Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

U.S. Commerce nominees vow to keep key tech out of China’s hands

Bloomberg | September 21, 2021 | International Trade

Logistics Executive Group launches new office in Auckland, New Zealand lead by Managing Partner, Mr. Trevor Barrett

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2021 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Global Supply Chain Advisory and Search firm Logistics Executive Group expands into New Zealand with the launch of its new Auckland office.

Embark testing Cummins Inc.’s automatic powertrain control in self-driving trucks

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2021 | Shipping Technology

Embark and ZF collaborate to validate automatic steering control in self-driving trucks

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2021 | Shipping Technology

Provider, expands Into Asia with packaging management solution for automotive parts manufacturers

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2021 | Shipping Technology

Mercedes−Benz Trucks presents fully electric vehicles

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Several vehicle innovations were presented to the public by Mercedes-Benz Trucks. In doing so, the focus was especially on the electrification of the product portfolio.

Avison Young closes record $18M sale of 56,072-SF industrial/flex building in South Florida

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2021 | Logistics

At $321.02 per square foot, the transaction represents the highest price per square foot secured for an industrial/flex property in Broward County.

Freight association seeks to inspire next generation

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2021 | Logistics

Tufton and GoodFuels successfully complete biofuel voyage to accelerate sustainability in shipping

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2021 | Maritime

Tufton’s partnership with GoodFuels reduces the environmental impact of its operations and advances the decarbonisation of shipping

International Trade

Bloomberg | September 21, 2021

French call to delay U.S. trade meeting gains support within EU

France’s bid to delay a pivotal European Union trade meeting with the U.S. gained support as member states assess a new defense pact Washington struck with Australia and the U.K.

CleverPod transforms the express delivery vehicle into an interactive business solution

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2021 | Shipping Technology

On-board system handles customer management, resource planning and mobile marketing tasks

2022 TRB Annual Meeting: Anne Strauss-Wieder awarded the Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2021 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Ms. Anne Strauss-Wieder, Director, Freight Planning, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), is the 2022 recipient of the Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship.

Crude oil inventories in Cushing, Oklahoma, are down more than 40% from start of 2021

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2021 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

Crude oil inventories in Cushing, Oklahoma, totaled 32.9 million barrels (excluding pipeline fill and stocks in transit by water and rail) in the week ending September 10, which is a 42% decrease since the beginning of the year.

FAA Invests $42 Million in Airports across Alaska

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

The FAA has awarded more than 64 grants totaling $257.4 million to Alaska airports during fiscal year 2021.

Johnson hints his prized U.S. trade deal is unlikely before 2024

Bloomberg | September 21, 2021 | International Trade

EasyJet urges governments to back Airbus bet on hydrogen

Bloomberg | September 21, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways bookings jump on U.S. reopening

Bloomberg | September 21, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd.’s U.S. bookings surged more than 600% overnight Monday from a week earlier after the Biden administration moved to allow most fully vaccinated foreigners to fly there again.