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NYK Group’s acquisition of Healthcare Logistics Business of the Walden Group

AJOT Newsroom | July 23, 2025

Further to the completion of the consultation with the relevant works councils on this proposed transaction, which is compulsory under European law, YLEU and Walden will execute a Share Purchase Agreement based on the executed Put Option Agreement. Movianto will become a 100% subsidiary of YLEU post-acquisition subject to regulatory clearances.

Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | July 23, 2025

TIA issues strong warning against rate intrusion proposal: A threat to small business, free markets and consumer prices

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), representing the $343 billion third-party logistics industry, today issued a firm warning against a proposed rule or statutory provisions that would enhance and mandate rate intrusion, calling the move a threat to small businesses, a danger to consumer prices, and a slippery slope for regulatory overreach.

BAR Technologies secures first-of-its-kind ‘Wind Propulsion Deployment’ on dual-fuel LR2 tankers

AJOT Newsroom | July 23, 2025 | Green Shipping

The new 250-metre-long tankers, Suzuka and Long Beach, will each be equipped with two 37.5m WindWings®, delivering substantial reductions in fuel consumption and emissions. The vessels are being designed by SDARI and constructed by Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry (XSI), with steel cutting confirmed for November 2025 and delivery scheduled for Q1 2027.

Today in energy: In February and March, the United States was a net exporter of crude oil to Nigeria

AJOT Newsroom | July 23, 2025 | Energy

The United States exported more crude oil to Nigeria than it received from Nigeria for the first time in February and March 2025.

Global Telematics and IoT Elite Converge in Vilnius: New Speakers Announced at Gurtam Conference in September

Gurtam | July 23, 2025 | Shipping Technology

Gurtam, a globally recognized telematics software company, announced the new speakers who will join an impressive line-up of international experts at its prominent Telematics & Connected Mobility conference, set to take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, on September 10-11, 2025.

Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | July 23, 2025

Gebrüder Weiss expands El Paso operations as U.S.–Mexico trade surges amid tariff uncertainty

Gebrüder Weiss announced the relocation of its El Paso, Texas, facility - an update to its growing Southwest U.S. footprint.

Ierfino named WestJet VP, Sales & Cargo

WestJet has announced an important leadership update in support of its long-term strategy to grow the business, create new opportunities and continue to deliver exceptional service.

Chapman Freeborn delivers critical aircraft parts from Paris to Athens in under 24 hours

AJOT Newsroom | July 22, 2025 | Air Cargo | Project

Chapman Freeborn has arranged an urgent delivery of critical aircraft parts from Paris to Athens in under 24 hours.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 28) - 2025

AJOT Newsroom | July 22, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Asia Pacific to US tonnages fall further...

GLBP and LOA Carbon Sign LOI to produce eLNG

AJOT Newsroom | July 22, 2025 | Energy

ATRI Report shows trucking profitability severely squeezed by high costs, low rates

AJOT Newsroom | July 22, 2025 | Trucking

The industry’s average cost of operating a truck in 2024 was $2.260 per mile, a 0.4 percent decline compared with the previous year. However, when lower fuel costs are excluded, marginal costs rose 3.6 percent to $1.779 per mile – the highest costs ever recorded by ATRI for non-fuel operating costs.

Green Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | July 22, 2025

PortXchange to maritime industry: Stop hiding behind data — Act on the emissions you already know

PortXchange has issued a direct call to the global port and shipping community: stop waiting for perfect emissions data and start using what you already have to decarbonize operations.

Dozens of State lawmakers experience freight rail up close in Indiana

AJOT Newsroom | July 22, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

GoRail welcomed 55 state legislators from 23 states for a policy discussion, reception, and tour at The Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) on July 18.

Prinoth Panther XL selected for Antarctic deployment with Norwegian Polar Institute

AJOT Newsroom | July 22, 2025 | Logistics

Permitting reforms needed to speed up transportation improvements, Tennessee contractor tells Congress

AJOT Newsroom | July 22, 2025 | Trucking

Valenciaport grows in import/export and offsets the drop in transhipment

AJOT Newsroom | July 22, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The volume of full containers carrying goods entering or leaving Spain via the docks of Valenciaport continues to rise, and this increase has helped offset the decline in transhipment containers — those that call at Valenciaport en route to other international destinations.

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