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AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024

American Airlines Cargo enhances operations at London Heathrow

The carrier makes significant facility expansion, implements technology update

Duvenbeck now provides diesel-free logistics services for ZF Saarbrücken

The logistics specialist is supporting the technology group’s sustainability goals

WFS opens fourth cargo terminal in Copenhagen for launch of E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling services in Denmark

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is to open a fourth warehouse facility at Copenhagen Airport to support the expansion of its specialised E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services in Scandinavia.

Nevomo and Captrain launch globally first MagRail Booster

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

• Nevomo set to fully automate and decarbonize industrial and intermodal logistics in the most time- and cost-efficient way • MagRail Booster to enable locomotive-free rail freight transport at Bremen plant • Funded by the federal program Future of Rail Freight Transport (Z-SGV) of the German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV)

Hutchison Ports BEST in full expansion phase

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

• The first of the seven additional automated blocks is now operational. • Two new cranes for vessels with a beam of up to 26 containers with an operational height of 55 meters have been acquired.

Switch Technologies unveil world’s first vehicle powered by XNO®

Heavy-duty battery and electric vehicle engineering services provider, Switch Technologies (Switch), has unveiled the world’s first operational vehicle powered by Echion Technologies’ (Echion) proprietary ultra-fast charging XNO® active anode material technology.

Intermodal

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024

Inland Port Greer expansion progressing to meet market demands

South Carolina Ports is enhancing its intermodal connections in South Carolina with the ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer and construction of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility.

The Heniff Companies acquires Combo Group

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Trucking

The Heniff family of companies ("Heniff") announced today that it has acquired the Combo Group ("Combo").

[Freightos Weekly Update] Trump support for ILA may make strike less likely

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024

OOCL upgrades Trans-Atlantic services from North Europe to North America

OOCL has announced upgrades in its Trans-Atlantic service suite which will be effective from February 2025.

Drivewyze’s Smart Roadways service now provides virtual messaging to truck drivers in California, Michigan, and Nevada

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Trucking

Drivewyze, a Fleetworthy company, has announced it has expanded its Smart Roadways service with in-cab “virtual alerts” for those driving through California, Michigan, and Nevada.

Global Brands partner with GMA Trucking to drive faster adoption of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Green Shipping | Trucking

OOCL announces new China Indian subcontinent service - China India Express 2 service (CIX2)

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

OOCL is offering enhanced connectivity between China and Indian subcontinent with the introduction of the new China India Express 2 service (CIX2), to be launched on 23 December 2024.

OOCL announces new Far East - Chennai Service 3 (FCS3)

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

OOCL is offering enhanced connectivity between South China, Southeast Asia, and Chennai with the introduction of the new Far East - Chennai Service 3 (FCS3), launched on 6 December 2024.

Challenge Group introduce an additional Boeing 747-400F aircraft to its fleet

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Challenge Group unveiled its newest fleet addition—a Boeing 747-400 production freighter registered under its Belgian AOC—marking a bold milestone in its fleet expansion strategy and global mission to enhance cargo capabilities.

Third tanker in trouble as oil washes up on Russia’s Black Sea coast

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Spilled oil has washed up along "tens of kilometres" of the Russian Black Sea coast after two tankers were badly damaged in a storm at the weekend, a regional official said on Tuesday, and state media said a third vessel was now in trouble.

Air Canada eyes strong revenue growth by 2028, banks on robust leisure travel demand

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air Canada said on Tuesday it was targeting a 36% jump in its 2028 operating revenue from the current year, riding a wave of strong demand for leisure travel across domestic and international routes.

Exxon wants to keep option for Hess Guyana assets, CEO says

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Energy

(This Dec. 11 story has been corrected to change the title to Senior Vice President, not Vice Chairman, in paragraph 10) HOUSTON

Energy

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024

Schneider is first major carrier to achieve six million zero emission miles with the Freightliner eCascadia

The company champions responsible and cleaner transportation solutions

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 49) - 2024

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Global air cargo average spot rates rose by a further +4% in the first full week of December to a 2024 high of US$3.30 per kilo, driven by a +8% surge from Asia Pacific origins, as the sector’s strong but relatively stable fourth-quarter (Q4) peak season approaches its zenith.

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