Finnair has received permission from Chinese authorities to begin operating one weekly flight as of 23 July between Helsinki and Shanghai with its Airbus A350 aircraft. The flight schedule will be published in all Finnair sales channels.

Cyber-attacks on the maritime industry’s operational technology (OT) systems have increased by 900% over the last three years with the number of reported incidents set to reach record volumes by year end.

The company operating in the Port of Venice continued its projects and productions despite the Covid emergency. Venice continues to represent the best gateway for project cargo

Zurich/Trnava, 16 July 2020 – Nexxiot and Slovakian based lessor Cargo Wagon team up regarding the digital rail cargo transformation to provide new and innovative services for their customers. As of May 2020, Nexxiot started equipping the fleet of Cargo Wagon with its IoT sensors that enable global digital monitoring. The first upgraded 1,200 digital wagons out of a total fleet of 9,000 will be provided to customers in Poland and Austria. Thus, Nexxiot is further expanding its activities towards Eastern Europe.

The 23 m diameter cargo is part of a US$2 billion offshore clean energy project, Formosa 2, off the north-west coast of Taiwan

Strongly committed to reducing its carbon footprint, GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, has set itself the ambition of reducing its CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030.

A newly-built berthing area in the Elbe River is powered by nineteen solar panels. The panels provide power to quick-release mooring hook units with integrated capstans. Following the Port of Rotterdam, the Port of Hamburg is the second major port to opt for this sustainable solution.

XLP member, Origin Logistics in Istanbul, Turkey successfully loads Metso Shredder as well as its components from Izmit, Turkey to Wellington, United Kingdom. The total weight of the cargo was 3,430kgs with a total of 87 component pieces, which were loaded on flat racks and open top containers. It was a door to port project from Kazan, Ankara via İzmit port to Wellington, UK.

The equipment used were 3x40’ flat racks & 6x40’open top containers. Origin Logistics’ projects team controlled every step of the project including surveying the whole process and was involved in the necessary points during the loading process at the factory. All lashing, securing activities and port operations were well observed and tracked by thier operation department and field stuff.

World trade has suffered a severe blow. Shipyards are sitting idle, and SMM, the leading international maritime trade fair, had to be rescheduled: The economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic have sent shock waves through the shipping industry. How will shipowners, yards and suppliers find their way out of the crisis? Will the virus change their business forever? A market overview.

Qatar Airways Cargo is taking action like no other airline before and playing an active role in building tomorrow's world. The world's largest cargo airline is committed to helping people in need through its '1 Million Kilos' campaign : From July to the end of December, charities will be able to use the services of Qatar Airways Cargo to transport humanitarian aid and medical supplies all over the world, free of charge. 

Hyen, Norway – On 6 July, The Fjords celebrated the delivery of Legacy of The Fjords which will join her sister ships, Vision of The Fjords and Future of The Fjords, providing more tourists than ever an unparalleled experience in the spectacular landscapes on the west coast of Norway.

The national airports operator further pursues the goal to ensure a smooth travelling experience for passengers with special needs, therefore they commence the cooperation with international social project the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. The purpose of this project is to assist people with hidden disabilities, to identify their needs better and to aid the employees of the airports in recognizing passengers who have disabilities that are not to be noticed instantly, as well as providing the necessary assistance on time.

XLP member, Cargo Global Logistics, are proud to share that they have successfully shipped rolling mills for a steel industry. The load consisted of 67 Tons of wooden box on a 40' Flat Rack with an overwidth of 290cm and an overheight of 330cm. There was also one 40' open top with overheight of 350cm and four 40’ high cube which were loaded on the MS Mathilde Maersk in Rotterdam to head to Shanghai. The land transport from France as well as the handling, lashing, securing, and survey was done by Cargo Global Logistics.

Even as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of a second-wave outbreak of COVID-19, the majority of countries around the world are emerging from lockdowns. Governments everywhere are acknowledging that in this context, the most secure and safe way to re-open their societies is to ensure that there is a competent system of testing and contract-tracing in place ahead of fully re-opening. As a result, Korean coronavirus test-kit manufacturers have been ramping up exports, in order to meet the demand of governments that want to implement the “Korean model” to keep their citizens safe while also reviving their economies.

The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, says that it welcomes the package of measures unveiled by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today to scale up employment support schemes, training and apprenticeships.