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DANX terminal doubles Sweden express schedule

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Logistics

Strategic expansion in central Sweden doubles DANX’s Sweden express schedule in response to growing automotive and By:DAY B2B express delivery demand to northern regions

Flood of China used cooking oil spurs call to hike US levies

Bloomberg | May 14, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade | Commodity

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United expects record setting start to summer travel season

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United is ready for its busiest Memorial Day holiday ever – with a record-setting three million travelers expected to fly between May 23-28, up nearly 10% compared to last year. To help fliers navigate the crowds and jumpstart their summer vacations, United has dozens of features in its mobile app to help travelers skip lines, breeze through security, navigate to their gates, quickly check their bags and more – saving travelers up to 30 minutes on average* at the airport...

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Innovative forklift operator assist solution recognized with three prestigious award

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The technology was named one of the best-designed industrial products of the year by the GOOD DESIGN Awards, marking the 12th time the brand has been recognized by the program...

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CN unveils innovative Transload Facility in Flat Rock

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Target Steel, the facility’s first customer, will convert a large part of its traffic from trucks to rail for steel coils. This resulting streamlining of operations and removal of a substantial number of heavy-weight trucks off highways is expected to reduce related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75%...

Aeromexico seeks US IPO after delisting Mexico shares

Bloomberg | May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Biden signs ban on imports of Russian nuclear reactor fuel

Bloomberg | May 14, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade | Commodity

President Joe Biden on Monday signed legislation banning the import of Russian enriched uranium, starting a 90-day countdown until limits on shipments of the reactor fuel take effect.

Rotterdam Terminal Exec says Chinese Cranes pose no security threat when using precautions
Ports & Terminals
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | May 14, 2024

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Rotterdam Terminal Exec says Chinese Cranes pose no security threat when using precautions

There is no reason to fear a security threat from Chinese-built ship-to-shore cranes as long as precautions are used to block access to terminal operations, according to Cees Van Pelt, Senior Project Manager, Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals...
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Airlines sue US Transportation Department over rules requiring fee disclosures

Bloomberg | May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Several major US airlines and their lobbying group sued the US Transportation Department over new regulations mandating up-front disclosure of certain fees, in a fight over rules the agency says could mean big savings for travelers.

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DB Schenker first in Sweden to drive R 450e e-truck from Scania on long-haul route

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Trucking

While smaller e-trucks are already frequently used on short-haul routes, for example in distribution transport in cities, the use of zero-emission commercial vehicles with heavy loads is still a challenge. Long distances with heavy loads place high demands on the trucks and the charging infrastructure.

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DHL is named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Third-Party Logistics Report

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Logistics

DHL has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics report . Gartner delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams...

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Woodland update: Global Ocean Freight Update – continued effects of the Red Sea Crisis

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Logistics

The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea continues to impact the global ocean freight industry. Vessels are still being rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope, and will be for some time to come...

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Lufthansa Cargo adds Monterrey to freighter flight schedule

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

Starting today, customers of Lufthansa Cargo can book their freight from Frankfurt to the Mexican city of Monterrey...

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Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the world’s first methanol-powered tugboat

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Maritime

This tugboat, which runs on methanol, is part of a greening program for the port's fleet and an important step in the transition to a climate-neutral port by 2050...

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WFS launches new Leadership Academy in North America

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has launched a new Leadership Academy for staff in stations in North America in collaboration with Abilene Christian University (ACU)...

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CMA CGM Announcement: Empty Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EEIS) - From Turkey to Spain and France

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Maritime

Considering regional developments and in a continued effort to provide our customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM has decided to revise the following Empty Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EEIS)*

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Diamonds are forever and Telescopic Pipes by JSL Global Qatar

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

"As we continue to elevate the standard of event logistics in Qatar, JSL Global remains dedicated to delivering seamless solutions and unparalleled service to our clients in the jewelry industry.”

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Revolutionizing Delivery: ShipTime starts same or next day package delivery with Uber Direct

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Logistics

ShipTime, a leader in shipping and logistics solutions, has always been at the forefront of providing exceptional service and value to its members. By joining forces with Uber Direct, a global powerhouse in mobility and technology, ShipTime is elevating the delivery experience to unprecedented levels of efficiency, convenience, and reliability...

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