SUPPLY CHAIN DIVE reports:
XPO’s report details the efforts the international carrier is taking to keep its warehouses, terminals and other workplaces safe and clean. It comes as states, businesses, schools and universities consider returns to normal operations.
Transport and …

Demand remains strong on the Asia-North Europe trade, with full ships encouraging carriers to increase rates and introduce peak season surcharges (PSSs).
CMA CGM today announced an increase in its 40ft FAK rate of $100, to $2,300, effective 1 August, …

The industry has cautiously welcomed news that the UK’s Manston Airport has been given the go-ahead to become an international air freight hub, with cargo services set to begin in the first quarter of 2023.
The road to lift-off has …

Low-cost passenger airlines usually are not in the running when perishables specialists look for capacity, but these are unusual times.
Canadian forwarder Flying Fresh Air Freight is exploring using Edmonton-based Flair Airlines for lift from the west coast to Toronto.…

The UK government will on Monday end industry consultation on proposals to build up to 10 freeports around the country following its formal departure from the EU.
According to partners at UK law firm Dentons, the government has three main …

As the crew-change crisis inexplicably drags on, Shipping Australia has warned that vessels will soon be detained, blocking the country’s ports and disrupting supply chains.
“Commercial mariners, Australia and international shipping are now at crisis point,” said the carrier lobby …

Gone are days like at the end of the last summer when too many, me included, were slightly worried about the financial health of French carrier CMA CGM whose rally on the bond market of late has been one of …