This year’s first-quarter throughput total was notable for a rise in conventional general cargoes, a lower figure of bulk cargoes, a stable trend in container handling and distinct growth on container transport services by rail. In the first quarter of 2018, the Port of Hamburg achieved total throughput of 32.7 million tons (down 7.5 percent). In Hamburg this heading covers general cargo throughput of 22.7 million tons (down 1.8 percent) and bulk cargo throughput of 10.0 million tons (down … [Read more...] about Port of Hamburg acheives 21.7 million tons of throughput in the first quarter of 2018
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Airport College International launches new Airport Ground Handling Programs
Airport College International announces the launch of the THREE new Airport Ground Handling Certificate Programs. Whether your employees are new to the industry or professionals this program provides a solid foundation for employees professional development and ensures that they are compliant for industry audits. New certificate programs are: The Certificate in Air Cargo Handling The Certificate in Passenger Services The Certificate in Ramp Handling Each … [Read more...] about Airport College International launches new Airport Ground Handling Programs
Emirates renews partnership with Formula 1
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Formula 1®, the pinnacle of motorsport, announced they have renewed and expanded their partnership until the end of 2022. Emirates has been an F1 Global Partner since 2013, and the renewed agreement will see the airline enjoy an expanded branding and consumer activation presence at over 15 races on the FIA Formula One World Championship™ calendar across Europe, Asia, Australia, North America and South America. The renewed agreement, … [Read more...] about Emirates renews partnership with Formula 1
Kuehne + Nagel launches global warehouse management system
Kuehne + Nagel is launching its new global warehouse management system (WMS) KN SwiftLOG, a scalable platform with global reach, powered by market-leading JDA Warehouse Management. KN SwiftLOG represents a new mark in the logistics industry, confirming Kuehne + Nagel’s leadership in advanced technology. JDA Warehouse Management, extended by Kuehne + Nagel features and expertise, generates a unique digital solution, to form a best-in-class platform for omni-channel fulfilment. It is offering … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel launches global warehouse management system
SAA announces key appointments
South African Airways (SAA) has announced a number of key appointments to fill the critical skills gap at the airline as it forges ahead with implementing its turnaround. The airline is aggressively implementing its turnaround plan aimed at returning the company to financial sustainability, with leadership driving the implementation of the strategy. SAA has since taken a number of key steps as part of the turnaround, with the latest development to strengthen further the skills set … [Read more...] about SAA announces key appointments
Budapest, Düsseldorf and Hamburg Airports team up at Air Cargo China trade fair
“Connect differently" is the motto for the joint presence of the Budapest, Düsseldorf, and Hamburg airports at this year’s Air Cargo China trade fair, being held as part of Transport Logistic in Shanghai from 16th to 18th May 2018. These three “sister airports”, all holdings of AviAlliance, are presenting their common features and the characteristics of their logistics sites and infrastructure at the fair as alternatives to the classic cargo hubs. The joint trade fair presence is at booth No. … [Read more...] about Budapest, Düsseldorf and Hamburg Airports team up at Air Cargo China trade fair
