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PayCargo posts record payment processes and appoints new sales VP

AJOT | January 26, 2022 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

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Italian shipping magnate Aponte attempts daring move into aviation

The Italian billionaire who turned a one-boat cargo operation into the world’s biggest shipping company thinks he can save an airline operation that’s landed a profit just once in 75 years of flying.

US Bank Freight Payment Index: Number of shipments drop, cost to ship climbs

AJOT | January 26, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

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DHL Supply Chain to invest $15 million to further automate warehousing in North America via Boston Dynamics collaboration

AJOT | January 26, 2022 | Logistics

• DHL is the first commercial customer for Boston Dynamics’ Stretch® robot • Multi-year agreement furthers DHL’s commitment to accelerating digitalization of the end-to-end supply chain

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Ethiopian ramps up cargo investment for African E-commerce hub

Bloomberg | January 26, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Ethiopian Airlines Group will ramp up investment in cargo services and infrastructure and is looking to become a logistics hub for Africa’s growing e-commerce market.

Rail traffic for the week ending January 22, 2022

AJOT | January 26, 2022 | Intermodal | Rail

Lufthansa bans freight through Frankfurt hub due to omicron

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Bloomberg | Top Story | January 26, 2022

Lufthansa bans freight through Frankfurt hub due to omicron

Deutsche Lufthansa AG banned cargo from moving through its Frankfurt hub due to surging Covid-19 infections and related staff shortages in the German city.

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Hendry Marine Industries announces industry veteran McCreary as President of Gulf Marine Repair

AJOT | January 26, 2022 | Maritime

Hendry Marine Industries has announced the appointment of Richard McCreary as President of Gulf Marine Repair effective January 31, 2022. Richard brings a wealth of executive level leadership experience in the ship repair and construction industry.

one.network and North Carolina DOT launch first statewide work zone data exchange initiative in US

AJOT | January 26, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Patriot Rail appoints Sexhus as President and COO

AJOT | January 26, 2022 | Intermodal | Rail

Patriot Rail Company LLC, a leading U.S. operator of shortline and regional freight railroads and rail services, announced the appointment of Sam Sexhus as president and chief operating officer.

Azul says Latam Air didn’t give its $13 billion offer a fair shot

Bloomberg | January 26, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Air travel consumer report: November 2021 numbers

AJOT | January 26, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of November 2021 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, complaints received, and oversales. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines.