Belt and Road Nations Push for Stronger Customs Cooperation to Boost Trade

Belt and Road Nations Push for Stronger Customs Cooperation to Boost Trade

During the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, experts discussed the significance of customs cooperation among participating countries. They proposed five key areas for improvement: deepening mechanism alignment, regulatory innovation, information sharing, trade security, and capacity building, to enhance customs' role in facilitating trade. Through collaboration, countries can better respond to emerging trade patterns and ensure global economic stability and prosperity.

07/29/2025 Logistics
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Ladouanie Airport Emerges As South Americas Hidden Travel Gem

Ladouanie Airport Emerges As South Americas Hidden Travel Gem

Zanderij Airport is a small airport in Suriname with the IATA code LDO and ICAO code SMDO. It provides air connections for remote areas, facilitating travel for both tourists and residents, despite the lack of current weather observation data. As a promising hub, Zanderij Airport also has the capacity to issue flight notifications, making it suitable for aviation professionals to access important information.

08/08/2025 Airport Codes
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CMA CGM Debuts First Usflagged Container Ship

CMA CGM Debuts First Usflagged Container Ship

CMA CGM held a ceremony in South Carolina to flag the CMA CGM PANGAEA under the U.S. flag, marking a new phase in America's maritime strength. With a capacity of 9,300 TEUs, it is the largest U.S. flagged container ship in history. The ship will provide training for maritime students, enhance the U.S. seafarer workforce, and promote international trade and economic development.

07/25/2025 Logistics
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Amazon Air Adds A330 Freighters to Expand Logistics Network

Amazon Air Adds A330 Freighters to Expand Logistics Network

Amazon Air has received ten A330-300P2F freighters, significantly enhancing its logistics distribution capabilities. The A330 model offers greater cargo capacity compared to previous models, optimizes route planning, and improves transportation efficiency. This development is driving a transformation in the competitive landscape of the air cargo market and lays a solid foundation for the e-commerce industry to meet massive demand.

08/04/2025 Logistics
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Alaska Airlines Expands Global Network Under New Leadership

Alaska Airlines Expands Global Network Under New Leadership

Alaska Airlines executive Jason Berry emphasized the company's human-centered approach, focusing on the future expansion of its global freight network. He and new Vice President Ian Morgan are working together to enhance international long-haul routes and improve cargo capacity to respond to industry changes and challenges, looking forward to the company's transformation and growth over the next three years.

08/07/2025 Airlines
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Understanding Load Factor and Its Importance in Logistics

Understanding Load Factor and Its Importance in Logistics

The load factor is a key indicator for evaluating transportation efficiency in logistics, representing the volume occupied by each ton of cargo. It impacts transportation costs and space utilization efficiency, requiring consideration of profit and loss cabin capacity. Load factor tables are often provided to practitioners, especially when handling different types of cargo, to assist in rationally planning transportation schemes.

07/18/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Port Louis, Mauritius: The Complete Port Guide

Port Louis, Mauritius: The Complete Port Guide

Port Louis, Mauritius' largest commercial port, is strategically located in a northwestern coastal fjord as a key South Indian Ocean shipping hub. Featuring multiple berths for containers, bulk cargo and oil, it also has dedicated sugar export terminals with excellent vessel reception capacity ensuring efficient and secure operations. Its prime location establishes Port Louis as a vital East African trade center.

07/16/2025 Port Encyclopedia
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Boeing 747 Freighter Faces Challenges As Two Aircraft Delivered to Russian Airline

Boeing 747 Freighter Faces Challenges As Two Aircraft Delivered to Russian Airline

Boeing has leased two 747 freighters to AirBridgeCargo after order cancellations, highlighting challenges in maintaining the 747 production line. With declining orders, Boeing is forced to slow down production, and the market outlook is concerning. Although the 747-8 freighter still offers high cargo capacity, there is an urgent need to actively seek new customers to address the harsh market conditions.

07/21/2025 Airlines
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Worldairways Launches New Freight Route Connecting Xi'an and Nuremberg to Boost Trade

Worldairways Launches New Freight Route Connecting Xi'an and Nuremberg to Boost Trade

World Airlines recently announced a weekly freight route connecting Xi'an to Nuremberg, utilizing DC-10F freighters to accelerate China-Europe trade and support export growth in Shaanxi Province. Future flights are set to increase to three times a week and will upgrade to MD-11F freighters to enhance transport capacity. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is actively expanding to accommodate the growing demand for air cargo.

07/23/2025 Logistics
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Exploring Mobile Port A Busy Maritime Hub in the Southern United States

Exploring Mobile Port A Busy Maritime Hub in the Southern United States

Mobile Port, located in southern Alabama, USA, is an important shipping hub. The port features 34 deep-water berths dedicated to the import and export of various goods, including coal, steel, and grains. Managed by the Alabama Port Authority, its advantageous location and facilities contribute to regional economic development. In the future, the port will continue to invest in enhancing its international trade capacity.

07/24/2025 Port Encyclopedia
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