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American Clean Power - California commends approval of 2023-2024 CAISO Transmission Plan Integrating Offshore Wind

AJOT | May 24, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

Approval and completion of the transmission plan process completes first major step to building transmission updates for offshore wind in California...

UIPA unveils Cedar City as home to Utah’s first Union Pacific focus site
Intermodal
AJOT | Top Story | May 23, 2024

UIPA unveils Cedar City as home to Utah’s first Union Pacific focus site

New BZI Innovation Park in Cedar City as part of Union Pacific's focus site program
How the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum harmed the economy
International Trade
AJOT | Top Story | May 23, 2024

How the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum harmed the economy

The Section 232 tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum raised the cost of production for manufacturers, reducing employment in those industries, raising prices for consumers, and hurting exports.
VW says cost cuts not tariffs will protect Europe from Chinese EVs

Bloomberg | May 23, 2024 | International Trade

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ITS Logistics announces new transportation center in Fort Worth, TX; begins hiring immediately

AJOT | May 23, 2024 | Logistics

ITS Logistics expands its presence in Fort Worth with the opening of its nearly 20,000 sq ft Transportation Center in the heart of the Cultural District and begins immediate hiring

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Qatar Airways Cargo rejoins forces with Animal Defenders International to transport six young lions home to Africa

AJOT | May 23, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Six young lions rescued from the illegal wildlife trade as a part of Qatar Airways Cargo WeQare initiative

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Container xChange China Market Update May 2024

AJOT | May 23, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

• Leasing prices for 40 ft high cube containers in China go 2.5X in May • Average container prices in China significantly volatile for 40 ft High cube containers, customers report 88% spike in April-May • 75% of container traders and leasing companies surveyed confirm tighter market, report extremely high prices for 40 ft high cube containers in China

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American Airlines Cargo partners with CargoAi to enhance online booking offering

AJOT | May 23, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

American Airlines Cargo today announces a strategic partnership with CargoAi, a leading digital enabler in the air cargo industry.

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

Bloomberg | May 23, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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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DHL Group is expanding its charging infrastructure for electric trucks with stations provided by E.ON

AJOT | May 23, 2024 | Green Shipping | Trucking

• The contract entails the establishment of fast-charging infrastructure at DHL Group distribution centers • DHL service partners will also have access to the new charging infrastructure • The next step towards fleet electrification and decarbonization of logistics transportation: the adoption of alternative propulsion systems for heavy commercial vehicles

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Vulcan says it’s unaware of $2 billion Mexican offer for assets

Bloomberg | May 23, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

Vulcan Materials Co. rejected a Mexican government offer to purchase its Caribbean coast assets for $2 billion, according to the nation’s president, but the US company said it wasn’t aware of such a proposal.

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Trailer Bridge expands logistics leadership team to focus on intermodal freight

AJOT | May 23, 2024 | Intermodal | People | Appointments

Trailer Bridge, Inc., a full-service transportation solutions provider, today announced the expansion of its logistics division with the addition of Director of Intermodal, Brent Neary, who will lead the company’s new Dallas office.

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North American transborder freight down 5.6% in March 2024 from March 2023

AJOT | May 23, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Trucking

The statistics in this release may not reflect changes in tonnage moved.

ONE transatlantic trade – AL4 service change of rotation

AJOT | May 23, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

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The WestJet Group CEO von Hoensbroech outlines strategic achievements and calls for series of affordability measures

AJOT | May 23, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

• Soaring Together: the airline's strategic growth report offers nationwide update on being the home carrier of the west, leading in leisure coast-to-coast and safeguarding affordability • The WestJet Group CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech calls for government review of Canada's user-pay model for aviation infrastructure

Fourth meeting of the U.S.-Vietnam Timber Working Group

AJOT | May 23, 2024 | International Trade

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NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group announce plans for first ‘green shipping corridor’ between UK and Ireland

AJOT | May 23, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

· NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group announce plans to establish UK’s first green shipping corridors with Ireland. · Proposals would see NatPower Marine invest over £100m across Peel Port Group’s eight ports to establish charging infrastructure for e-ships and electric cars, vans and HGVs. · First routes identified include Belfast-Heysham and Dublin-Birkenhead, supporting plans for Heysham Port in Lancashire to become the UK’s first net zero port. · Collaboration is the first part of a £3 billion global network of 120 “clean ports” planned by NatPower Marine by 2030, enabling ship operators and cargo owners to plan clean shipping routes.

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Pelagus 3D partners with MENA’s largest digital manufacturer – Immensa

AJOT | May 23, 2024 | Maritime | Technology

$2 billion market opportunity set to open up, as partnership of two global leaders in their respective sectors targets MENA region expansion

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