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Gebrüder Weiss USA continues nationwide expansion and opens new Miami location

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Logistics

Gebrüder Weiss, an international transport and logistics company, has announced the opening of a new location in Miami, Florida.

Governor Newsom announces $27 million investment in CA ports that will support supply chain coordination

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, and Hueneme signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch the California Port Data Partnership, serving as the basis of cooperation for the $27 million in grant funds from the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) for port data system development.

Key takeaways from the TIA 2023 Capital Ideas Conference

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Logistics | Ports & Terminals | Trucking

The S in ESG: the beating heart of marine insurance

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Maritime

Secretary Raimondo announces U.S. Section of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Talent for Growth Task Force

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | International Trade

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the seven individuals who will serve on the U.S. Section of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Talent for Growth Task Force.

Qatar Airways Cargo and Hactl partner in canine detection to sniff out lithium batteries

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Qatar Airways Cargo and its ground handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) have teamed up to provide an extra layer of security for the airline’s ex-Hong Kong flights, using technical detection dogs to sniff out hidden lithium batteries in air cargo.

Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomes first SF Express flight

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of five airports in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, welcomed the first SF Express cargo plane to Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The future is foggy for Arctic shipping

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Maritime

Consumers to spend record $35.7 billion for Mother’s Day

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | International Trade

Outrider announces trailer inventory tracking technology to increase distribution yard efficiency

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Trucking

Boeing expands ecoDemonstrator flight testing with ‘explorer’ airplanes, announces 2023 plan

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology | Green Shipping

• Accelerating technology development for sustainability with multiple airplanes • Boeing will use first Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 787-10 Dreamliner, to partner with four countries on operational efficiency testing • Flagship ecoDemonstrator will test 19 new technologies in 2023

Muoio receives coveted NCBFAA Centurion Award during 50th Annual Conference Golden Jubilee

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Logistics

Mary Jo Muoio received the coveted NCBFAA Centurion Award during the 50th Annual Conference Golden Jubilee in New Orleans during the closing reception on Wednesday evening, April 26.

US imposes new sanctions on Russia, Iran over detained Americans

Bloomberg | April 27, 2023 | International Trade

DHL Global Forwarding and Turkish Cargo sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their cooperation

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

DHL Global Forwarding extends its operations to SMARTIST, cargo facility of Turkish Cargo at the Istanbul airport

Cargotec is planning a separation of Kalmar and Hiab

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The Board of Directors of Cargotec Corporation (“Cargotec”) has decided to investigate and initiate a process to potentially separate its core businesses Kalmar and Hiab into two standalone companies.

Crane Worldwide Logistics awarded IATA CEIV certification for lithium-ion batteries

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

The transportation and storage of Lithium-Ion batteries require strict safety protocols to ensure the correct handling, packaging, and transportation methods of Lithium-Ion batteries, components, and products that contain lithium-ion batteries.

Westcore grows Texas portfolio to 5.5M SF with Fort Worth acquisition

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Logistics

Westcore snaps up three industrial buildings at North Quarter 35 for a combined total of 485,300 SF

Utah Inland Port Authority establishes new loan approval committee

AJOT Newsroom | April 27, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) held its first Loan Approval Committee meeting this week, with a public notary appointing four members to committee positions. The Loan Approval Committee is charged with recommending the terms and conditions of an infrastructure loan agreement and making recommendations for infrastructure loans for UIPA Board approval in accordance with Section 63A-3-404.

Germany in talks to limit export of chip chemicals to China

Bloomberg | April 27, 2023 | International Trade | Commodity

Germany is in talks to limit the export of chemicals to China that are used to manufacture semiconductors as Berlin steps up efforts to reduce its economic exposure to the Asian nation.

Biden-Harris Administration opens applications for first year of $400M competitive grant program to reduce truck air pollution at America’s ports

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration today opened applications for the first round of a new $400 million grant program under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that focuses on port electrification and efficiency improvements.

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