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Eve Air Mobility selects Honeywell tech for eVTOL aircraft

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Honeywell technologies will work in tandem to help ensure safe and efficient flight

XLP member, Ordan Cargo delivers security equipment to Brazilian Air Force from Tel Aviv

Ordan Cargo, based in Israel, successfully facilitated the shipment of security equipment to the Brazilian Air Force, demonstrating their efficiency and expertise in cargo logistics.

Amazon and iRobot agree to terminate pending acquisition

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2024 | International Trade

Top Biden trade aide to join Evercore ISI

Bloomberg | January 29, 2024 | International Trade | People | Appointments

President Joe Biden’s deputy trade representative, Sarah Bianchi, is joining Evercore ISI this week, taking on a role as senior managing director and chief strategist of international political affairs and public policy, according to a person briefed on the hire.

U.S. coal exports account for larger share of a shrinking market

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2024 | Energy

As domestic consumption of U.S. coal declines in the near term, we expect exports to account for a larger share of total U.S. coal consumption, according to our recently released Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).

China’s big airlines spent year in red as travel overseas muted

Bloomberg | January 29, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

GT Green Technologies and Partners receive grant to propel wind-powered shipping revolution

GT Green Technologies, in collaboration with Carisbrooke Shipping and The University of Bristol, is set to revolutionize commercial shipping with its groundbreaking wind propulsion solution, AirWing™.

Chapman Freeborn appoints Teplitskiy Director Key Accounts, Cargo - Americas

Chapman Freeborn, the leading global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Leo Teplitskiy as Director of Key Cargo Accounts for the Americas, effective immediately.

Cathay welcomes the launch of the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition as co-initiator

Collaborating with like-minded organizations to further promote the development and use of SAF in Hong Kong

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AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2024

Maersk names van der Steene as new Regional President for North America

Integrated logistics company A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has announced the appointment of Charles van der Steene as the new Regional President for North America, effective Feb. 1, 2024. With the move, van der Steene will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team.

Finnair grounds bulk of its flights ahead of Finnish strike

Bloomberg | January 29, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Finnair Oyj canceled the “vast majority” of flights set to depart from its Helsinki hub during a two-day strike this week.

NWL and DBR Hamburg officially announce their cooperation in the container handling business as Rhenus Partnership Hanse

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Norddeutsche Wasserweg Logistik GmbH (NWL) and Deutsche Binnenreederei GmbH (DBR) Hamburg have officially announced that they will combine their operations closely in their container business.