Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Cathay Cargo Terminal celebrates 10th anniversary with new identity

AJOT Newsroom | October 12, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Focusing on digital leadership, sustainability leadership and expanding footprint into the Greater Bay Area

First Vienna Cargo Day in the AirportCity: Air cargo industry met in Vienna for a “journey into the future”

AJOT Newsroom | October 12, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

This week, Vienna Airport was the focal point of the international air cargo industry: On 9 October 2023, the first Vienna Cargo Day took place at AirportCity, directly followed by FlyPharma Europe 2023 on 10 and 11 October 2023.

Deloitte and Nexxiot announce strategic KYX partnership for logistics

AJOT Newsroom | October 12, 2023 | Shipping Technology

Enhancing global trade compliance and operational efficiency with asset intelligence

NAPA welcomes expansion of Blue Visby, as Development Bank of Japan becomes first financial institution to join the consortium

AJOT Newsroom | October 12, 2023 | Maritime | Technology

NAPA, a global provider of maritime software and data services, has welcomed the addition of the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) to the Blue Visby Consortium. Blue Visby is a cross-industry project aimed at reducing shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions by tackling the “sail fast, then wait” practice – which sees ships sailing at speed across oceans (increasing their emissions exponentially) only to wait at anchorage for extended periods.

CMA CGM unveils Port Liberty: The preeminent East Coast multi-user gateway to America’s supply chain

AJOT Newsroom | October 12, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | October 12, 2023

Lynch: GPA ‘all-in’ on building best gateway for U.S. supply chains

Two-pillar growth strategy focuses on containers, Ro/Ro

US to offer charter flights for citizens seeking to leave Israel

Bloomberg | October 12, 2023 | Air Cargo | Charters

Virgin wins $115 million suit over branding on US trains

Bloomberg | October 12, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Enterprises Ltd. won UK court ruling over brand rights on US trains worth about $115 million.

HVS unveils modular vehicle platform for its hydrogen-powered HGVs

• Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) unveils its modular HGV platform that provides a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain with medium and high-power e-axles, up to three hydrogen tanks and two power outputs • Modular platform’s adaptability extends operational life, allowing for in-service upgrade and replacement of powertrain modules as technology develops • Operators can right-size vehicles to specify the most cost-effective option and optimise total cost of ownership (TCO) • Unique design and packaging deliver a spacious cab, regardless of the vehicle configuration

Pemamek appoints Blaaholm to lead wind energy segment

Pemamek Ltd., a global leader in welding and production automation solutions, announces the appointment of Torben Blaaholm as the Director of the Wind Energy Segment.

EIA expects most U.S. households will spend less on energy this winter

AJOT Newsroom | October 12, 2023 | Energy

We expect U.S. households that use natural gas and those that are located in the West (regardless of fuel type)—together accounting for more than half of all U.S. households—to spend less on heating this winter compared with last winter.

Lhyfe builds the largest commercial green hydrogen production plant in Germany

AJOT Newsroom | October 12, 2023 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

• In Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, Lhyfe will produce up to 4 tons per day of green hydrogen (about 1,000 tons per year) based on 10 MW installed capacity • This will be Lhyfe’s 1st large production plant outside of France • The groundbreaking ceremony for the production plant will take place today

CMB.TECH and DBR build first marine dual fuel hydrogen gensets

Today, CMB.TECH and DBR announce their pioneering collaboration that will accelerate the decarbonisation of the maritime industry: the development of the first dual fuel hydrogen gensets for marine applications.

Echandia appoints Small as Sales Director for North America

Delta Air says auto, Hollywood strikes sting Detroit and LA hubs

Bloomberg | October 12, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

ODW Logistics expands Central Ohio warehouse to 4 million square feet

AJOT Newsroom | October 12, 2023 | Logistics

Teva leverages market-leading temperature and theft tracking from FourKites to deliver critical medicines around the world

AJOT Newsroom | October 12, 2023 | Shipping Technology

Leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites today announced that Teva, a global leader in generic and innovative medicines, has achieved a 0.005% incident rate by leveraging FourKites’ global carrier visibility solution, NIC-Place. With NIC-Place, Teva has instant access to and can react to high-quality temperature and theft data, which saves time and avoids loss of goods.

Port of Corpus Christi announces third quarter volumes, new record

AJOT Newsroom | October 12, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

South Africa wants to hand operation of rail, ports to business after $27 billion loss

Bloomberg | October 12, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

The South African presidency has a plan to reverse the collapse of a state-run ports and freight-rail sector that’s cost the economy at least $26.7 billion since 2010: hand over most of the responsibility for fixing it to the private sector.