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Fly nonstop between Ontario, CA and BWI with Southwest Airlines beginning June 2025

AJOT | October 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

BWI becomes ONT’s 26th nonstop destination

Signal Marine Dry Weekly Market Monitor - Week 44.2024

AJOT | October 30, 2024 | Maritime | Bulk

Snapshot of spot freight rates, supply-demand trends, port congestions

AAL Shipping named Ship Operator of the Year at the Heavy Lift Awards 2024

AJOT | October 30, 2024 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Premium project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) was awarded ‘Ship Operator of the Year’ for the third year running at the Heavy Lift Awards 2024, which took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on October 23.

Caterpillar forecast hit by lower N. America stockpiling, weak Europe, Asia/Pacific

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

Caterpillar on Wednesday trimmed its annual revenue forecast again on weakness in Europe and Asia/Pacific and lower equipment stocking by independent dealers in North America after another quarter of declining sales.

Successful implementation of first Boston Dynamics robots

AJOT | October 30, 2024 | Logistics

Stretch robots automate goods receiving process

TRAC Intermodal named a 2024 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation

AJOT | October 30, 2024 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Ports & Terminals

Reuters | Top Story | October 30, 2024

US shippers avoid East Coast ports on risk of second strike

U.S. shippers are steering clear of East and Gulf Coast ports amid worries the 45,000 dockworkers at those trade hubs will go on strike again if their union leader does not land a new contract with employers by a Jan. 15 deadline.

Trinity Logistics shines again as a premier employer for Women in Transportation

AJOT | October 30, 2024 | Logistics | Trucking

Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL) offering logistics and supply chain solutions, proudly shares its recognition as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) for the sixth consecutive year.

US governors push back on PJM after record-high power plant prices

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | Energy

Energy

Reuters | Top Story | October 30, 2024

Tentative green energy shoots at risk from US vote uncertainty

Renewable energy shares, reeling from an investor retreat, face extended uncertainty as the U.S. election has added to wariness, leaving only selected stocks poised to benefit from any boost lower interest rates could provide to funding.

Airbus third-quarter profit rises, keeps full-year targets

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus maintained financial and industrial targets as it posted higher-than-expected third-quarter core profit and revenues on Wednesday, led by demand for profitable models and a favourable annual comparison for its troubled space business.

IntelliTrans appoints Sharma as Chief Product Officer to drive innovation

AJOT | October 30, 2024 | Shipping Technology

24 Years of expertise in building and scaling Data-Driven Products, delivering world-class user experience to customers

Cushman & Wakefield advises sale of a 400,000 SF single-tenant industrial building in Phoenix for $69.55 million

AJOT | October 30, 2024 | Logistics

Cushman & Wakefield has advised Cohen Asset Management in the sale of a freestanding 400,000-square-foot Class A cross-dock industrial building in Phoenix, Arizona.

SmartKargo joins The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) as trustee member, emphasizing innovation in e-commerce logistics

AJOT | October 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

SmartKargo, a leading innovator in cloud-based air cargo and logistics solutions, proudly announces its new role as a trustee member of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA).

Qantas Freight ramps up capacity on cargo.one as it doubles down on global digital sales

AJOT | October 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

• Qantas Freight turns to cargo.one to build a cutting-edge external digital distribution channel, further enhancing its global reach and ensuring simplified digital experiences • Forwarders offered flexible capacity on routes from North America as well as the iconic “Kangaroo Route” from the UK to Australia

DOE announces $18.6 million for projects to advance clean transportation across America

AJOT | October 30, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $18.6 million for 15 projects that will drive innovation in equitable clean transportation and provide first responders with the tools they need to properly respond to calls involving zero emission vehicles.