Newsletter – November 4, 2019

Newsletter – November 4, 2019

Newsletter – November 4, 2019


AIR FREIGHT UPDATES

Thirty-two flights were diverted from Delhi airport on Sunday morning due to low visibility caused by pollution, airport officials said.

thehindubusinessline.com

“Total 32 flights have been diverted from Delhi airport on Sunday morning due to bad weather,” they said. Read more here.


Airports can play a bigger role in supply chains, but must address congestion

theloadstar.com

Airports are claiming they have taken a more central role in the supply chain – but their customers say congestion problems still need to be fixed.

“The role of airports in the supply chain has changed completely,” said Gustavo Figueiredo, chief executive of Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos airport in Brazil (GRU). “We are more than a an airport now. Read more here.


Qantas Grounds Three 737-800s Due to Hairline Cracks

news.airwise.com

Qantas has removed three Boeing 737-800s from service after the Australian airline found structural cracks during inspections. Read more here.


China Southern Airbus A320 Makes Dramatic Landing With Faulty Nose Gear

simpleflying.com

Yesterday a China Southern Airbus A320-200 flying from Guangzhou to Shijiazhuang, China encountered a nose gear problem upon landing. Read more here.


OCEAN FREIG****HT UPDATES

Proposed demurrage and detention rule spotlights industry schism

freightwaves.com

A proposed interpretive rule by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to address demurrage and detention fee assessment practices under the Shipping Act drew heavy input from industry organizations and companies. Read more here.


GROUND & RAIL FREIG****HT UPDATES

Odd-Even Rule: Delhi roads emptier; commute becomes faster

thehindubusinessline.com

Delhi roads were emptier on Monday with the Delhi government’s Odd-Even scheme, a road-use rationing scheme, kicking in. Several commuters, many of who drove their even numbered vehicles and many of who used a cab aggregator service, reached their destination much faster due to emptier roads. Read more here.