’s new Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines generate 30 per cent lower carbon dioxide emissions compared to Virgin Atlantic’s


current 747-400


aircraft. The A350-1000 is also significantly quieter and will help to reduce the noise footprint at airports Virgin Atlantic flies to by more than 50%. Virgin


Atlantic’s fleet


transformation program will see all of its planes replaced over a 10-year period. In June, the airline also announced a new order for 14 Airbus A330- 900neos, with a potential six more, reaffirming its commitment to flying the cleanest, greenest fleet in the sky. Deliveries will begin in 2021.


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