International flights continue to fall 90% from 2019 levels and according to current estimates, up to 46 million jobs could be lost The 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) resolved (unanimously) to urgently call on governments to reopen borders for travel. IATA proposes systematic pre-departure tests for international travelers… Seguir leyendo IATA calls to reopen borders with tests and without quarantine
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Port Everglades Terminal, LLC (PET) transitioning from Forecast Online to eModal for container tracking and tracing
Port Everglades Terminal, LLC (PET) will be deploying a new community web portal to replace its current Forecast Online in September 2020. A final Go-Live date will be announced on Monday, August 31. Through Advent’s eModal platform, PET shall transition from Forecast Online for container tracking and tracing, online fee payment for imports and exports… Seguir leyendo Port Everglades Terminal, LLC (PET) transitioning from Forecast Online to eModal for container tracking and tracing
Port authority board extends agreement for cogeneration plant at john f. kennedy international airport
$250 million agreement will provide necessary upgrades to meet 21st century standards for years to come; excess electrical energy will be sold to off-airport customers The Port Authority Board of Commissioners today authorized extensions to three agreements with Kennedy International Airport Cogeneration Partners (KIAC), the operators of an on-airport heating and cooling facility, to maintain… Seguir leyendo Port authority board extends agreement for cogeneration plant at john f. kennedy international airport
Bridges, tunnels and rail advisory
Lane closings planned at the George Washington Bridge and Holland Tunnel Face coverings required for anyone using Port Authority facilities to prevent spread of COVID-19 Lanes will be closed this week at the George Washington Bridge and Holland Tunnel. As a reminder to the traveling public, face coverings are required for anyone using Port Authority… Seguir leyendo Bridges, tunnels and rail advisory
Carnival Cruise Line to grow at PortMiami
MIAMI ( 2020 ) — Carnival Cruise Line recently announced new fleet plans and PortMiami is excited to be part of its offerings. Carnival’s second Excel-class vessel will be delivered in November 2022 and will homeport in Miami. In addition, Carnival Sensation will be replaced with the larger Carnival Sunrise offering passengers year-round 4- and 5-day itineraries upon cruise… Seguir leyendo Carnival Cruise Line to grow at PortMiami
After April Passenger Demand Trough, First Signals of Uptick
Geneva, 03 June 2020.- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air services is beginning to recover after hitting bottom in April. Passenger demand in April (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), plunged 94.3% compared to April 2019, as the COVID-19-related travel restrictions virtually shut down domestic and international air travel.… Seguir leyendo After April Passenger Demand Trough, First Signals of Uptick
TSA Could Check for Fever as Part of Future Airport Screening
Airlines for America, the lobby trade group representing the bulk of U.S. carriers, is meeting with the Transportation Security Administration to discuss the possibility of taking passengers’ temperatures before boarding. The move, which would happen right at the screening checkpoints, could help stem the tide of the coronavirus as the country gets back to flying.… Seguir leyendo TSA Could Check for Fever as Part of Future Airport Screening
Earth Day 2020: What will it take to plug the world’s tail pipe?
From responding to COVID-19 to promoting inclusive economic growth, transport is key to addressing global issues, but an important challenge of the sector is its considerable contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. Often, transport’s contribution to global warming is seen as intractable or merely secondary to other major emitters, such as energy. Yet, more than 15… Seguir leyendo Earth Day 2020: What will it take to plug the world’s tail pipe?
Aviation: a long journey towards normality
The International Air Transport Association has urged governments to work with industry on confidence-building measures to help demand recover from air travel “Passenger confidence will take a double hit even after the pandemic is contained, given the impact of the impending recession on their financial situation coupled with continued concern about travel safety. Governments and… Seguir leyendo Aviation: a long journey towards normality
COVID-19 puts over half of 2020 passenger revenues at risk
On 24 March IATA estimated $252 billion in lost revenues (-44% vs. 2019) in a scenario with severe travel restrictions lasting three months. The updated figures reflect a significant deepening of the crisis since then, and reflect the following parameters: -Severe domestic restrictions lasting three months-Some restrictions on international travel extending beyond the initial three… Seguir leyendo COVID-19 puts over half of 2020 passenger revenues at risk