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OCEAN FREIGHT UPDATES Liner reliability improves markedly in second quarter lloydsloadinglist.com Container shipping’s reliability has come under increasing scrutiny from customers. However, there are signs carriers are getting their act together, with new figures showing improvements across the board. Read more here. Battery-Powered...

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Hong Kong strikes hit cargo operations aircargonews.net Hundreds of flights from Hong Kong, the world’s busiest cargo airport, have been cancelled as protesters continue coordinated strikes that are bringing chaos to the city. Pilots, flight crews and air traffic controllers are all reported to have...

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES WOW Air’s Revival Could Be Cancelled simpleflying.com The revival of WOW Air by a US investment consortium is looking less likely by the day. According to Icelandic press, the purchasing company has repeatedly failed to make an installment payment for the assets it wishes to purchase. As such, the liquidators...

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Air Canada expects Q3 turbulence due to grounded Max 8 aircraft  msn.com MONTREAL — Air Canada is facing a tougher third quarter due to the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max, with the airline announcing it will scrub the plane from its schedules until Jan. 8 and see capacity drop in one of its busiest...

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Asia Pacific cargo volumes continue to decline aircargonews.net According to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines’ (AAPA) figures for June, air cargo volumes have declined for the eighth consecutive month. Read more here. Caribbean Airlines Cargo signs interline agreement with...