Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Enviro advocates demand US Export-Import Bank halt gas development in Northern Mozambique over COVID-19 concerns

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2020 | Energy | Conventional

Virus-Driven Drop in Container Volumes Continues; Port Focuses on Readiness, Safety

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

Slight Growth in Exports; Barge Volume to Richmond up More than 28%

Container shipping into the hinterland on a good track

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The transport of containers by barge from and to the Port of Hamburg is picking up speed. Contrary to the nationwide result with a decline of 4.1 percent, the Port of Hamburg recorded an increase of 13 percent in container transport by inland waterway vessel with 145,078 TEU in 2019.

Delta Cargo expands DASH Door-to-Door to large shipments

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Delta Cargo has expanded its 24/7 pick-up and delivery service with Roadie to include DASH Heavy. Now customers can use the service for packages between 101 to 300 pounds, or between 90 linear inches (length + width + height) up to the maximum size that will fit on the aircraft, per piece for loose shipments.

The Port of NY & NJ Posts Record-high Rail Volume in February

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of New York and New Jersey moved 55,595 containers by rail in February 2020, a 12.2 percent increase over the previous year. This number marks a February best for rail cargo at the Port.

Why African Airlines Are Really Vulnerable to Virus Impact

Bloomberg | April 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the global aviation industry to its knees, and African carriers are particularly vulnerable as they seek assistance from governments already facing constrained finances.

Air Zimbabwe to Place Some Employees on Leave Due to Virus

Bloomberg | April 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus Chops Output by Third in Grim Virus Hit Measure

Bloomberg | April 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus SE slashed its aircraft output by a third in a stark concession to the coronavirus pandemic that’s upended the aviation industry.

Trump Says Bailout Proposal for Airlines May Come by Weekend

Bloomberg | April 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The president said Thursday at a White House briefing that he met with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to work on details of the proposal.

North American Rail Shippers Association cancels 2020 Annual Meeting

North American Rail Shippers Association | April 09, 2020 | Intermodal | Rail

Drewry’s new operational metrics help quantify multiple risks, particularly for shippers

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2020 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

First edition of COVID19 Port Economic Impact Barometer confirms cargo build up at some ports and fairly stable port worker availability

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

IAG Cargo transports over 1,000 tons of essential medical equipment and supplies

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

IAG Cargo is operating a global network of cargo-only flights to keep vital medical supplies moving across the world to support the fight against COVID-19.

Offshore drillers to see contract cancellations of up to $3 billion till 2021, many to need restructuring

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2020 | Energy

The Covid-19 epidemic and the ongoing oil price war have ravaged global energy markets during the last two months, and offshore drilling in particular is among the most affected industry segments.

CEVA Logistics and Mondadori Group renew logistics partnership for a further five years

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2020 | Logistics

Etihad expands passenger freighter coverage as it continues to deliver essential supplies

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Following its recent launch of passenger freighter flights to 10 destinations, complementing its Boeing 777 freighter operations, Etihad Cargo has announced five additional routes using Etihad Airways passenger aircraft to increase the flow of essential supplies into the United Arab Emirates and provide further east-west connectivity between major markets.