Good news for airlines and cargo as Australia looks set to reopen borders
Australia is set to re-open its doors to international tourists next week, paving the way for a welcome boost to airfreight capacity.
Source: The Loadstar
Forwarders are threatening to stop using airlines whose handlers have very high charges in the UK following a severe increase in storage prices. Source: The Loadstar
With the twin challenges of Brexit and the pandemic continuing to affect driver availability, UK road freight rates have hit their highest level in three years. Source: The Loadstar
In an effort to alleviate logistical bottlenecks, the Californian port of Long Beach has called for stakeholders all along the supply chain to extend working hours. Source: The Loadstar
The Port of New York and New Jersey has been hit with congestion due to a spike in the number of port workers in quarantine for Covid-19. Source: Seatrade Maritime
A record 7.2m TEU was added to the global container equipment fleet last year, taking it to 50.5m TEU, driven by unprecedented demand from ocean carriers and logistics operators. Source: The Loadstar
The crew has abandoned car-carrier Felicity Ace, which was ablaze off the Azores. The fire is estimated to have damaged cargo worth $401 million. Source: The Loadstar