Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Europe’s vaccination program running at half the pace of U.S.

Bloomberg | March 18, 2021 | International Trade

Roanoke crosses borders. expands into Canada

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2021 | Logistics

Renewables spending set for new record in 2021, luring service suppliers as oil and gas gap narrows

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2021 | By The Numbers

Capital expenditure for renewable energy projects is set for a new record in 2021, a Rystad Energy analysis shows, forecast to reach $243 billion, and narrowing the gap with oil and gas spending, which is projected to be relatively flat this year at $311 billion.

XPO Logistics unveils new company name for spin-off of logistics business

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2021 | Logistics

Deltamarin’s design is a fundamental piece in the shipping decarbonization puzzle

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2021 | Maritime | Bulk

In addition to the upcoming rules for EEXI and CII, there is a growing interest among ship owners and operators to understand the true well-to-wake emissions of the newbuildings.

Damen signs with South Port New Zealand for ATD 2412

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

On 13th March, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with South Port New Zealand for the delivery of a Damen Azimuth Tractor Tug (ATD) 2412. The vessel, with 65 tonnes bollard pull, will replace an older vessel with 35 tonnes bollard pull.

Volga-Dnepr supports Dronning Maud Land Air Network Project for the 6th consecutive year

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Volga-Dnepr Airlines, the world leader in oversized and super-heavy transportations, has completed its sixth Antarctic program operating 5 IL-76TD-90VD charter flights to the coldest continent under the DROMLAN international Antarctic project.

WFS wins Ukraine international contract In Milan

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Ukraine International Airlines has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) an 18 month cargo handling contract in Milan.

International Trade

Bloomberg | March 18, 2021

U.S. Trade Czar Tai to discuss trade deal With U.K. next week

Newly confirmed U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will speak with her British counterpart, Secretary Liz Truss, next week to further talks on a possible trade agreement.

Rapid Aid announces new cold chain packaging division

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2021 | Logistics

TruckLabs announces Maxway Trucking’s purchase and successful pilot of TruckWings fuel saving technology

TruckLabs | March 18, 2021 | Shipping Technology

Successful test of TruckWings’ technology with diesel fleets further validates durability and fuel savings for Maxway Trucking

Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Chris Rich to Service Center Manager in Birmingham, Alabama

Southeastern Freight Lines | March 18, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Chris Rich has been promoted to service center manager in Birmingham, Alabama.