Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Finnlines has set sail from Malmö on its new route to Świnoujście

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2024 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

The shipping company Finnlines newly announced the launch of a new service between Malmö, Sweden and Świnoujście, Poland with first departure this morning on April 10. Finnlines thus expands its network and now connects to over 20 ports across Europe.

Russian oil is once again trading far above the G-7’s price cap everywhere

Bloomberg | April 10, 2024 | Energy

February 2024 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) up 3.1% from the previous month and down 1.1% from the same month last year

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2024 | Intermodal | Trucking

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, rose 3.1% in February from January, rising for the first month after a one month decline, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS).

Dragonfly Energy’s domestic battery manufacturing validated for cost effectiveness and sustainability

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. “Dragonfly Energy” or the “Company”), an industry leader in energy storage, announced today the results from a Cost & Sustainability Assessment conducted by Sphere Energy, a global battery testing and advisory firm.

ODW Logistics announces promotion of Porter to VP of Operations

ODW Logistics | April 10, 2024 | Logistics

Air Cargo

Bloomberg | April 10, 2024

Boeing crisis of confidence deepens with 787 now under scrutiny

Boeing Co. faces a deepening crisis of confidence after an engineer at the US planemaker alleged the company took manufacturing shortcuts on its 787 Dreamliner aircraft in order to ease production bottlenecks of its most advanced airliner.

Delta’s outlook tops estimates on revival of business travel

Bloomberg | April 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air India dealt blow as aircraft technicians plan strike

Bloomberg | April 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

PetroChina to build up its LNG fleet and expand global trade

Bloomberg | April 10, 2024 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

China National Petroleum Corp., the country’s biggest natural gas supplier, will build more ships to carry the fuel as it looks to enhance its role as a global gas trader.

Baltimore port closure means 35% drop in April US coal exports

Bloomberg | April 09, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity | Ports & Terminals

APL Logistics and Toys“R”Us Asia unveil exciting partnership with new regional distribution hub opening

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2024 | Logistics

APL Logistics, a global supply chain solutions provider, and Toys“R”Us Asia, the renowned toy retailer, are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with the grand opening of a Regional Distribution Hub in Shenzhen.