by Alex Pappas | Oct 3, 2014 | China, Green, Week in Global Logistics
Focus on FAA Contingency Plans After Chicago Airport Fire – Last week a disgruntled employee set fire to equipment at a Chicago area air traffic control center. After severe delays at both O’Hare and Midway airports, traffic is beginning to return to normal. The...
by Alex Pappas | May 10, 2013 | Week in Global Logistics
Port of Baltimore Unveils Terminal Improvements – The Port of Baltimore held an unveiling ceremony for a new 50-foot-deep berth and four supersized container cranes at Seagirt Marine Terminal. The terminal improvements will allow the port to accommodate larger ships....
by Alex Pappas | May 3, 2013 | Logistics, Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Sri Lanka Updates Customs Procedures – The Sri Lanka Customs Department has announced that it will replace its physical documentation process with a new system that allows shippers to submit and receive approvals online for export cargo. The fully automated...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 26, 2013 | Week in Global Logistics
U.S. Signs Customs Agreement with Nigeria – The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has signed a customs mutual assistance agreement with Nigeria’s customs service. The agreement is intended to combat illegal cross-border activities and help ensure the...
by Alex Pappas | Mar 1, 2013 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
New Trucking Initiative at Port Metro Vancouver – Port Metro Vancouver has announced a new trucking initiative meant to improve the efficiency and reliability of the container truck sector. The new Smart Fleet’s key initiative is to maximize existing capacity and...