Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Even more solar power at Gebrüder Weiss

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2020 | Logistics

As of now, the international logistics company Gebrüder Weiss relies on sustainably generated electricity in Lower Austria as well. A new solar power plant at the Pöchlarn location produces a total of some 1,725 megawatt hours (MWh) per year on a total surface of 16,000 square meters. The major part of the photovoltaic modules on the roof area of the branch were rented out to investors in the energy sector.

New customs house brokerage services enhance Dachser Mexico offerings

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2020 | Logistics

Dachser de México S.A. de C.V. (Dachser Mexico), a subsidiary of Dachser – a global provider of logistics solutions, announces the addition of customs house brokerage (CHB) services to its capabilities portfolio.

Virgin Atlantic to cut third of its workforce, quit Gatwick

Bloomberg | May 05, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

New England barge service update

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2020 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Beginning May 10, 2020, GCT Bayonne in cooperation with Columbia Coastal will provide access to the New England market via a new barge connection. The barge will provide direct water access between GCT Bayonne and Conley Terminal.

LNG shut-ins? Covid-19 to also hit liquid gas as Europe will struggle to be the sponge for another year

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2020 | Energy

A prolonged decline in demand will always bring storage constraints for fuels that need to be stored and shipped before being consumed. Oil has been hit much more quickly than other fuels by the unprecedented demand destruction caused by Covid-19, with prices plunging to historical lows and storage filling up.

HPD Lendscape enhances new supply chain finance offer to simplify access for North American SMEs

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2020 | Logistics

Shoreside Logistics receives Foreign Trade Zone designation

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2020 | Logistics

Shoreside Logistics is pleased to announce its designation as a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). An FTZ is a secured site considered outside U.S. Customs territory where foreign cargo can be stored while delaying, reducing or eliminating import duties.

XPO Logistics announces first quarter 2020 results

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2020 | Logistics

SVT Robotics raises $3.5 million seed funding led by Cowboy Ventures

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2020 | Logistics

SVT Robotics, a startup whose software accelerates and simplifies deployment of industrial robotics, announced today that it has completed its seed round of $3.5 million. Cowboy Ventures led the investment round, with Dynamo Ventures, Schematic Ventures, Ludlow Ventures, and NRV all participating.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2020

Port of Oakland gets new service to Asia, includes Saudi Arabia

A sprawling vessel service begins this week with 18 megaships linking the Port of Oakland to Asia, including Saudi Arabia. A highlight of the new service: the first-ever direct link between Oakland and the Middle East.