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Etihad cargo ramps up belly hold cargo capacity with summer schedule

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Etihad Cargo will provide extra belly hold cargo capacity through 100 new passenger flights as part of its summer schedule, including 23 weekly flights to eight new destinations.

LATAM group celebrates first year of Miami-São José dos Campos cargo route with over 1.6 thousand tons transported

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

• General cargo and electronic products were the main items transported between the US and São Paulo's interior. • The cargo route has expedited and streamlined the import of electronic supplies and equipment for the entire industrial chain in Vale do Paraíba, São Paulo. • LATAM Cargo continues to invest in Brazil's development through air cargo transport.

DHL Global Forwarding announces leadership changes in Europe

• Markus Panhauser appointed to lead DHL Global Forwarding in Germany and Switzerland • Predecessor Tobias Schmidt to focus on his role as CEO DHL Global Forwarding Europe • Barbara Eleota steps into role of Head of Ocean Freight DHL Global Forwarding Europe, succeeding Panhauser

Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Skradis to Service Center Manager in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Southeastern Freight Lines | June 17, 2024 | Trucking

Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Sean Skradis to Service Center Manager in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Rygen Technologies launches next-gen supply chain solution: AI-enabled TMS

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2024 | Shipping Technology

Rygen Technologies, a leading supply chain solutions provider, announced today the launch of Corsair, a Transportation Management System (TMS).

ITS Logistics Distribution + Fulfillment Q2 Index confirms rising warehouse wages are driving the demand for technology and automation

ITS Logistics | June 17, 2024 | Logistics

ITS Logistics confirms rise in rental vacancy rates to 6.2% in Q2

Ethiopian inaugural flight lands at new Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, and one of the fastest-growing airline brands globally, launches its thrice weekly flights to Nekemte, Gudina Tumsa Airport while simultaneously inaugurating the completion of airport airfield and passenger access projects in the airport.

Lufthansa Cargo launches freighter operations from Munich

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Freighter network to be expanded with Munich • Strengthening the airfreight business in southern Germany

Pump it up: Southeast Asia bets big on pumped hydro with 18 GW by 2033

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

Pumped-storage hydropower, or simply pumped hydro, is set to play an increasing role in Southeast Asia’s energy transition.

US airlines lose $1.6 billion in first quarter 2024, a decrease over first quarter 2023

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

U.S. airline financial reports are filed quarterly with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2024

CMA CGM to strengthen its INDAMEX service connecting Indian Subcontinent with US East Coast

CMA CGM launches a renewed INDAMEX shipping line to meet high demand between Indian Subcontinent and /to all main US East Coast.

Air Cargo

Bloomberg | June 17, 2024

Boeing CEO faces Senate grilling as successor search gains pace

As crisis engulfs Boeing Co. following the near-catastrophic accident on an airborne 737 Max 9 aircraft, Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun has kept an increasingly low profile in recent months.

At Air France-KLM, repairs beat replacements with parts missing

Bloomberg | June 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Europe’s first international electric flights available to general public at MST

Europe's first international electric flights available to general public at MST

China starts anti-dumping probe on imports of EU pork

Bloomberg | June 17, 2024 | International Trade

Eassons Transport selects ISAAC as new telematics partner

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2024 | Shipping Technology | Trucking

Data accuracy, ability to tap into third-party integrations drove Eassons’ decision

Top shipping flag cuts approval for sanctioned Russian insurer

Bloomberg | June 17, 2024 | Maritime

Major NMFC changes to take effect in 2025

National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) | June 17, 2024 | Trucking

NMFTA to host LTL Listening Sessions for carriers, shippers, and 3PLs in August

Women In Trucking Association announces continued Gold Partnership with Bridgestone Americas

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2024 | Trucking

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) has renewed its Gold Level Partnership strengthening its mission to encourage the employment of women in the industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in trucking.