Port of Brownsville breaks into the top 50 ranking for cargo movement in U.S.
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | May 22, 2024

Port of Brownsville breaks into the top 50 ranking for cargo movement in U.S.

The Port of Brownsville’s record-breaking streak continues as it rose to 50th position in the nation among 150 maritime ports for the movement of waterborne cargo, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2022 Annual Report.
WestJet adds more flights to Latin America, Caribbean after Sunwing deal
Air Cargo
Bloomberg | Top Story | May 22, 2024

WestJet adds more flights to Latin America, Caribbean after Sunwing deal

Canadian travel company WestJet Group plans to increase its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean and introduce planes with more seats after buying a competitor.
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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel take the lead in ULD tracking using SkyCell technology

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology | Logistics

In a significant development initiated at the beginning of this year, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) joined forces with SkyCell. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Unit Load Device (ULD) tracking capabilities across Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s entire ULD fleet, marking a significant milestone in the industry.

Fleet Advantage announces CARB prebuy industry survey illustrating challenges many fleets face

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Trucking

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Ørsted enters into new major agreement on carbon removal with Microsoft

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

In a landmark deal, Ørsted will sell a further one million tons of carbon removal over a ten-year period to Microsoft from Avedøre Power Station, which is part of the bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS) project ‘Ørsted Kalundborg CO2 Hub’.

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CMA CGM Group launches its first loyalty program SEA REWARD

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

· SEA REWARD, the first loyalty program developed by CMA CGM, awards frequency and volume · Dedicated to shipping customers who book through “SpotOn,” CMA CGM’s digital solution that simplifies the booking process · SEA REWARD’s four status tiers offer exclusive benefits to the Group’s most loyal customers

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Qatar Airways targets mega wealthy with new Gulfstream G700 jets

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Well-heeled passengers who want to take their air travel one step above First Class now have the option to charter the new Gulfstream G700 through Qatar Airways’ business jet unit.

California can lead the world to reduce emissions from ocean cargo ships, lower climate impacts, and improve air quality around ports

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

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China’s $10,000 EV is coming for Europe’s carmakers

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

BYD’s Seagull hatchback is set to start Europe sales next year, beating the competition on price

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Terillium and Cleo form partnership to provide ecosystem integration solutions and consulting services to Oracle ERP customers

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Shipping Technology

Cleo and Terillium announce a new partnership focused on providing Oracle customers with a flexible solution for custom EDI requirements.

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NASDA awarded USDA funding to diversify international market opportunities for U.S. agriculture

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has been awarded $5 million through the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, as announced today by USDA and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley during “A Taste of the States: Chicago” at the National Restaurant Association Show.

AMLO says Vulcan rejected $2 billion bid for Mexico coast assets

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | International Trade

Schneider drives environmental and social responsibility results forward in 2023

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Green Shipping | Trucking

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MSC GRI - scope: USA/Puerto Rico to Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania)

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Effective date June 20th, 2024, Mediterranean Shipping Company has filed A General rate increase (GRI) and will implement the following:

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AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending May 18, 2024

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 18, 2024.

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First hydrogen-fueled vessel in the US receives US Coast Guard approval to enter commercial service

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

SWITCH Maritime, a leading developer of zero-emission maritime vessels, was presented with the signed Certificate of Inspection (“COI”) by Captain Taylor Q. Lam, the US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco commander and Captain of the Port, for its flagship hydrogen ferry, the Sea Change.

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Roambee unveils the world’s first true 5G GPS smart label for unrestricted shipment visibility

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Shipping Technology

In a groundbreaking development for the logistics industry, Roambee introduces the world’s first true 5G GPS ‘peel-and-ship’ smart label, rapidly embraced by leading Global 2000 brands. This 4-inch x 6-inch smart label offers a revolutionary ‘barcode-like’ user experience, leveraging advanced 5G, GPS, and NIST calibrated sensors for temperature, humidity, shock, and light. Designed for single-journey applications, its disposable nature provides enterprises with unprecedented real-time visibility into secondary distribution networks, direct-to-customer deliveries, and end-to-end product flow insights, where traditional reusable trackers fall short.

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NetLogistik co-hosts event with SVT Robotics

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Shipping Technology

The Automation Summit on June 11, 2024, Will Help Attendees Elevate Their Supply Chain

General Average has never been more relevant, assert speakers at Association of Average Adjusters 2024 London Dinner

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Maritime

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DSG’s Seafarer DEIB benchmarking initiative endorsed by maritime charities

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Maritime

Maritime charities the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), the Mission to Seafarers, and Sailors’ Society have endorsed Diversity Study Group’s (DSG) benchmarking initiative that tracks crew demographics and year-on-year trends in seafarer psychological and physical safety and wellbeing.

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