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Bloomberg | March 11, 2024

American farmers fight back after losing top crop export crown

After the US lost its status as the world’s top exporter of crops over the past decade, its farmers are ready to fight back. The strategy: maximizing production.

The VINCI Airports network recognized once again for its quality of service

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

VINCI Airports, the world’s leading private airport operator, saw three of the airports in its network - Belgrade, Porto and Guanacaste – singled out by ACI (Airport Council International) as among the best airports in the world in their category for quality of service...

US opens criminal investigation into Alaska’s midair blowout

Bloomberg | March 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The US Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the midair blowout of a Boeing 737 Max fuselage panel on an Alaska Airlines flight in January.

Two Indonesian pilots suspended after falling asleep in cockpit

Bloomberg | March 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

US will ‘do whatever it takes’ to curb China tech, Raimondo says

Bloomberg | March 11, 2024 | International Trade

The US could further tighten controls on China’s access to sophisticated semiconductor technologies, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said, signaling Washington may intensify its campaign to prevent Beijing catching up in military capabilities.

CMA CGM Marco Polo largest vessel to call in Port of Philadelphia ’s 300-year history

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

The Philadelphia Port community is buzzing with excitement as the largest vessel to ever call the Port was welcomed at PhilaPort’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal (PAMT).

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2024

HD Hyundai Marine Solution and Accelleron pioneer ship engine optimization

HD Hyundai Marine Solution has signed an agreement with Greek operator Neptune Lines Shipping and Managing Enterprises SA to provide Engine Part Load Optimization (EPLO) services for four car carriers...

Kalmar’s firm commitment to data security with ISO 27001 certification for information security management system

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2024 | Logistics

U-Freight signs ‘healthy’ logistics partnership with Shanghai Hongyu

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2024 | Logistics | Supply Chain

U-Freight signs ‘healthy’ logistics partnership with Shanghai Hongyu Supply Chain Management

China to restore flights to Mexico as business ties boom

Bloomberg | March 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

China’s biggest airline is poised to establish its first nonstop service to Mexico, signaling the country’s growing importance as a gateway to the Americas for the world’s second-largest economy.

Women In Trucking Association Names 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2024 | Trucking

Delta CEO expects Boeing 737 Max 10 may be delayed until 2027

Bloomberg | March 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta Air Lines Inc. expects deliveries of its Boeing Co. 737 Max 10 aircraft could be pushed out to as late as 2027 as the troubled planemaker undergoes federal safety and criminal reviews.

MSC Air Cargo streamlines shipment management using Descartes’ Air Messaging solution

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

The solution helps standardize electronic communication between stakeholders in the air cargo supply chain, including freight forwarders, ground handling agents (GHA) and government agencies...

Alfa Laval OceanGlide fluidic air lubrication system secures Memorandum of Understanding with Korean shipyard

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2024 | Maritime

Alfa Laval has collaborated with a Korean shipbuilding company by signing the first Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for OceanGlide installations. This agreement shows the growing market interest in OceanGlide as a..

Strategic Marine (S) Pte Ltd and Prosperous wind shipping limited announce vessel delivery for Taiwan’s Yunlin offshore wind project

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2024 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Strategic Marine (S) Pte Ltd and Prosperous Wind Shipping Limited, an affiliate of Pacific Radiance Ltd., have successfully delivered a cutting-edge vessel to support Taiwan's Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm...

Swissport is a launch customer for CHAMP’s new Cargospot-neo

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

The new partnership will see Swissport and CHAMP reimagine air cargo together, further elevating visibility, customer centricity, and operational performance...