Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

SFS Pharma Logistics new customer for BlueBox Systems

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

Supply chain visibility for highly regulated pharmaceutical transports by BlueBox Systems

Bettaway rolls out all-electric yard tractors for AriZona iced tea logistics operations

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Green Shipping | Logistics

Specialized, all-electric tractors enter service in yard operations to position trailers, move them to and from docks to cross-dock freight, then reposition for dispatch.

Shipnext secures substantial Belgian grant to boost AI in shipping

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Maritime | Technology

Leading online cargo platform Shipnext has secured a substantial, multi-year grant from Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO) to strengthen the adoption of predictive analytics and AI in the supply chain.

FTR’s July Shippers Conditions Index fell precipitously reflecting least favorable market conditions for shippers in nearly a year

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Contecon Guayaquil handles 135 million tons of cargo

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

During its 16th year of operation, Contecon Guayaquil S.A. (CGSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Ecuadorian business unit operating the Libertador Simon Bolivar Container and Multipurpose Terminal, celebrates an achievement of handling 135 million tons of cargo handled since starting operations at the Port of Guayaquil.

First energy and bulk eBLs issued over GSBN with COSCO Energy and COSCO Bulk

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

COSCO Energy and COSCO Bulk join GSBN as new members, expanding GSBN’s coverage across container, bulk, specialised cargo to energy transportation

Lufthansa Cargo starts operating from Helsinki and Copenhagen

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• New in the A321 route network: a weekly flight connection from Helsinki to Frankfurt • Second frequency connection from Copenhagen to Frankfurt for commercial cargo • Customized solutions with shorter transport times

Multimodal movement of lengthy columns in India

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

Total Movements Pvt. Ltd., members of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in India, managed this heavy lift transportation involved moving a 41 meter long and 680 tons heavy Ammonia Converter and a 30 meter long and 380 ton heavy Ammonia Unitized Chiller from the supplier's factory to the load port by multi-modal Transportation road-barge method. 

ShipBob partners with TikTok to power “Fulfilled by TikTok” logistics solution in the U.S.

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Shipping Technology

ShipBob, the leading global omnifulfillment platform has partnered with TikTok to power ‘Fulfilled by TikTok,’ a logistics program that makes it easier for brands and merchants using TikTok Shop in the U.S. to sell on the platform.

Virgin Australia blindsided by government block on Qatar flights

Bloomberg | September 27, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Study: Transportation industry ranks among top 10 in client data leaks

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Shipping Technology

INTERCARGO stresses its commitment to MARPOL on World Maritime Day

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Maritime | Bulk

Unraveling the FTC case against Amazon: Navigating complex territory

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Logistics

The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) case against Amazon has brought together 17 states in an ambitious endeavor.

Launch of the Bruyères-sur-Oise trimodal hub project to strengthen the green multimodal logistics corridor along the Seine Axis (France)

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

With a view to strengthening the green multimodal logistics corridor along the Seine - by significantly increasing rail and river traffic - and preparing the connection between the Seine and the Oise to the future Seine-North Europe Canal, HAROPA PORT is developing the port of Bruyères-sur-Oise to create a new multimodal platform, 40 km from Paris.

Ferrovial and Georgia Tech partner to advance U.S. infrastructure

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Trucking

• Ferrovial and Georgia Tech entered a master agreement to focus on innovation in transport infrastructure to develop a more sustainable future for mobility • The agreement was formally signed at the university’s campus

Forerunners Consulting announces launch

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Logistics | Supply Chain

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AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023

GPA prepares for the future, adds inland rail connectivity

Megarail growth continues with best August on record. Rail volumes up 6% YTD and now comprise 21% of vessel lifts. New ‘Carolina Connector’ rail service added

AtkinsRéalis awarded $26 million Florida Department of Transportation engineering services contract

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

AtkinsRéalis [SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.], a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a contract to provide general engineering consulting (GEC) services for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The Company has been providing GEC services to multiple FDOT districts across the state for more than 35 years.