Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

US, Taiwan agree to lift trade, clouding planned China talks

Bloomberg | May 19, 2023 | International Trade

The US and Taiwan agreed to boost trade ties, the first tangible results under an initiative announced last year that faces vehement opposition from Beijing and clouds the outlook for a visit to the US next week by a Chinese commerce official.

UAE’s top oil producer Adnoc explores introducing new heavier crude grade

Bloomberg | May 19, 2023 | Energy | Conventional

G-7 to chase Russia’s diamonds while stopping short of total ban

Bloomberg | May 19, 2023 | International Trade

IAG Cargo boosts Latin America and Caribbean capacity for summer season

AJOT Newsroom | May 18, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) announces additional capacity for the summer season between Latin America, the Caribbean and its hubs - London, Madrid, and Barcelona.

EV battery-swapping could help solve the US charging problem

San Francisco’s Ample lets drivers get a fully charged electric car battery in minutes, while sparing cities the expense of installing fast charging stations.

Air Canada nears Boeing 787 deal as widebody demand jumps

Bloomberg | May 18, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air Canada is closing in on a deal for as many as 20 Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliners to renew and expand its long-haul fleet, according to people familiar with the matter, in the latest sign of surging demand for large commercial jets.

Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen driver apprenticeship program

AJOT Newsroom | May 18, 2023 | Trucking

AGI Global Logistics have announced the appointment of 2 new Directors at their Immingham office.

AJOT Newsroom | May 18, 2023 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Karl Edwards and Lloyd Dennis have recently been promoted to support the continued growth of the business. Both Karl and Lloyd bring a wealth of experience in the logistics sector, and the whole team are really excited by the appointments.

MSC Port Additional Surcharge scope: South Africa to USA ND San Juan, Puerto Rico

AJOT Newsroom | May 18, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Utah Inland Port Authority new brand reveal

AJOT Newsroom | May 18, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) has announced the completion of a major rebranding initiative, marking an exciting chapter for the organization. UIPA’s new mission, vision and values signifies the forward momentum of the Inland Port’s new focus and serves as the guiding points for all directives moving forward.

Gebrüder Weiss Supply Chain Leadership Scholarship awarded to Rutgers student Sinha

Gebrüder Weiss | May 18, 2023 | Logistics | Rethinking the Supply Chain

The scholarship aims to encourage diverse talent and remove financial barriers for students who plan careers in supply chain and logistics.

Carrier Transicold to unveil electric and sustainable solutions at Brisbane Truck Show 2023

AJOT Newsroom | May 18, 2023 | Green Shipping | Trucking

Carrier Transicold will unveil its sustainable and electric temperature-controlled transport units at the Brisbane Truck Show. Alongside the all-new Syberia eCool™, Eco-Drive 30T, Xarios® 6 and Vector® HE 17 systems, the company’s flagship Vector eCool™ all-electric engineless refrigerated trailer system will be on display.

Continuation of the Black Sea Initiative

AJOT Newsroom | May 18, 2023 | International Trade | Commodity | Ports & Terminals

The Black Sea Initiative, signed in Istanbul on 22 July 2022 to resume vital food and fertilizer exports from designated Ukrainian seaports, will continue for 60 days.

Hannibal: a new intermodal service launched between Milan and Trieste

AJOT Newsroom | May 18, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Hannibal's European railway network continues to grow and becomes increasingly interconnected and integrated.

Logistics Plus announces new office and warehouse in Sydney, Australia

AJOT Newsroom | May 18, 2023 | Logistics

Long-time Logistics Plus employee Oxana Gilmanova is managing operations.

Freight brokers saving 11 hours per week, per rep, with Tai Document Processor

Tai Software | May 18, 2023 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

Texas and New Mexico led U.S. crude oil production in 2022

AJOT Newsroom | May 18, 2023 | Energy

U.S. crude oil production grew 5.6%, or 0.6 million barrels per day (b/d), in 2022 compared with 2021, averaging 11.9 million b/d according to our Monthly Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production report. The two states the Permian Basin spans—Texas and New Mexico—contributed the most growth to U.S. crude oil production in 2022.

Agillitics President and CEO Judge to discuss the advantage of supply chain data analytics at Manhattan Momentum Conference

Agillitics | May 18, 2023 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

President and CEO Tim Judge urges industry peers to gain insights into key industry metrics through data research

The paradox of China’s trade rebound: Empty container pileup at ports raises concerns

AJOT Newsroom | May 18, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

• Intra-Asia trade has shown remarkable resilience, surpassing Asia-Europe and Asia-US trade • Average Container Leasing pick-up charge on the China-Russia route saw a drop of 51% from $1978 in March 2022 compared to $964 in March 2023