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Bloomberg | December 15, 2023

Congress passes bill requiring US to buy domestic nuclear fuel

The US would be required to acquire tons of domestic nuclear-reactor fuel under a provision included in a defense authorization bill passed by Congress.

WestJet adds direct connectivity between Seoul and Calgary to summer 2024 schedule

AJOT Newsroom | December 14, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

WestJet's second transpacific connection to Asia, underpins continued establishment of airline's global hub in Calgary...

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | December 14, 2023

New cargo agency commissioners announced

The Cargo Agency Commissioner Program was set up in 1992 and resides within the IATA Cargo Agency Program overseen by the Cargo Agency Conference (CAConf). The Cargo Agency Commissioner is an independent arbiter...

France rejigs rules for EV aid, leaving out most China-made cars

Bloomberg | December 14, 2023 | International Trade

Choose Gantry Crane or Bridge Crane? A comprehensive exploration

Henan Huade Lift Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. | December 14, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

In the dynamic realm of material handling, the choice between a gantry crane and a bridge crane is a critical decision that directly impacts operational efficiency. To guide you through the decision-making process, we'll delve into the...

Silk Way West Airlines expands its fleet and cargo capacity

AJOT Newsroom | December 14, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

These twin-engine aircraft feature the latest innovations in technology and fuel efficiency, enhancing Silk Way West Airlines’ capacity to deliver cargo with speed and reliability...

Imports of ‘dodgy’ cooking oil threaten EU’s sustainability push

Bloomberg | December 14, 2023 | International Trade | Commodity

Southwest Air CEO vows no repeat of ‘ugly’ winter meltdown a year ago

Bloomberg | December 14, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Vowing to avoid a repeat of catastrophic holiday delays that stranded thousands of passengers last year, Southwest Airlines Co.’s leader said the company was “absolutely ready” for an impending travel crush.

WARP and GoBolt Partner to provide a sustainable end-to-end delivery solution for retailers and shipping within Canada

SLevComms | December 14, 2023 | Logistics | Supply Chain

WARP, a tech-powered freight network specializing in middle-mile solutions, and GoBolt, a technology company building the world’s largest sustainable supply chain network, today announced that through their integrated services...

Air France-KLM lifts profitability goal as rebound continues

Bloomberg | December 14, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air France-KLM jumped the most in nine months in Paris trading after the airline group promised profitability beyond its current target.

Maersk Tankers to insist its ships can avoid the Red Sea

Bloomberg | December 14, 2023 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Maersk Tankers is to insist its fleet of fuel carriers have the option to avoid the Red Sea following an escalation in attacks on merchant ships in the area.