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FRA rigorously examines safety and quality of life implications of long trains

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Agency finalizes three new research reports, building on previous safety warnings to Class I railroads and efforts to gather more information on long trains

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The Damen ASD Tug 2812 FF: Flexibility is the key to the future

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Keeping your options open

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IntelliTrans hires Bell as CTO

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Shipping Technology | People | Appointments

Latest executive team expansion marks significant milestone for the company, paving the way for advanced and innovative technologies that will add value to clients’ supply chains

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Glencore keeps Russian aluminum contract but metal flows dry up

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

Glencore Plc is keeping its contract with Russian aluminum giant United Co. Rusal International PJSC for at least another year, even as sales volumes dwindle.

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Forecast strong hurricane season presents risk for U.S. oil and natural gas industry

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Energy

Meteorologists are forecasting a particularly intense Atlantic hurricane season this year; they expect 20–25 named storms with a possibility of 30 or more, according to reports from AccuWeather in April. Colorado State University similarly forecasts an estimated 23 named storms this year.

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport invests over two million pounds in new cargo equipment

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

The UK hub has taken delivery of its second new high loader helping it to deliver turnaround times of under two hours

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Short-term outlook: Asian importers seek summer volume amid output hiccups - Rystad Energy’s Gas and LNG Market Update

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Energy

Asia spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices for July traded 9.5% higher week-on-week at approximately $11.5 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) on 20 May.

Greek naval drills don’t immediately stop Russian oil transfers

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

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McCulla Transport (Ireland) Ltd partners with Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) for groundbreaking hydrogen fuel cell truck trial 

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping | Trucking

• McCulla Transport (Ireland) Ltd aims for net zero carbon by 2050 through a strategic partnership with HVS • Trials of HVS’ Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (HFCEV) to start in late 2025 • Partnership will explore suitability of zero-emission HGV technology for possible adoption onto their fleet

[Freightos Weekly Update] Congestion, equipment shortages increasing, with further rate hikes set for June

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Maritime | Liner Shipping

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Cleo announces enhancements to prebuilt B2B integration solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Shipping Technology

Cleo announces the latest enhancements to its extensive line-up of prebuilt B2B integration solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP solutions.

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Biddlecome joins Polar Leasing as inside sales representative 

AJOT | May 22, 2024 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Polar Leasing Company, the leading provider of electric ground-resting outdoor walk-in freezers and refrigerated rental units, is pleased to announce Nick Biddlecome has joined the company as an inside sales representative.

COSCO SHIPPING launches self-operated warehouse in the US
Logistics
AJOT | Top Story | May 22, 2024

COSCO SHIPPING launches self-operated warehouse in the US

Enhances e-commerce fulfillment capabilities
Boeing Starliner crewed launch delayed again over helium leak

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Gulf Air growth plan curbed by engine issues, jet availability

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Japan trade deficit shows weak yen is weighing on economy

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | International Trade

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Tesla’s sales in Europe fall to a 15-month low

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | International Trade

Tesla Inc. got off to a sluggish start to the second quarter in Europe, where Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk was expecting a much better showing than the first few months of the year.

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China hints at 25% car tariff as deadline for EU probe looms

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

China signaled it’s ready to unleash tariffs as high as 25% on imported cars with large engines, as trade tensions escalate with the US and European Union.

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