Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Xeneta real-time container rates update: week 34

AJOT Newsroom | August 26, 2022 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Air Cargo

Bloomberg | August 26, 2022

US suspends 26 flights by Chinese airlines in escalating dispute over Covid policies

The US Department of Transportation is suspending 26 flights by Chinese airlines next month in a dispute over Beijing’s strict policies when travelers test positive for Covid-19.

Lufthansa pilots step up strike threat as wage talks hit impasse

Bloomberg | August 26, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

SAS warns much more needed to restore financial health

Bloomberg | August 26, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Voyager and Stellium announce partnership to unify commodity shipping operations

AJOT Newsroom | August 26, 2022 | Maritime | Bulk | Technology

Stellium and Voyager Portal have announced a first of its kind partnership to bring its fully integrated SAP TM (transportation management) and commodity shipping operations platform to the maritime sector.

Energy

Bloomberg | August 26, 2022

VW’s trucking CEO sees electric rigs hauling timber in the cold

Christian Levin, who heads Traton and Scania, on why batteries will be the dominant technology for commercial vehicles.

Plug Power surges on Amazon deal to supply green hydrogen

Bloomberg | August 25, 2022 | Energy | Alternative

Amazon.com Inc. agreed to buy enough carbon-free hydrogen from Plug Power Inc. to run 30,000 forklifts or 800 long-haul trucks annually in a push to use less fossil fuel. Plug’s shares surged.

International Trade

Bloomberg | August 25, 2022

Rhine water level set to fall again at key German chokepoint

The Rhine River’s water level at a key waypoint is set to decline in the coming days, curbing the amount of cargo that barges can carry.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | August 25, 2022

‘Long Beach International Gateway Bridge’ Named

State Senate officially designates Port of Long Beach's new span

Secretary Raimondo’s meeting with Japan’s Minister for Economy, Trade, and Industry

AJOT Newsroom | August 25, 2022 | International Trade

Brian Devine joins Staffing Leadership Group as President and CEO

Staffing Leadership Group | August 25, 2022 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Brian Devine has joined Staffing Leadership Group—a Columbus, Ohio–based logistics staffing agency—as president and CEO.

DispatchTrack Launches Intelligent Visibility Platform

DispatchTrack | August 25, 2022 | Shipping Technology

San Pedro Bay Ports Release Final 2021 Cargo-Handling Equipment Assessment

AJOT Newsroom | August 25, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

WSP USA Adds Multisector Expertise to Northern California Leadership

AJOT Newsroom | August 25, 2022 | Project / Heavy Lift | People | Appointments

Commerce Department Launches CHIPS.gov for CHIPS Program Implementation

AJOT Newsroom | August 25, 2022 | International Trade

Damen delivers a Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 650 in just 44 days

AJOT Newsroom | August 25, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The stationary dredger, named GD4000, was mobilized from stock and outfitted, inspected and delivered from the yard to its final destination, all in just 44 days from contract signature.

Omni Logistics Expands Dallas Footprint with New Three-Building Campus

AJOT Newsroom | August 25, 2022 | Logistics

Owners of coal-fired generating plants seek greater fuel flexibility

AJOT Newsroom | August 25, 2022 | Energy | Conventional

The amount of electric power produced from coal has been steadily declining in the United States over the past 10 years, falling to a 46-year low of 773,393 gigawatthours (GWh) in 2020.