Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Drewry World Container Index - 01 May

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

For many years, World Container Index has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts.

Port Canaveral investing $500 million in upgrades and enhancements across all facets of its operations

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2025 | Ports & Terminals

“Port Canaveral Advantage” - Five-year port-wide improvement plan includes cruise terminal upgrades, renovated cargo facilities, roadway improvements and enhanced recreation operations

Alaska Airlines welcomes Philippine Airlines as newest global partner

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CenterPoint Properties leases out 4.66 acres at South Seattle Industrial Yard

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2025 | Logistics

CenterPoint Properties has leased out 4.66 acres at its industrial site located at 8249 5th Avenue South in Seattle.

Trump administration sues Hawaii, Michigan to block planned climate change lawsuits

Reuters | May 01, 2025 | Energy

President Donald Trump's administration has sued Hawaii and Michigan to try to stop them from filing lawsuits against major oil companies over the fossil fuel industry's role in climate change, accusing the Democratic-led states of overreach and imperiling domestic energy production.

White House dismisses Chamber push for small businesses tariff relief

Reuters | May 01, 2025 | International Trade

The White House on Thursday rebuffed an effort to give small U.S. business owners any immediate relief from tariffs, saying those companies would get economic relief from tax cuts that Congress is seeking to extend.

New air pollution limits for ships enter into effect in the Mediterranean

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime

The Mediterranean Sea officially became an Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter (Med SOx ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI on 1 May 2025.

Divided US Senate rejects latest bid to overturn Trump tariffs

Reuters | May 01, 2025 | International Trade

An evenly split U.S. Senate rejected the latest bid to overturn a slew of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Wednesday, hours after the federal government said the economy contracted for the first time in three years amid the chaos of the tariff regime.

Elogistics leases 208,370 SF Lakewood Tacoma Logistics Center

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2025 | Logistics

US Elogistics Service Corp., a New Jersey-based freight company, has signed a 68-month lease for 208,370 square feet of space at Lakewood Tacoma Logistics Center in Lakewood, Washington.

UTC manages challenging logistics for biofuel refinery plant

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

UTC successfully transported 50,000 tons of oversized equipment for a biofuel refinery in Nebraska, overcoming floods, weather, and terrain challenges to meet the project deadline.

Global nuclear fusion project crosses milestone with world’s most powerful magnet

Reuters | May 01, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

A much-delayed nuclear fusion project involving more than 30 countries is ready to assemble the world's most powerful magnet - a key part of efforts to generate clean energy by smashing atoms together at super-high temperatures.

Crowley names VP of Operations for fuels business serving Alaska

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2025 | Energy | People | Appointments

Industry leader Josh Cheshier has been named vice president of operations for the Crowley Fuels business unit, which provides energy distribution and supply chain solutions throughout Alaska.

Mercedes details plans for US production investments in Alabama

Reuters | May 01, 2025 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Mercedes-Benz plans to begin producing a new vehicle at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, plant in 2027, the company said Thursday, the latest in a series of investments carmakers have announced following U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive auto tariffs.

US to offer incentives to boost air traffic hiring, retention

Reuters | May 01, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The U.S. Transportation Department said Thursday it is taking steps to retain and recruit more air traffic controllers to address a significant staffing shortage.

Brazil’s Gol Airlines secures new financing to support Chapter 11 exit

Reuters | May 01, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Brazilian airline Gol on Thursday announced that it has struck a new deal with key creditors, paving the way for the company to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection likely by the end of June.