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Modest growth, but most carriers operating at a loss

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The Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement, which is made up of 15 major carriers, has recommended a general rate increase of US$400 per feu to come into force on November 15. The TSA said the GRI comes as shipping lines continue efforts to restore baseline freight rates for holiday shipments and the 2014 contract negotiating season, which typically come up for renewal at the start of May. TSA executive administrator Brian Conrad said: “The trade is seeing modest but healthy cargo … [Read more...] about Modest growth, but most carriers operating at a loss

P3 carriers unveil their schedules

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Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co and CMA CGM have released service details covering the Asia-Europe, transpacific and transatlantic trades and say they are on schedule to launch operations for the P3 network in the second quarter of next year, assuming there are no regulatory obstacle Maersk’s 18,270 teu Triple-E ships will be deployed in a revised AE1 loop that will call at Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven and Rotterdam in northern Europe. The broad outline of the operational alliance … [Read more...] about P3 carriers unveil their schedules

Dunkin’ Dumbnuts

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Dunkin’ Dumbnuts. Not to be confused as related to Homer Simpson, but this item attracted our attention because it involves one of two of our favourite food groups – donuts! The other of course being beer. American junk food chain Dunkin’ Donuts recently caught flak for running an ad campaign in Thailand that US human rights group Human Rights Watch said was “bizarre and racist”. The ad promotes Dunkin’ Donuts’ “Charcoal Donut,” featuring … [Read more...] about Dunkin’ Dumbnuts

3D Printing: A new Industrial Revolution dawns

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This new technology has suddenly exploded into mainstream consciousness thanks to a gun proponent in the US. It was quite simply a ‘shot that was heard around the world’ – but this time it was not the start of a world war, nor of colonial rebellion, but perhaps the starting gun for a different kind of revolution. With the successful creation and firing of the world’s first 3D printed plastic gun, the average global citizen suddenly became aware of this seemingly … [Read more...] about 3D Printing: A new Industrial Revolution dawns

Innovate, invent and transform

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Well here we go again... high tech gadget launches by Apple, Samsung, Sony and others are once again bringing momentary cheer to the air cargo sector. With so much excess capacity in the market, picking up some of this gadget cargo translates into welcome relief for many carriers. But as the carriers themselves know all too well, this bonanza is nothing but a temporary blip on the radar and indeed a blip that is getting ever shorter with each passing year. More efficient supply chain … [Read more...] about Innovate, invent and transform

Dunkin’ Dumbnuts

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Dunkin’ Dumbnuts. Not to be confused as related to Homer Simpson, but this item attracted our attention because it involves one of two of our favourite food groups – donuts! The other of course being beer. American junk food chain Dunkin’ Donuts recently caught flak for running an ad campaign in Thailand that US human rights group Human Rights Watch said was “bizarre and racist”. The ad promotes Dunkin’ Donuts’ “Charcoal Donut,” featuring … [Read more...] about Dunkin’ Dumbnuts