2017 – Page 35 – Moov Logistics News

Tanker crashes into flyover in Onitsha

by Casandra Aniemeke - November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 01889

Onitsha, Nigeria - accident has left a fuel tanker dangling off the Nkpor flyover, along Onitsha-Enugu expressway. The fuel tanker suffered a brake failure, tumbled and got stuck on the flyover. The incident happened on Saturday during the Anambra governorship election. Follow us on TWITTER for more Logistics News

Automakers Have Replaced Only 43% of The Faulty Takata Air Bag Inflators

by Jack Smith - November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 01612

Photo: A deployed airbag is seen in a 2001 Honda Accord at the LKQ Pick Your Part salvage yard on May 22, 2015 in Medley, Florida. The largest automotive recall in history centers around the defective Takata Corp. airbags that are found in millions of vehicles that are manufactured by

Honda recalls 900,000 Odyssey minivans; 2nd row seat may tip

by Jack Smith - November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 02047

A Honda Odyssey. (AP Photo/Honda Motor Company, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Honda is recalling about 900,000 of its Odyssey minivans because the second-row seats may tip forward if not properly latched. The recall announced Saturday covers vehicles from the 2011-17 model years. About 800,000 of the affected minivans were sold in

Kenya Airways Costs Cut Help Narrow Half-Year Loss to U.S.$37 Million

by Tola Ojobo - November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 02181

Nairobi - Kenya Airways has narrowed its half-year net loss to Ksh3.8 billion ($36.7 million) compared to Ksh4.8 billion ($46.2 million) for a similar period in 2016, on reduced costs. The national carrier's operating profit for the six months ended in September rose by 52 percent to Ksh1.44 billion ($13.9 million)

Petrol Price in Kenya Rises By Sh1.03 in November Fuel Review

by Tola Ojobo - November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 01699

Kenya's Fuel Cost Highest Since 2014 Kerosene also Increases By Sh5 Nairobi — The cost of super petrol has risen further starting November 15 to December 14. In the latest pump prices review by the Energy Regulatory Commission, the costs of Petrol has risen by Sh1.03 per litre while diesel and

Multi-level Car Park Eases Problem at MMIA But Throws up Challenge

by Casandra Aniemeke - November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 02500

As the management of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja makes progress in its effort to address the problem of inadequate parking space for vehicles, a new problem has emerged... Lagos (Thisday) - Inbound and outbound passengers, as well as other airport users of the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed

Flexport prepares first charter flight with Atlas

by Jack Smith - November 18, 2017 02396

Boeing, Atlas It’s been only two and a half years since Flexport began operations as an online forwarder, but they have already reached a major milestone by chartering a 747 freighter flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX). Since we are in mid-November, Flexport is also getting a taste

Shopify, UPS cut deal to lower rates for online retailers

by Casandra Aniemeke - November 18, 2017November 18, 2017 01900

A Mobile fone Christmas is coming early for smaller retailers looking to boost online sales. A UPS-Shopify rate deal puts smaller retailers one step closer to competing with Amazon.com’s extensive logistics advantage, by offering lower rates usually reserved for larger customers. Shopify now features a UPS-hosted dashboard on its platform. Henceforth, the

Lufthansa Cargo, Fraport Ground Services renew contract through 2025

by Tola Ojobo - November 18, 2017November 18, 2017 02460

Boeing 747-230F-SCD, Lufthansa Cargo Lufthansa Cargo AG and Fraport AG Ground Services have signed a contract to extend their ground-handling partnership at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) for eight more years. The agreement, extending from January 2018 to December 2025, covers aircraft ground handling – particularly the loading and unloading of Lufthansa Cargo’s

Volkswagen to spend over $40 billion on electric and self-driving cars

by Jack Smith - November 17, 2017November 17, 2017 01701

WOLFSBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Volkswagen’s leaders on Friday, November 17, 2017 approved a five-year spending plan that aims to further the German automaker’s goal of transforming itself into a leading force in electric cars. Europe’s largest carmaker by unit sales will spend more than 34 billion euros ($40 billion) on electric