Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Technology can drive port safety but staff training and buy-in are critical to safe working practices

AJOT Newsroom | June 29, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

Regulatory expert Sharma joins ARTBA legal team

AJOT Newsroom | June 29, 2023 | Trucking | People | Appointments

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced the hiring of Prianka Sharma as vice president and counsel for regulatory affairs.

U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Raimondo releases 2023 National Export Strategy

AJOT Newsroom | June 29, 2023 | International Trade

Irish GDP growth to stall as pharma exports weaken, ESRI says

Bloomberg | June 29, 2023 | International Trade

Torvald Klaveness and Marubeni embark on new phase of partnership

AJOT Newsroom | June 29, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

After three successful years as joint partners of Baumarine by MaruKlav, the world's largest Panamax Pool, both parties are excited to reveal the signing of a new agreement to expand the partnership.

82 percent of voters don’t believe highway expansions are the best solution for reducing congestion

AJOT Newsroom | June 29, 2023 | Trucking

Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough recognizes Roambee with award for “Best AI-based Solution For Supply Chain”

Roambee | June 29, 2023 | Shipping Technology

Prestigious International Annual Awards Program Honors Standout AI and Machine Learning Solutions and Companies

European gasoline shipments to US ease just as stockpiles shrink

Bloomberg | June 29, 2023 | Energy

The strong flow of European gasoline shipments to the US seen in recent months has eased in June, just as inventories of the road fuel on the Atlantic Coast have tumbled.

Chinese chipmaker asks suppliers to buy back banned gear

Bloomberg | June 29, 2023 | International Trade

Global chipmaking gear makers should treat Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. with fairness and buy back equipment which the US-sanctioned Chinese memory chipmaker is barred from using, a senior company executive said.

US first-quarter growth revised up to 2% on exports, consumers

Bloomberg | June 29, 2023 | International Trade

US gross domestic product was revised up notably to a 2% annualized advance in the first quarter, data showed Thursday.

Carmaker lobbying group pushes back on EPA pollution curb plan

The Biden administration’s proposal to crack down on vehicle pollution with strict new tailpipe emission limits isn’t reasonable or achievable by a 2032 deadline, according to the biggest auto industry trade group in the US.

Virgin Galactic enters space tourism era with commercial debut

Bloomberg | June 29, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

Fifteen years later than planned, Richard Branson’s vision for space tourism is poised to become a reality.

Ryanair cancels Paris schedule as strike shuts down airport

Bloomberg | June 29, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Air Cargo

Bloomberg | June 28, 2023

Three top US transportation agencies still don’t have permanent leaders

Three of the major US transportation safety agencies are without permanent leaders as the nation contends with toxic railway spills, near-collisions on runways and surging traffic deaths.

Energy

Phillip M. Perry, AJOT | June 28, 2023

OTR truckers eye green diesel transition 

Solar panels. Wind turbines. EVs. As the world moves toward a carbon-free 2030, electricity has emerged as the go-to substitute for carbon-based fuels. But a power source that works for industrial plants, home heating, and automobiles, is proving less than ideal for heavy trucks.

BHP urges nations to avoid critical minerals protectionism

Bloomberg | June 28, 2023 | Green Shipping | International Trade | Commodity

BHP Group Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Mike Henry has warned too much government intervention in global critical minerals supply chains could undermine efforts to fight climate change.