Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

ICTSI partners with IGO-Avlino to launch AI driven yard management solution

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | Ports & Terminals

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), a leading global port operator and management company headquartered in Manila, Philippines, announced today the successful live implementation of an AI-powered operational optimization tool at its flagship terminal, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).

Milestone in digital customer communication: time:matters is now on WeChat

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | Logistics

Cargo Transporters introduces an All IN package for drivers

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Cargo Transporters, Inc., an asset-based regional and national carrier, today announced a new ALL IN compensation package for new and current single and team drivers as part of focus and to provide drivers with personal flexibility and financial control.

Etihad Rail and Saudi Railway Company (SAR) to cooperate in the exchange of services and training

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Maritec offers enhanced bunker testing as phenol content rises

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | Energy | Maritime | Technology

Logistics Plus supports oceans by purchasing recycled plastic pallets

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | Logistics

Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, continues to support the ocean cleanup initiatives of Restoring Integrity To The Oceans (RIO) by purchasing 1,200 recycled, air freight approved pallets made from plastic waste. Logistics Plus will use the pallets at its Erie, PA-based warehouses and make them available for purchase to local customers requiring durable pallets for storage and shipping.

Bond partners with Onfleet to offer customers a more efficient full-service fulfillment solution

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

“Green” fleet cleaning begins in Madision on St. Patrick’s Day

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

EIA expects crude oil prices to rise through April because of lower OPEC production

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | Energy

In its March Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects Brent crude oil prices will average $64 per barrel (b) in the second quarter of 2021 and then fall to less than $60/b through the end of 2022. Higher crude oil prices in March and April are primarily a result of lower crude oil production from members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and partner countries (OPEC+), as announced at their March 4 meeting.

US Secretary of Commerce Raimondo statement on actions taken under ICTS supply chain Executive Order

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | International Trade

Packaging Technology Group (PTG) expands its TRUEtemp Naturals® Line with a universal, extra-small 2-8 solution

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | Logistics

US Department of Commerce to expand restrictions on exports to Russia in response to chemical weapons poisoning

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | International Trade

The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will expand export restrictions on Russia pursuant to a March 2, 2021 determination by the Secretary of State that the Government of Russia has used chemical or biological weapons in violation of international law or lethal chemical or biological weapons against its own nationals.

Dachser USA launches new LCL expedited service from China to USA

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2021 | Logistics

Dachser USA, a subsidiary of the leading global logistics provider Dachser, announces a new LCL (less than container load) service that offers reliable, direct ocean freight from China to the USA.