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India's Major Ports See Container Boost, Analysis Shows

Container volumes at India's major ports increased by 6.32 percent over last year in the first half of this financial year through September, according to the Journal of Commerce. The 12 ports together handled 4.35 million TEUs in the first half, up from 4.09 million TEUs over the same time last year.

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Miami International Announces Ocean-to-Air Shipment Program

Miami International Airport will soon receive perishable freight imports by sea and load it aboard international flights, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture - making it the first airport in Florida to handle ocean-to-air transshipment. The airport announced that the shipments should start by the end of 2016.

Zim to Offer Additional Asia Pacific Service

Container shipping company ZIM is launching an additional Asia Pacific service beginning October 25 with the following rotation: Xingang, Qingdao, Shanghai, Prince Rupert, Xingang.

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Seaport Group Pressures IMO to Act on Emissions

A range of shipping organizations are putting pressure on the International Maritime Organization to act on air emissions ahead of the marine environmental committee meeting (MEPC 70) in late October. The meeting is scheduled to discuss policy measures for the shipping sector in terms of CO2 reduction and whether or not to postpone the global 0.5 percent sulfur cap planned for 2020.

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Advice for Shippers Facing Rising Freight Rates in 2017

A message to shippers who have been paying rock-bottom rates for truck transport over the last couple of years: next year, that ride is likely to come to an end.

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Peak Season Impact of Hanjin Shutdown Remains Unclear

More than a month after major Korean freighter line Hanjin shut down due to financial issues, the effects are still being felt by retailers in terms of shipment delays from Asia.

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ONR Begins World's Largest Unmanned Naval Systems Exercise

This week, the world's largest exercise for unmanned vehicles in the marine environment begins in waters off north-west Scotland, according to the United States Navy's Office of Naval Research.

Panama Canal's Corozal Terminal Moves Forward

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has issued a request for proposals to the four pre-qualified port operators selected to compete for the concession to design, develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain a container terminal located near Corozal, in the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal.

No Relief for Multipurpose Shipping Until 2018, Report Says

The last three months have been some of the worst the multipurpose and project carrier sector has endured in years. The breakbulk and project cargo sector remain weak, with little suggestion that volumes will improve significantly until the end of 2017, according to a recent report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

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Hanjin Crisis Spikes Air Shipments, But Not on Global Scale

Amidst shockwaves emanating from last month's news of the bankruptcy filing of Hanjin Shipping came speculation of a potential silver lining for air cargo carriers. Would the scramble for cargo originally booked on Hanjin vessels provide a windfall for airlines, with a surge in demand to drive up rates and yields?

CaroTrans Launches Atlanta-Nhava Sheva Service in Response to Market Demand

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has begun a direct, weekly LCL service from Atlanta to Nhava Sheva, India to address increased demand from the U.S. Southeast and Gulf regions.

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