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CenterPoint expands into Atlanta with investment in class A facility

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Logistics

CenterPoint Properties has expanded its investment activity into Atlanta, acquiring a rear-load industrial facility at 4795 Innovative Way in Powder Springs, GA.

US air traffic control system failing Americans, airline CEOs say

Reuters | May 21, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Major airline CEOs on Wednesday called on Congress to approve billions of dollars in funding to modernize the United States' aging air traffic control system, saying it is "failing Americans."

Brazil trade restrictions after bird flu outbreak

Reuters | May 21, 2025 | International Trade

The Brazilian Agriculture Ministry on Wednesday updated the list of countries that have placed restrictions on chicken trade with the world's largest exporter after it confirmed its first case of bird flu on a commercial farm.

Rio Tinto’s Chile deal is a bet on unproven tech and lithium price bounce

Reuters | May 21, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Global miner Rio Tinto will tackle one of the biggest technological challenges in the lithium industry as it takes the lead in Chile's first major project involving the battery metal in years, alongside state-run copper producer Codelco.

CMA CGM PSS - From Indian Subcontinent to US West Coast

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Largest China-Russia Land Port reinvents itself as industrial hub

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

As China's largest land port, Manzhouli is expanding beyond its traditional role as a "transit station." By promoting local processing of grain, oil and timber, the city is steadily evolving into a regional industrial hub.

Total Movements manages transport of large Klin Shells in India

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

Total Movements, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in India, successfully executed the door-to-port movement of about 2200CBM of Klin Shells from the supplier’s factory to the designated load port in Southern India with the final destination at a Steel Plant project in the Persian Gulf.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending May 17, 2025

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 17, 2025.

IMO Gender Equality Award awarded to Karin Orsel

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Maritime

Netherlands shipowner and entrepreneur Ms. Karin Orsel was presented with the International Maritime Organization’s Gender Equality Award by Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez on Friday, 16 May.

MBS Logistics acquires Gerhard Wegmueller GmbH

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Logistics

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025

Port Everglades inks 10-year agreement with Everglades Company Terminal

Everglades Company Terminal, Inc., (ECT) has signed a new 10-year Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement with Broward County, underscoring the Port Everglades' position as South Florida's port of choice and a leading driver of economic growth in Broward County and the state.

Slovakia’s largest airline AirExplore marks 15 years in business

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The aviation industry in Europe has seen and weathered many crises over the last decades – from the financial crash of 2008 to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oil prices creep up, expected to stay elevated through summer – Rystad Energy Oil Market Update

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Energy

Global liquids demand is expected to grow by just 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2025.

Tradeverifyd secures $4 million in additional Series A funding to mitigate supply chain risks

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Shipping Technology

ECU Worldwide appoints Quintero as VP, Key Account Management in North America

AJOT Newsroom | May 21, 2025 | Logistics | People | Appointments

ECU Worldwide, Allcargo Logistics’ wholly-owned global subsidiary and a leader in LCL consolidation, has appointed Camilo Quintero as VP, Key Account Management for North America. In this role, Camilo will drive innovation, continued growth and elevate the customer experience as he expands ECU Worldwide’s footprint across the region.

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