Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

DP World in talks to expand East African coverage to Tanzania

Bloomberg | June 19, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Container terminal giant DP World Ltd. is in talks with Tanzania to manage seven berths at the East African nation’s main port of Dar es Salaam.

Lufthansa Cargo connects DB Schenker stations worldwide via API booking interface

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology | Logistics

• DB Schenker establishes API connection for bookings to Lufthansa Cargo in global rollout • Digital solution offers Lufthansa Cargo customers a simple and fully transparent overview of immediately bookable rates and routings in real time

Association of Terminals and Operators in Manzanillo is created

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Port terminals and operators in Manzanillo have united to create the Association of Terminals and Operators of Manzanillo (ASTOM), a pioneer organization that aims to promote and further strengthen the Port of Manzanillo.

SmartHop announces Hinson as “new general manager” of fintech

Jay Hinson will spearhead new fintech development at SmartHop

Boeing poised to hike 737 output ‘soon’ as tail glitch fades

Bloomberg | June 19, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

MSC PAD - scope: USA & Puerto Rico to Guinea (Conakry)

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Effective date July 1, 2023, MSC announces that Port Additional Charge (PAD) will be revised in Guinea (Conakry) as follows:

UN climate deal for shipping will fail without ambitious 2030 goal

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2023

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) agreement on shipping climate targets expected next month could be the starting gun for the radical climate action our planet desperately needs.

Allcargo Group announces key appointments in senior leadership positions post recent demerger

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2023 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Why are oil prices not higher? – Rystad Energy Oil Market Note

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2023 | Energy

Despite expectations of a looming oil market deficit, prices have remained surprisingly low.  According to Rystad Energy, the oil market is projected to face a significant deficit, averaging 2.4 million barrels per day (bpd) for the remainder of the year.

IndiGo bets big on Indian travel boom with record Airbus deal

Bloomberg | June 19, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Chapman Freeborn appoints Hutchinson as head of sales and commercial – UK

Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist, has appointed Andy Hutchinson as Head of Sales and Commercial – UK within the passenger department.

Honeywell upgrade for aircraft APU lowers fuel consumption and CO2 emissions

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology | Green Shipping

Improvements to the 131-9 APU enable more efficient operation and new savings for operators of Boeing 737 aircraft

EU, Kenya sign trade pact seen as model for East African states

Bloomberg | June 19, 2023 | International Trade

Ethiopian celebrates the 25th anniversary of its US services

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Coal trains bound for giant Australia port halted by protester

Bloomberg | June 19, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

Targray addresses demand for renewable fuel in Washington with new Spokane Biodiesel Terminal

Targray’s latest transloading terminal is optimally located to supply low-carbon fuels throughout the state of Washington.

Ports of Stockholm increases solar electricity production by 55 percent

Ports of Stockholm is building six new rooftop solar cell systems that will increase the company's own solar electricity production by 55 percent. This is fully aligned with the company’s and the City of Stockholm’s goals and strategies.

Deutsche Post DHL Group renames to DHL Group

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2023 | Logistics | Integrators

CPaT announces new contract with OMNI International

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, today announced they have been awarded a new contract with OMNI International, which now enables them to serve all ATSG subsidiary airlines and airline training organization. CPaT already works closely with ABX Air, Airport Transport International (ATI), and ATSG’s Airline Training Organization, Airborne Training Services.