Traffic volumes in H1, 2020 (Ferries Division) -63.9% Passengers 233.9k (648k) -64.9% Cars 56.6k (161.2k) -2.7% RoRo freight 149.4k (153.6k) Financial figures H1, 2020 (ICG) Revenue EUR 130.8 million (166.8) EBITDA EUR 10 million (30) EBIT EUR -9.5 million (11.6) Gross cash balances EUR 132.5...
The publication “Coronavirus (COVID-19) Protocols to Mitigate the Risks of Cases On Board Ships” has been released by three international maritime bodies: the International Chamber of Shipping, the International Maritime Health Association and Intertanko.
“As we progress through the COVID-19 pandemic, it is vital to keep trade moving. To do that, we must ensure that crew can embark...
https://shippingaustralia.com.au/new-protocols-to-manage-onboard-risk-of-covid-19/
Preliminary Class 8 tractor orders in August reflect robust spot freight rates as pandemic-driven demand for consumables over services continues.
ACT Research reported 19,500 preliminary net orders, down 4% from July, but up 75% from an easy year-ago comparison. FTR Transportation Intelligence pegged orders at 20,500 units with net orders totaling 177,000 over the last 12 months.
Counting Class 5-7 medium-duty trucks, truck orders rose to an eight-month high. The third consecutive month of gains...
https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/august-class-8-truck-orders-reflect-spot-freight-demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is frustrated that governments aren’t doing more to help the airline industry survive the coronavirus pandemic. It is pleading for quick reopening of borders and assistance to help airlines maintain liquidity.
International passenger demand fell 91.9% in July compared to the same month last year — a slight improvement from the 96.8% contraction the industry recorded in June. International capacity fell 85.2% year-over-year. Overall, global...
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Global air cargo traffic was weaker than expected in July, but new export orders indicate strong sector growth for the remainder of the year, the International Air Transport Association said Monday.
Anticipation that airfreight bookings will take off again during the next few weeks is echoed by logistics specialists who see heavy ongoing demand for COVID-19 protective equipment, retailers building up holiday inventories during the traditional peak shipping season and major device releases from...
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Scoot, the budget carrier of Singapore Airlines Group, has removed the seats from an Airbus A320 aircraft to help meet demand for more cargo capacity and optimize deliveries to smaller airports during the coronavirus pandemic.
The modification is noteworthy because the A320 is a single-aisle aircraft and most passenger planes being operated in cargo-only mode tend to be widebody types that can carry bigger loads on long international routes. It also demonstrates that large airlines aren’t the...
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