Linde recently announced it has signed a long-term agreement with ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. to support the latest multi-billion dollar expansion of the company’s integrated manufacturing complex in Singapore. This will be the single largest sale of gas contract in the history of the newly merged Linde and of its legacy companies. Linde will invest US$1.4 billion to expand its existing gasification complex at Jurong Island, integrating it with ExxonMobil's project to produce … [Read more...] about Linde signs agreement with ExxonMobil
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Passengers want Governments to cut aviation carbon emissions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on European governments considering a Dutch proposal for an EU-wide tax on air tickets to listen to what their citizens want. IATA-commissioned research shows that air passengers want governments to encourage the development of new technologies and sustainable aviation fuels to reduce aviation carbon emissions, rather than impose ineffective “environmental” taxes. According to the survey, the most preferred actions for governments to … [Read more...] about Passengers want Governments to cut aviation carbon emissions
Cogoport signs up Concor for factory-to-ship freight solution
Indian exporters and importers can now book rail freight and ocean carriage in one place following a new agreement between Cogoport, the leading digital freight book platform, and Concor - India’s largest rail haulage service provider. It means shippers can now organize transport from inland factories to ship and onward to points across the globe easily at the click of a button. Cogoport already provides a single online booking platform connecting thousands of exporters and … [Read more...] about Cogoport signs up Concor for factory-to-ship freight solution
Hactl named “Best Green Air Cargo Terminal Operator” in AFLAS Awards 2019
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s major independent cargo handler – has been named “Best Green Air Cargo Terminal Operator” in this year’s Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. The awards were launched in 2015, and are designed to recognise leadership, consistency in service quality, innovation, customer relationship management and reliability. Following an initial nomination round (against criteria set down by organiser Asia Cargo News) to … [Read more...] about Hactl named “Best Green Air Cargo Terminal Operator” in AFLAS Awards 2019
SIAEC and Airbus completes first cabin retrofit for A380 fleet
(SIAEC), in collaboration with Airbus Services, has recently completed the first of 14 A380 full-cabin retrofits for Singapore Airlines (SIA). This extensive retrofit programme, which was announced in November 2017, sees the cabin products selected for SIA’s five recently delivered A380 aircraft installed on the airline’s in-service aircraft. Under the ongoing programme, Airbus Services is responsible for Service Bulletins (SB) and delivery of aircraft cabin parts. … [Read more...] about SIAEC and Airbus completes first cabin retrofit for A380 fleet
Saudia Cargo transports 175 Tons of WWE equipment
Saudi Airlines Cargo Company transported 175 Tons of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) equipment all the way to Jeddah, from Maastricht in the Netherlands for the WWE event that will take place at King Abdullah Sports City. Saudia Cargo has successfully provided all its logistical capabilities to bring the WWE wrestling ring equipment of the show that were forwarded by Sound Moves via Saudia Cargo freighters; Boeing 747-8 & Boeing 777 carrying total tonnages of 175 tons & delivered … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo transports 175 Tons of WWE equipment