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Bombardier celebrates milestone challenger 3500 aircraft delivery, the 1,000th bombardier super-midsize business jet to take to the skies

AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Bombardier is proud to announce the delivery of its 1,000th super-midsize aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the history of business aviation. This landmark achievement was celebrated with the delivery of a Challenger 3500 aircraft to JM Family Entreprises, a long-standing Bombardier customer, during a special ceremony at Bombardier’s Challenger delivery center in Montréal.

US goods trade deficit widens sharply in January

Reuters | February 28, 2025 | International Trade

The U.S. trade deficit in goods widened sharply in January, most likely as businesses front-loaded imports ahead of tariffs, potentially positioning trade to be a drag on economic growth in the first quarter.

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | February 28, 2025

Port of Oakland’s Mckenney says “Partnership” is key to growth

Kristi McKenney, incoming Executive Director of the Port of Oakland, says she will enhance partnerships to help the Port of Oakland grow: “I want to say to all of you (that) the only way we go is in partnership. That is a partnership with everyone in this room. And those who could not be here with us today. It's the businesses that generate that revenue and generate those careers. It is the businesses we … work with every day.”

Port of NY & NJ welcomes largest vessel ever - OOCL Iris

AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025 | Maritime

The Feb. 11 arrival of the OOCL Iris at Maher Terminals marked a significant milestone for the Port of New York and New Jersey. The 16,828 TEU vessel is the largest ship to call on the Port of New York and New Jersey to date, unseating the 16,022-TEU CMA CGM Marco Polo, which arrived on May 20, 2021. A small ceremony was held to celebrate the arrival of Iris and commemorate the milestone.

IAPH2025 World Ports Conference agenda announced with registration now live – Kobe, Japan, 7 – 9 October

AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

As the Association celebrates its 70th Anniversary, the world ports community will gather in Kobe Japan, where the first ever meeting took place to establish a global ports organisation The agenda has now been announced and registration opened for the IAPH 2025 World Ports Conference, which will take place at the Hotel Ōkura Kōbe (pictured) on the waterfront at the Port of Kobe between 7 and 9 October.

Macron says left Washington with very little hope on tariffs

Reuters | February 28, 2025 | International Trade

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday he left Washington after a visit with U.S. President Donald Trump this week with very little hope on progress regarding tariffs.

China coal bodies propose curbs on output and imports

Reuters | February 28, 2025 | Energy

Two coal industry groups in China, the world's largest producer and consumer of the fuel, called on their members on Friday to curb output and limit imports to try to bring the oversupplied market back into balance.

Frontier Airlines announces expansion of ATL Operations, adds new routes

AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Frontier Airlines announced today that it will expand operations by 40% at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) by this summer. The ultra low-cost carrier will serve 52 destinations, including nine newly announced routes to cities such as Oranjestad, Aruba, and San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The new routes for the Denver-based airline are set to begin in late May and early June.

Norfolk Southern wins dismissal of bondholder lawsuit over 2023 Ohio derailment

Reuters | February 28, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit accusing Norfolk Southern of causing hundreds of millions of dollars of losses for bondholders by concealing safety risks prior to the February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio of a train carrying hazardous chemicals.

US Postal Service chief urges employees to ignore Trump takeover rumors

Reuters | February 28, 2025 | Logistics | Integrators

U.S. Postal Service employees should ignore rumors and reports that President Donald Trump could unilaterally seize control of the agency, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said in a video seen by Reuters on Thursday.

Beef prices may rise as Canadian ranchers shrink cattle herds, fearing Trump tariffs

Reuters | February 28, 2025 | International Trade

Canadian farmer Jon Vaags quit buying beef cattle in November after the election of U.S. President Donald Trump made tariffs on Canadian exports seem like a serious risk.

British energy secretary to visit China in March to restart energy talks, sources say

Reuters | February 28, 2025 | Energy

British Airways owner IAG profit beats estimates, plans share buyback

Reuters | February 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

British Airways owner IAG reported a 27% jump in annual operating profit on Friday, beating market expectations as it curbed costs and growth in its lucrative transatlantic routes took off.

Intermodal

AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025

Alabama Port Authority breaks ground on Montgomery Rail Facility

The Alabama Port Authority, in partnership with CSX, today broke ground on the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF). This state-of-the-art facility will enhance freight mobility and stimulate economic growth throughout the region.

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025

Port Authority Airports keep soaring, recording busiest January ever after record breaking 2024

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced that its commercial airports picked up where they left off, opening the year by recording their busiest January ever after closing a record-breaking 2024.

MOL signs MoU with SMT Shipping for joint study of DRI transportation

AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025 | Green Shipping

As the steel industry intensifies efforts to lower CO₂ emissions in response to climate change, there is significant interest in the use of DRI manufactured by reducing iron ore using natural gas or hydrogen by which CO₂ output is decreased when compared to blast furnaces using coal.

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