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Ocean Movement of Perishables Likely to Continue to Be Growing Market

Despite many adversities for the maritime sector over the last year, seaborne perishable reefer trade increased in 2015 -- and is forecast to grow further still in 2016. By 2020, seaborne reefer cargo will reach a staggering 120 million tonnes, increasing by an average of 2.5 percent per annum, according to the latest edition of the Reefer Shipping Market Review and Forecast 2016/17, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

IAG Cargo Launches New Route to Tehran

IAG Cargo has commenced service from London to Tehran, Iran.

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Samsung Smartphone Fires Latest in Long Line of Lithium-Ion Battery Problems

The Federal Aviation Administration, citing fire hazards, has warned against using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on aircraft. Three Australian airlines and the German carrier Lufthansa have outright banned their use onboard. But the threat of airliner fires is not limited to Samsung devices, which the company has offered to replace. And the hazard is far more than theoretical.

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Allianz Group Unit Launches Inland Marine Insurance Product

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), the specialist corporate insurer of Allianz Group, has launched Transportation Block 2020, a comprehensive inland marine cargo insurance product.

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Hanjin Bankruptcy Not Expected to Greatly Impede Retail Imports

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports should be at near-peak levels this month even as retailers work to cope with the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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Isotrak Issues Hours-of-Service Application

Isotrak, a provider of technology for measuring and controlling truck-fleet performance, has released an application to help drivers meet the hours-of-service regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

American Begins Direct Cargo Route Between Los Angeles, Hong Kong

American Airlines Cargo has launched a daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Hong Kong, complementing its American's Dallas/Fort Worth-Hong Kong route, which began in 2014.

Best Practices for E-Commerce Shipments to Canada

The boom in e-commerce is a global phenomenon, but each country has its own unique requirements for ensuring the smooth flow of shipments to the buyer.

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Carmichael International Adds Customs Brokerage in Charlotte

Carmichael International Service, a provider of customs brokerage and trade-compliance services, has launched a new operation in Charlotte, N.C.

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Support Grows to Include Ocean Shipping Emissions in EU CO2-Control Initiative

A proposal to include emissions from shipping in the European Union's 2030 emissions reduction target through the E.U. emissions trading system (ETS) has gained cross-party support among members of the E.U. parliament.

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Ocean Container Rate Increases on East-West Trades 'Disguise' Industry's 'Fundamental Weakness'

The recent increase in container freight rates on major east-west trades is no more than a flimsy disguise for the "fundamental weakness" of the ocean shipping industry, according to ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence provider Xeneta.

Optel Vision Issues Update of Site Server Software

Optel Vision, a provider of inspection and serialization systems for the global pharmaceutical industry, has released version 2.0 of its Open SiteMaster site server software.

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