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AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025

IMO to develop global strategy for maritime digitalization

During its 49th session in London from 10 to 14 March, IMO’s Facilitation Committee (FAL) outlined a work plan for developing the IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalization, which is set to be adopted by the Organization’s highest governing body – the IMO Assembly – by the end of 2027.

U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines lost 5,188 jobs in January 2025

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

In June 2024 , FedEx Ground and FedEx Services merged with FedEx Express to form Federal Express Corporation. Consequently, carrier FX experienced a significant increase in employee count, thereby increasing the total number of employees within the industry.

Delta Railroad Services announces open positions for Track Superintendent and Foreman in Railroad

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

Delta Railroad Services, announces immediate opportunities for experienced Foreman and Track Superintendents to join its expanding project in Baltimore, MD. The company is seeking highly motivated individuals passionate about advancing railroad infrastructure and maintaining Delta's high standards of safety and project excellence.

Alaska Airlines: Industry veteran Eric Edge to lead brand strategy and marketing for combined airline

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Alaska Airlines today announced the appointment of Eric Edge as Vice President of Brand & Marketing for both the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines brands. In this role, Edge will oversee the marketing strategy that will deliver on the combined airline’s long-term vision of connecting guests to the world with a remarkable travel experience rooted in safety, care and performance.

Toppoint Holdings expands and modernizes chassis fleet to enhance operational efficiency

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Trucking

Southeastern Freight Lines’ Birmingham Service Center celebrates 35 years of service

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Trucking

The service center opened for business in 1990 with 12 dock doors and 11 associates. Since its founding, the facility has experienced notable expansion, currently boasting 144 dock doors and a dedicated team of 150 associates.

Today in energy: Natural gas pipeline project completions increase takeaway capacity in producing regions

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Energy

Natural gas pipeline projects completed in 2024 increased takeaway capacity by approximately 6.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in the U.S. natural gas-producing Appalachia, Haynesville, Permian, and Eagle Ford regions, according to our latest Natural Gas Pipeline Projects tracker. These pipelines deliver natural gas from the producing regions to demand centers in the mid-Atlantic and along the U.S. Gulf Coast:

stow Group expands global presence with a new production facility in the USA

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Logistics

stow Group, a leading industrial storage and automation solution company proudly announces the upcoming opening of a new production facility in the United States. This strategic expansion reflects stow Group’s commitment to meeting the increasing demand for cutting-edge warehouse solutions in the rapidly evolving North American material handling market.

World growth forecasts cut sharply as US starts global trade war

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | International Trade

Jettainer launches next generation of its IT solution

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

JettwareNG is the latest version of the in-house developed Jettware platform that combines a refreshed web-based application and offers transparent information about all ULDs in the network including the ULD history with all movements.

Hitachi Rail to acquire Omnicom, further strengthening its digital asset management business

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

Omnicom provides software and hardware for surveying, inspecting and monitoring rail infrastructure assets including its Infrastructure Monitoring System, gauge clearance measurement, line visual inspection and scanning infrastructure. Its monitoring systems can be installed on trains and uses edge computing and machine learning to provide near real-time anomaly detection on rail tracks. The technology can enhance the decision making for maintenance planning and the asset lifecycle.

Trump nominates Republic Airways CEO to lead US FAA

Today’s gasoline prices / EIA March 2025

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Energy

Puyallup Tribe and NWSA announce historic partnership to expand capacity of the PNW Maritime Gateway

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Under the terms of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), the Tribe and the NWSA intend to construct a new pier adjacent to one on the East Blair Waterway and to jointly market and operate both facilities. The NWSA is a marine cargo operating partnership of the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma and is the seventh-largest gateway in North America. The new pier has the working name “Puyallup Tribal Terminal.”

HarborLab embeds AI into platform ecosystem as it launches new AI-powered disbursement agent tool

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Shipping Technology

HarborLab, the Athens-based maritime technology company, has launched a new AI-powered feature designed to optimize Disbursement Account (DA) analysis and streamline port expense management. This latest innovation, known as HL AI, is part of the company’s drive to fully integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its entire platform ecosystem helping shipowners and operators unlock efficiency and major cost savings in daily vessel operations.

Three professional drivers recognized as 2024 TCA Highway Angels of the Year

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Trucking

Professional truck drivers Jason Corino of Melton Truck Lines, Michael Dorsey of Mercer Transportation, and Daljit Sohi of Triple Eight Transport have been named the 2024 TCA Highway Angels of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA).

The Second Edition of ‘Maritime Security: A Comprehensive Guide for Shipowners, Seafarers and Administrations’ is now available in hardback.

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Maritime

PPG announces first drydocking for COSCO Shipping with electrostatic application of PPG SIGMAGLIDE coating

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Maritime

PPG announced the first drydocking for COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation Ltd. using the electrostatic application of PPG SIGMAGLIDE® fouling release coating. The project was carried out on the Yuan Chun Hu, a 333-meter crude oil tanker owned by COSCO Shipping at the Liuhengdao shipyard in Zhoushan, China. PPG Sigmaglide 2390 coating was applied to the underwater hull and PPG NEXEON™ 810 antifouling coating to the boottop.

Japan officially announced as host for the 2025 Pharma Logistics Masterclass

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Logistics

Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp officially announce Osaka and Kyoto as hosts of the 2025 Pharma Logistics Masterclass (PLMC™), the advanced training program for executives in the Life Sciences and MedTech supply chain and logistics industry.

IAG Cargo reports 22% surge in pharmaceutical shipments – Supporting global pharma supply chains

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has revealed its Constant Climate product has recorded a 22 per cent increase in tonnage in 2024 vs 2023, highlighting the growing demand for temperature-controlled air freight in the pharmaceutical industry.

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