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UK names head to review cause of summer air-traffic outage

Bloomberg | October 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

The UK’s aviation regulator has appointed a chairman to lead a review into the air-traffic system outage that hit the country on a national bank holiday, sending flights and passengers into disarray.

September 2023 U.S. transportation sector unemployment (4.9%) rises above the September 2022 level

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2023 | By The Numbers

The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector was 4.9% (not seasonally adjusted) in September 2023 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)...

Diageo’s Nigerian arm to stop importing Johnnie Walker amid FX shortages

Bloomberg | October 06, 2023 | International Trade

Diageo Plc’s Nigerian arm will stop importing some spirits such as Johnnie Walker whiskey next year to help reduce its foreign-exchange needs and the impact of a volatile currency on its business.

Virginia Maritime Association recognizes ‘Leaders in Maritime’

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2023 | Maritime

VMA presents awards for "Port Champion and Distinguished Service" and celebrates "Women in Maritime" at the 103rd annual maritime banquet...

A titan in maritime industry has passed

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2023 | Maritime

Mexican billionaire takes $300 million hit on AMLO airport move

Bloomberg | October 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

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Malaysian Prime Minister in New York Courts U.S. companies to invest in Malaysia

During his four-day visit to New York in the third week of September, primarily, to participate in the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim availed of his presence on US soil to pitch for Malaysia as an attractive investment site for US companies looking to diversify their production and other business operations in Asia.

YLP global winner announced at 2023 FIATA World Congress

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2023 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Yang Ming receives AFLAS Award for ‘Best Shipping Line–Trans-Pacific’

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2023 | Logistics | Supply Chain

The Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) is one of the coveted prizes among the world’s logistics and supply-chain operators. The annual event is hosted and organized by Asia Cargo News...

Etihad Cargo appoints WFS as US-wide cargo handling agent

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, as the carrier's...

Renault Group, Volvo Group join forces with CMA CGM Group

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2023 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Rethinking the Supply Chain

Renault Group and Volvo Group joined forces to address the growing need for decarbonized and efficient logistics by creating a new company managing the development of an all-new generation of electric vans. The two groups look forward to CMA CGM joining the new company...

New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport closed as suspected bomb found

Bloomberg | October 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

FIATA: Looking to the future - A new era of Presidency

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2023 | Logistics

Over 200 participants attended this 2023 Electoral General Meeting, with the overwhelming majority present in-person.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 39):

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Tonnages and rates rise in September

Utah Port Authority making good on sustainability commitment with presentation of wetlands policy

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The policy is now open for review by UIPA's board and invites public input to ensure responsible land management and environmental preservation...

Recipient of 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award: Debbie Irwin

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2023 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Romark Logistics is very proud to announce that Debbie Irwin has been named as one of the winners of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Award...

French shipper joins Renault, Volvo in €720 million E-Van pact

Bloomberg | October 06, 2023 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

French shipping company CMA CGM SA is planning to join Renault SA and Volvo AB in a new electric van venture as the French carmaker seeks to take on rivals like Stellantis NV.

The Nautical Institute Singapore Branch reveals stellar speaker lineup for its annual conference

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2023 | Maritime

The fifth edition of this annual conference will be happening at M Hotel Singapore on 27 October 2023...

SAL Heavy Lift strengthens its fleet with super modern deck carriers

This project is extremely important to us as a group, both commercially and strategically,” says Dr Martin Harren, CEO of SAL Heavy Lift and the Harren Group. “Our combined MPP and heavy lift fleet, which currently comprises 54 units, is one of...

Azeri plan to double gas exports to EU at risk as talks stall

Bloomberg | October 06, 2023 | Energy

Azerbaijan may not be able to deliver on ambitions to double natural gas exports to Europe by 2027, having failed to secure long-term sales deals it needs before investing billions of dollars to boost production, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

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