Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Turkey’s trade deficit widens in April as exports slump

Bloomberg | May 02, 2023 | International Trade

Ecosystem integration supports faster onboarding & improved efficiency at Giltner

Cleo | May 02, 2023 | Logistics

Harnessing Cleo Integration Cloud (CIC), Giltner was able to tackle numerous integration and EDI challenges while making vital operational improvements

Omni Logistics names Gaffney as company’s first chief digital officer

Omni Logistics | May 02, 2023 | Logistics

Qantas names first female CEO in start of reputational rebuild

Bloomberg | May 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Qantas Airways Ltd. named Vanessa Hudson as its first female chief executive officer, handing her the task of rebuilding the 103-year-old airline’s battered reputation.

India’s crude imports from Russia fall to cheapest since war

Bloomberg | May 02, 2023 | Energy

Czechs exit mild recession as stronger exports drive recovery

Bloomberg | May 02, 2023 | International Trade

Emirates plans more jet orders as long-haul travel rebounds

Bloomberg | May 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Emirates will look to place orders for more aircraft in the next few months as demand for long-haul travel rebounds and the carrier looks to lock in delivery slots.

Air France wants level playing field with Chinese carriers

Bloomberg | May 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Pratt engine woes blamed for Indian airline’s insolvency filing

Bloomberg | May 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Qantas names first female CEO as Hudson succeeds Joyce

Bloomberg | May 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Qantas Airways Ltd. named Vanessa Hudson as its new chief executive officer, making her the first woman to lead the airline in its 103-year history.

Solar developers seen safe from 254% tariff after House vote

Bloomberg | May 01, 2023 | International Trade

A House vote to reinstate solar tariffs as high as 254% on panel imports from Southeast Asia fell short of the super-majority needed to overcome a veto threat from the White House.

ATA statement on California’s electric-truck fleet mandate

California leads nation on protections from truck and rail pollution with new zero emissions standards

BlueGrace Logistics names Bly Sr. Director of Carrier Relations

BlueGrace Logistics | May 01, 2023 | Logistics

BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), one of the largest Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers in North America, today announced the hiring of logistics veteran Carly Bly to a new company role, Sr. Director of Carrier Relations.

MSC BRC - scope: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Noumea & Bell Bay ports to USA for June 1st

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

As we continue to monitor the bunker cost, the BRC levels applicable for AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, FIJI, NOUMEA & BELL BAY TO USA effective June 1st, 2023 will be the following:

Tera Shipping contribute to Shell Timi Project in Labuan

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2023 | Energy | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Tera Shipping, Project Cargo Network members from Malaysia, were recently appointed to deliver a pedestal crane along with its accessories to Labuan for Shell's Timi Project.

Carrier Transicold showcases expanded line of zero-direct-emission eCool transport refrigeration technologies at ACT Expo

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2023 | Trucking

eCool technology displayed at Booth 6794, Anaheim Convention Center

Qatar Airways sees robust travel demand amid capacity squeeze

Bloomberg | May 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

A mild winter reduced withdrawals from natural gas storage in the U.S. South Central

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2023 | Energy

During this past winter heating season (Nov 1–Mar 31), the amount of natural gas withdrawn from underground storage in the U.S. South Central storage region was among the least on record, at 239 billion cubic feet (Bcf), according to our Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report.