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Thai Airways strengthens Nordic presence with HWF by ECS Group as GSSA in Sweden and Denmark

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Thai Airways has selected ECS Group, through its subsidiary HWF Scandinavia and Finland, as its exclusive General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) in Sweden and Denmark, effective May 15, 2025 — reaffirming a strong and long-standing partnership.

Saint Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry celebrates 20 years of excellence and global growth

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Maritime

Next Gen Ship & Ocean Awards Shortlists announced at Nor-Shipping 2025

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Maritime

Celebrating innovations, technologies, and pioneering projects capable of balancing both environmental and commercial sustainability, the initiatives attracted a huge number of entries from across the world. Selecting the eventual winners was, according to Nor-Shipping Director Sidsel Norvik, “tougher than ever”.

Columbia Group announces new C-Level appointments to drive strategic growth

Columbia Group has announced a series of senior leadership appointments to its executive team as part of its continued transformation into an integrated global maritime services platform.

ITF and HaulerHub partner launching hauler vetting and payment platform

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Shipping Technology

ITF Group has partnered with HaulerHub to launch an innovative platform designed to connect shippers with a thoroughly vetted and verified network of haulers. HaulerHub's platform tackles traditional industry headaches with an emphasis on reducing cargo theft and consistently rising logistics costs.

Bailey International and UPS partner to enhance ground shipping services

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Trucking

Bailey International, a leader in the mobile hydraulics industry for over 40 years, is excited to announce a new partnership with UPS to handle outbound ground shipments.

Qatar Airways Cargo accelerates Australian exports with Virgin Australia partnership

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

In a new partnership with Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways Cargo will offer customers an additional 180+ tons of cargo capacity per week across Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth — three of Australia’s most critical export hubs.

Maastricht Aachen Airport appoints De Mieter to boost cargo handling

Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has appointed Pascale De Mieter as Cargo Sales Executive, reinforcing the airport’s commitment to expanding its cargo handling operations.

Cargo iQ onboards Saudi Arabia’s largest logistics service provider SAL

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Cargo iQ’s membership has been bolstered by the addition of Saudi Arabinan logistics and supply chain service provider SAL, which has joined as a full member.

Evangelos Marinakis: A committed philanthropist

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Maritime

Alaska Airlines adds non-stop service to Tokyo from Seattle via Hawaiian Airlines

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Alaska Airlines celebrated a new global connection between the Pacific Northwest and Japan with an inaugural flight, May 12, 2025, between the hometown hub in Seattle and Tokyo Narita, operated by Hawaiian Airlines' long-haul aircraft.

deugro promotes Ryan Blewett

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Logistics | People | Appointments

deugro (USA), Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Blewett to Vice President and Country Manager of deugro USA, effective May 12, 2025.

Turkish Cargo and Atlas Air Worldwide sign long-term partnership

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Turkish Cargo, the global air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has signed a long-term partnership with Atlas Air Worldwide, the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, as part of Turkish Cargo’s ongoing efforts to expand its global service network.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025

DP World agrees to launch $760M port & free trade zone in Dominican Republic

DP World has signed a landmark US$760 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of the Dominican Republic to expand the Port of Caucedo and its Free Trade Zone, setting the stage for the country to become a leading manufacturing and logistics hub for the Americas.

DAT: Truckload volumes, rates slipped in April amid freight-market uncertainty

AJOT Newsroom | May 09, 2025 | Trucking | By The Numbers

Stonemont Financial Group sells 500,000-square-foot industrial complex in Fort Myers, Florida

AJOT Newsroom | May 09, 2025 | Logistics

Stonemont Financial Group, a private real estate investment firm specializing in industrial development, acquisitions and net lease investments, and its partner, Geis Development, have completed the disposition of Legacy at Oriole Road in Fort Myers, Florida. EQT Exeter, a global real estate investment management firm, has purchased the 500,000-square-foot complex.

First cruise ship refuels with LNG in Vancouver

AJOT Newsroom | May 09, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

The first-ever cruise ship has filled up with an alternative fuel at the Port of Vancouver, receiving LNG (liquefied natural gas) from Seaspan Energy’s LNG bunker vessel Seaspan Garibaldi as it prepares to sail to Alaska.

International Trade

AJOT Newsroom | May 09, 2025

Panama Canal Administrator outlines the waterway’s evolving role in global trade at Northwestern University

The Panama Canal Administrator, Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, delivered the 43rd Annual William A. Patterson Distinguished Transportation Lecture, the week of May 5th, in which he laid out the crucial role the Panama Canal has played in the development of global trade and the impact it has had on the greater evolution of humanity in Panama, and throughout the world.

CMA CGM PSS - From Portugal to the Mediterranean, North Africa & Black Sea

AJOT Newsroom | May 09, 2025 | International Trade

In a continued effort to provide customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM Group wishes to inform of the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) updates for May 6, 2025, onwards.

CMA CGM PSS - From China to West Africa central range

AJOT Newsroom | May 09, 2025 | International Trade

In a continued effort to provide customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM informs its customers of the updated Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for the week of May 12, 2025.

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