Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Drewes Logistics moves biggest cargo to ever make passage through the St. Lawrence Seaway

In May 2023, XLP member Drewes Logistics moved 2 empty bilope tanks from Gijon in Spain to Sturgeon Bay in Michigan.

OOCL announces new China Indonesia Philippines services (CIP1 & CIP2)

AJOT Newsroom | December 04, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

OOCL will be strengthening its China, Indonesia and Philippines network coverage by introducing the CIP1 & CIP2 Services to be launched on December 29, 2023.

UPS to boost global trade with enhanced operations at new hub at Hong Kong International Airport

AJOT Newsroom | December 04, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

UPS and the Hong Kong Airport Authority have entered into an agreement that improves UPS service to customers.

Red Sea chokepoints are critical for international oil and natural gas flows

AJOT Newsroom | December 04, 2023 | Energy | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

The Suez Canal, the SUMED pipeline, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are strategic routes for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe and North America.

Shodesh Shipping transport first units of uranium to Rooppur

AJOT Newsroom | December 04, 2023 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

Shodesh Shipping were nominated as an exclusive logistics agent in Bangladesh to handle and deliver seven batches of highly sensitive nuclear fuel to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP).

CNC and COSCO sign vessel sharing agreement for KCS and China 1 services

AJOT Newsroom | December 04, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

DHL Express announces changes in leadership in the Americas and Europe

• Andrew Williams, current CEO for DHL Express Canada, has been appointed new regional CEO, effective January 1, 2024 • Mike Parra, current CEO for the Americas, will take on the role of CEO for DHL Express Europe, also effective January 1, 2024

Cathay passes yet another milestone on the journey to rebuild

AJOT Newsroom | December 04, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Cathay has bought back 50% of the Hong Kong SAR Government’s preference shares and plans to buy the remainder by the end of July 2024

Blue Mediterranean partnership steps up support for sustainable blue economy

AJOT Newsroom | December 04, 2023 | Green Shipping

• Blue Mediterranean Partnership to support transition to a sustainable blue economy in the Mediterranean region • Partnership to start operating in early 2024 • Partners aim to mobilise at least €1 billion in investments

US sets limits on Chinese content to receive EV tax credits

Bloomberg | December 04, 2023 | International Trade

Meratus Line’s SBON service starts calls to East Java Multipurpose Terminal

East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Lamongan Regency, Indonesia, received the inaugural call of Meratus Line’s SBON service on Sunday, 3 December.

Hellmann on expansion course: New national company in Republic of Ireland

AJOT Newsroom | December 04, 2023 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics establishes a new national company in the Republic of Ireland and opens its first Irish branch at Dublin Airport.

ABL & MGL Cargo cooperate on cancer treatment installation

AJOT Newsroom | December 04, 2023 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

ABL DISSACO and MGL Cargo Services, fellow PCN members from Belgium and Egypt, report on the safe and successful delivery of a cancer treatment installation which they collaborated.