Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Italy starts talks with Lufthansa to sell minority stake of ITA

Bloomberg | January 27, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Pricey SUVs emerge as hot point in debate over EV tax credits

Bloomberg | January 27, 2023 | Energy | Alternative

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | January 27, 2023

Port of Long Beach’s Cordero emphasizes zero emissions

Mario Cordero, executive director of Port of Long Beach emphasized the Port’s success in upgrading its terminals toward zero emissions: “Our terminals have accomplished so much and when it comes to our remarkable zero-emission demonstration projects … since our determination in November 2017 to achieve zero emissions.”

Energy

AJOT Newsroom | January 27, 2023

Port of Oakland’s solar energy use grows

Port sells renewable power to airport, and seaport tenants. The Port of Oakland’s stake in a newly expanded solar array at Antelope Valley Solar Ranch has just come online. This solar project is now delivering renewable energy to the Port of Oakland.

Alaska Air CEO says Silicon Valley business travel has dried up

Bloomberg | January 27, 2023 | Air Cargo

While shippings “Underwater Noise Impact” progress is welcomed, IMO falls short of immediate action

AJOT Newsroom | January 27, 2023 | Maritime

“While the Clean Arctic Alliance welcomes the revision of the 2014 underwater noise guidelines as a milestone in its efforts to reduce the impact of underwater noise from ships on marine wildlife, we are disappointed that..."

Zongteng Group chooses WFS for Boeing 777F freighter flights as e-Commerce cargo boosts

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

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded a contract to handle Zongteng Group’s new Boeing 777 freighter flights at Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

Energy

AJOT Newsroom | January 27, 2023

European EV battery market estimated value at US$ 10.3 billion by 2032

Sales of electric vehicle batteries in Europe are valued at US$ 5.8 billion in 2022. The Europe electric vehicle battery market is predicted to rise at 5.9% CAGR to exceed a valuation of US$ 10.3 billion by end of 2032.

Boeing-DOJ ‘sweetheart deal’ decried by victim’s wife

Bloomberg | January 27, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

China sure to hit back over chip controls, Japan lawmaker says

Bloomberg | January 27, 2023 | International Trade

GENEL TRANSPORT receives “Great Place to Work®” Certification

AJOT Newsroom | January 27, 2023 | Logistics

Turkey-based logistics service provider GENEL TRANSPORT is officially certified as a "Great Place to Work®" for its workplace environment and culture according to the 2023 Great Place to Work Trust Index® Survey.