Port awards USD 220,000 in college scholarships 
The Port of Long Beach has announced USD 219,500 in scholarships for 154 local college and high school students to assist them in their pursuit of higher education degrees in port-related fields from engineering to international business. The students receiving the... more
Egyptair Cargo seems to be doing it again
One year after stopping shipping monkeys to laboratories, Egyptair has apparently gone back on its word, risking the spread of disease and depleting the world of an endangered species. As the NGO People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has learned, the African airline... more
USA: new space for bulk liquid tanks
Cotac, part of the German Hoyer Group, can now store full bulk liquid ISO tanks at its depot in Houston, Texas (USA). For Hoyer, the Houston site is the central logistics hub for global logistics and for domestic services for products from the chemical, food, lubricant and gas... more
Boeing recognises its top suppliers of 2023
Boeing honoured twelve of its global suppliers at its ‘2023 supplier of the year’ event. The suppliers were celebrated for driving a stable, predictable production system that contributes to Boeing’s safety, quality, sustainability and delivery commitments to customers. ... more
FourKites expands senior leadership team
Supply chain visibility provider Fourkites has expanded its leadership team with the addition of three new senior vice presidents in its go-to-market organisation. Phil Weir (left), senior vice president, global strategic customers, will head the company’s global customer... more
CBP seizes 100 shipments of counterfeit products
During a one-week period in July, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intensified inspections on incoming shipments moving through the Cincinnati Port of Entry. On 10 – 14 July, during the special operation “home plate”, officers focused enforcement efforts on... more
Drought hits Panama Canal shipping
The ongoing drought at the Panama Canal, a critical global shipping route, has led to prolonged ship delays. In response, the Panama Canal Authority has extended shipping restrictions until 2 September 2023, limiting daily passages from 36 to 32 ships and requiring vessels to be... more
Joramco to establish BCF line in Jordan
Boeing and Joramco have announced an agreement to establish a new Boeing converted freighter (BCF) line in Amman, Jordan. Joramco will be the first MRO supplier in the Middle East supporting future Boeing freighter conversions of both domestic and foreign aircraft. In Amman,... more
Valenciaport promotes female leadership
The Port Authority of València (PAV) and the Valenciaport Foundation participated in the #Life event, a training programme that promotes the power of women in the port industry, held this week in Panama. The event was attended by 45 women managers in the maritime sector –... more
Quantron and GTL plan digital platform
Michael Perschke, CEO of Quantron, has been appointed to the board of directors of Goldstone Technologies Limited (GTL), a consultancy specialising in full-stack business intelligence, data analytics and IT services. Quantron and GTL are forming a joint venture (JV) called... more