Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Largest bulk vessel to call Port of Mobile loads Alabama export metallurgical coal

The Alabama State Port Authority announced today the largest bulk carrier to call the Port of Mobile loaded over 133,000 short tons (121,000 metric tons) of export metallurgical grade coal at its McDuffie Coal Terminal.

Norwegian to suspend more than 4000 flights and implement layoffs

AJOT Newsroom | March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Following the U.S. ban on travel from most of Europe and the escalating coronavirus situation, Norwegian has decided to ground 40 percent of its long-haul fleet and cancel up to 25 percent of its short-haul flights until the end of May. The changes apply to the company’s entire route network.

Transportation expert shines a light on how logistics companies are responding to the COVID-19 crisis

AJOT Newsroom | March 13, 2020 | Logistics

International Trade

Bloomberg | March 13, 2020

As virus disrupts talks, EU and U.K. are far apart on trade deal

With time slipping away and negotiations disrupted by the coronavirus, Britain and the European Union are far apart on key issues they need to resolve if they are to strike a trade agreement by the year-end.

Frankfurt Airport’s 45% traffic drop reveals extent of virus hit

Bloomberg | March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

Trading giant Vitol is looking to buy Venezuelan oil again

Bloomberg | March 13, 2020 | Energy | Conventional

Last to ground the Max a year ago, FAA’s global status shaken

Bloomberg | March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Aircraft lessor AerCap to tap its $6.6 billion in credit

Bloomberg | March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Charters

Canada asks U.S. for assurances shared border will stay open

Bloomberg | March 12, 2020 | International Trade

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020

New arrivals bring Savannah’s crane fleet to 36

Most cranes of any North American terminal

CenterPoint acquires 1.6 million SF property over 94 acres in California’s inland empire

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020 | Logistics

CenterPoint Properties has announce the acquisition of a new property to its growing portfolio in California’s Inland Empire: 5600 E. Airport Drive, Ontario, California. With 1.6 million-square feet of building space and 94.23 acres of land, this transaction represents one of the largest industrial trades of the decade.

Swiss WorldCargo makes modifications to its network in response to the coronavirus

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Following the recent guidelines by the US authorities we have adjusted our operations to the United States accordingly. Swiss WorldCargo is currently drafting a special flight timetable for the USA.

project44 unveils ocean to rail visibility to increase real-time intermodal tracking

CMA CGM PSS update - sugar exports from West Coast of India to Mombasa, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Air Partner reports uptick in corporate shuttle requests as businesses seek alternate travel options, citing COVID-19 pandemic

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Charters

Air Partner, a global leader in private group charter aviation, has noted a rapid increase in requests for corporate shuttles, with businesses citing COVID-19 ("novel coronavirus") and pursuing better travel options.

DACHSER is expanding premium charter flight rotation to and from China

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Charters | Logistics

DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics is starting the next wave of its charter flight rotation service to China and back. The charter route has initially been scheduled to operate from mid-March to the end of the month.

New survey findings from Digital Commerce 360 reveal how retailers believe COVID-19 will impact their business

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020 | Logistics

Demand for oil seen down 0.6%, jet fuel down 11%, road fuel flat, and air traffic down 16% in 2020, according to Rystad Energy’s COVID-19 report

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020 | Energy

Averitt’s Smart Crate fuses reusability with technology for more efficient shipping

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020 | Intermodal | Logistics | Trucking

Averitt Express has unveiled a new modular crate system called Smart Crate. Designed to reduce damages in transit, Smart Crate uses state-of-the-art sensor and communications technologies to also provide real-time location tracking and condition monitoring.

Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as Hillman Group LTL Carrier of the Year

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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