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Rail industry gathers in Pueblo, CO for 29th Annual AAR Research Review

AJOT Newsroom | May 16, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

MxV Rail welcomed more than 350 attendees including representatives from all Class 1 railroads, industry experts from across the globe, academia, and sponsor representatives to the 29th Annual AAR Research Review event held in Pueblo, CO.

Energy

Bloomberg | May 16, 2024

Barge strikes Texas bridge, spilling oil into Galveston Bay

A barge struck a bridge in Galveston, Texas, spilling oil into the bay and temporarily shutting down access to a small nearby island.

CMA CGM PSS - From Oceania to US East Coast, US Gulf & Latin America

AJOT Newsroom | May 16, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Khazanah, EPF are weighing taking Malaysia Airports private, sources say

Bloomberg | May 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

US renewable fuel maker defends used cooking oil from China

Bloomberg | May 16, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Darling Ingredients Inc., a major US producer of renewable diesel, defended imports of used cooking oil as a feedstock to produce climate-friendly fuels.

Singapore Air staff get eight months’ salary bonus after record profits

Bloomberg | May 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

EasyJet CEO Lundgren to leave next year, CFO to take helm

Bloomberg | May 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Bunker Holding launches carbon insetting capability

AJOT Newsroom | May 16, 2024 | Maritime

Bunker Holding has delivered maritime emissions reductions to a Fortune 500 company using 123Carbon’s advanced insetting platform, alongside verification partner, Bureau Veritas. This project marks the launch of Bunker Holding’s...

ZIMLog unveils transformed structure pioneering the future of logistics with reliable and personalized precision

AJOT Newsroom | May 16, 2024 | Logistics

FAA eases curbs imposed on United Air after safety mishaps

Bloomberg | May 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines Holdings Inc. can again add new planes and routes after the Federal Aviation Administration eased restrictions, a sign of progress after a series of safety issues led to a clampdown on the carrier’s operations.

The Port of Hamburg begins the year on a positive note

AJOT Newsroom | May 16, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Container throughput in the Port of Hamburg rose by 1.1 percent to 1.9 million TEU in the first quarter compared to the same period last year. Container throughput by tonnage also increased by 0.7 percent to 19.0 million tonnes...

Green Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | May 16, 2024

Construction begins on truck charging depot at Port of Long Beach

A new charging depot that will be operated by Forum Mobility broke ground Wednesday, aimed at meeting the accelerating demand for heavy-duty electric trucks serving the Port of Long Beach.

Swiss growth slows as export woes hit struggling industry

Bloomberg | May 16, 2024 | International Trade

Benin unblocks Niger oil shipments after Chinese intervention

Bloomberg | May 16, 2024 | Energy

Construction season kicks off at the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor

Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor kicks off a record construction season with more than $77 million in projects underway at Lake Michigan port...

China’s biggest LNG buyer expands tanker fleet for global heft

Bloomberg | May 16, 2024 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

China National Offshore Oil Corp., the country’s state-owned oil and gas giant, is expanding its fleet of LNG carriers to increase its trading power on the global market.

Positive cargo development at Vienna Airport

AJOT Newsroom | May 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

The volume of trucking increased by 15 percent year-on-year to 20,678 tons. Looking at imported and exported air freight, it reveals a balanced picture...

Bureau Veritas highlights the potential of carbon capture technologies and development of carbon value chains for shipping

AJOT Newsroom | May 16, 2024 | Maritime

While alternative fuels are generally seen as the key to ushering in a new era of sustainable shipping, the BV report recognizes that the role of carbon capture technologies in decarbonising the maritime sector cannot be overlooked.

OEM maintenance of davit systems for SOLAS compliance can mitigate safety and commercial risks

AJOT Newsroom | May 16, 2024 | Maritime

Safe and reliable operation of boat-handling systems onboard vessels is dependent on regular inspection and maintenance by qualified technicians both to preserve the integrity and prolong the lifespan of davit equipment...

Logistics trade bodies unite in calls for industry action on new EU import declarations

AJOT Newsroom | May 16, 2024 | Logistics

Global and European trade associations who represent shippers, forwarders, and vessel operators issued an urgent alert to businesses involved in moving goods into or via the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, or Northern Ireland, by sea, road or rail to be ready for the...

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