After years and years of discussions between China and the US, the construction of a high-speed railway linking Las Vegas and Los Angeles has finally been agreed. The high-speed railway will be the first ever Chinese-made bullet-train venture in the U.S.China underscored that the project is a move to market its high-speed railway technology to some of the most advanced economies.According to the authorities, the 230-mile railway line will be built with a systematic cooperation between China and the US. It is also expected that the newest project will create new jobs and opportunities within the region.Furthermore, the project will improve the...

With logistics professionals muddling through the rapid competition in the global market, the incessant increasing demands of clients and the ever fluctuating economies, it is apparent that offering and creating innovative optimal service solutions ought to be continually uphold.As the year is nearing to an end, new global logistics trends for 2016 are anticipated to brand an impact in the international logistics arena. Good news is that these trends hold new opportunities that would enable excellent and reliable customer service and facility.1. Certification is the new trend. Earning Supply Chain and logistics certifications undoubtedly mean...

An expansion of a port can certainly bolster the industry and the economy of its host city. This expansion can drive more jobs in the community, bringing in further assistance to its localities.In November 2015, the spokesperson of the Port of Oakland stated its exclusive negotiations with CenterPoint Properties, an industrial leader in the development, redevelopment, acquisition and management of real estate and transportation infrastructure, which supports efficiency in business and government supply chain operations.If both organizations agree to strike a deal, the development of a 170- acre Seaport Logistics Complex will soon be proceedin...

As Air Connectivity is viewed as a vital driver of commercial and social prosperity in European Union (EU), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on the European Commission to use the Aviation Package in bolstering EU’s aviation sector and its connectivity.The air transportation in EU supports more than 9 million jobs constituting an absolute strategic significance to Europe and its people. However, in an interview, Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO underscored that the global landscape of aviation is rapidly changing andEurope’s airlines are struggling. The Director noted that this is du...

Handling 8% of the U.S. containerized cargo volume and 11% of all U.S. containerized exports in 2014, The Port of Savannah continues to expand having achieved its 7th consecutive record month in September for the increase in handling containerized cargo.Developing a pattern of volume increase every single year, the Port of Savannah reported a 7.3% upsurge over last year’s September record in handling twenty-foot equivalent container units.The double digit growth came as a surprise as ports authorities anticipated a normal pattern of operations this year. Listed as one of the Top 10 fastest growing ports in the world, the Port of Savann...

X2 Group of Professional Logistics Networks is proud to announce that Thai Airways,  the flag carrier airline of Thailand will be its official international airline partner for the upcoming 3rd X2 Annual Conference 2016.Thai Airways, for the 3rd time has agreed to become X2 Conference’s event sponsor, offering X2 members and X2 conference attendees the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets for transportation to and from Bangkok.Richard Overton, Founder and CEO of X2 Group underscored that the partnership will offer a greater convenience to all the delegates attending the 3rd annual X2 conference 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand. Wit...

India’s logistics and warehousing industry’s revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7% during 2015-2019. A report released by Ken Research entitled “India Logistics and Warehousing Industry Outlook to 2019 – Driven by E-commerce Logistics and Make in India initiative” provides a detailed blueprint for the logistics and warehousing market in the country along with its business model to help industry consultants, logistics and warehousing companies, and investors create market strategies coherent with the current and anticipated trends in the future.India ranks 53rd across 115 countries with an efficient re...

Advocated by the World Shipping Council (WSA) for years, requirements for verification of container weights before loaded container be placed aboard ships has finally been approved. This requirement of cargo weight verification, a condition before loading a packed container onto a ship for export will become legally and globally binding on July 1, 2016. Accordingly, shippers, freight forwarders, vessel and terminal operators are obliged to create guidelines and procedures to warrant the enactment of this regulatory change.While most detractors argued that the new mandate will only constitute additional costs for shipping, proponents rebutted ...

As vast number of migrants make their way towards Europe, European Union is struggling to keep up with the influx of refugees seeking for asylum. This has prompted The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) to call for a world leader’s conference at the United Nations to lay out plans and solutions for this pressing issue.The migrant’s toll has already reached to 514,000 people crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. Almost 3,000 of these individuals perished on the journey or worse, reported missing.The EU is now taking sturdier movements by tightening border controls and refusing asylum for people who do not need ...

To pave way for economic opportunities aimed at Northwest Georgia and the whole region, Gov. Nathan Deal, the Georgia Ports Authority, Murray County and CSX Transportation signed a Memorandum of Agreement creating the Appalachian Regional Port in Chatsworth, Ga.The Appalachian Regional Port is expected to generate and develop international markets for existing industries and further the economic success of the Southeastern U.S. The inland port is anticipated to offer imperative economic advantages to the region’s fundamental businesses. It will also feature a railroad terminal that will be used to transport goods from North Georgia, Al...

Expanding into new areas of businesses, the X2 Group of Professional Logistics Networks proudly launches the X2 Global Media.The X2 Global Media is a full service solutions provider delivering dynamic and creative digital media and technology solutions to clients all around the world. Our expertise and insight in digital media is derived from our intrinsic understanding for unique design and technology in the realms of web design, branding, marketing, and mobile applications. Our bespoke approach allows us to create a nurtured and personalized experience that is individually tailored to each of our client’s needs. Coupled with our dyna...

New reports of major project security breach have swarm the internet after a shipping company with offices in Limassol claimed that over half a million dollars was swiped away from one of its logistics transactions.Early reports suggest that the hackers misled the employees into thinking that they are representing their fuel supplier client and persuaded them to deposit the payment into an account in Poland rather than the one initially agreed upon.Roughly $644,000 was taken and authorities have already requested the money be frozen while investigation is underway.The cost-effectiveness of every company largely depends on efficient operations...