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Port of Hamburg: Growth in container throughput and rail transport

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

- Throughput at the Port of Hamburg reaches 7.8 million TEU - Conventional general cargo up 8.7 percent - Record level of US transports - Rail transports grow faster than total throughput

ONE to adopt DCSA standards through GSBN to elevate the user experience of its customers

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Maritime | Technology

XLP member ensuring smooth project cargo logistics even in subzero temperatures

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Winter operations can present significant challenges, but UPF Finland Oy, a proud member of the XLProjects Network (XLP), have again demonstrated their expertise in project logistics by efficiently managing import cargo deliveries to the Port of Turku, Finland.

Kalmar renews its service agreement with PSA Singapore

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Kalmar has signed a service contract with PSA Singapore in Q4 2024, covering maintenance and repair work on PSA’s cargo-handling fleet.

Alterra IOS acquires 16 industrial outdoor storage locations in sale-leaseback transaction with nation’s largest lawn care provider

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Logistics

International Trade

Stas Margaronis | February 24, 2025

Make America great again! Invest in US shipping, shipbuilding and steel

In an interview with AJOT, Rao argues that the Trump administration’s criticism of Chinese investments in terminals accessing the Panama Canal misses the point: China is investing in new container terminal operations around the world and the United States is not.

bound4blue completes eSAIL® installation on EPS tanker with three 22-meter-high non-ATEX suction sails

• bound4blue celebrates the completion of its first tanker installation with a seamless, single-stop eSAIL® deployment on the 50,000dwt Pacific Sentinel, completing the entire process in one shipyard visit. • Installation marks Eastern Pacific Shipping’s (EPS) first move into wind-assisted propulsion, enabling double-digit fuel savings while enhancing cost efficiency and ensuring seamless regulatory compliance.

CSS Kingston combine local expertise with global knowledge

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

CSS Kingston Logistics is a new member of the Project Cargo Network in the UAE.

SGS partnership agreement with Hurricane brings integration with SGS D-TECT®

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Shipping Technology

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has signed a unique partnership with Hurricane Commerce to enable the integration of SGS D-TECT with Hurricane’s global data intelligence platform – a move that could revolutionize customs clearance around the world.

Railroad track pan market is projected to reach USD 464.9 million with 6.1% CAGR by 2035 | Fact.MR Report

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

Advanced Railroad Track pan designs tailored for specific applications expected to witness widespread adoption across various infrastructure sectors in the coming years

Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity additions in 2025

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

We expect 63 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity to be added to the U.S. power grid in 2025 in our latest Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory report.

Redwood Logistics unveils new book, Modern 4PL For Dummies, Redwood Logistics Special Edition, offering a comprehensive guide to fourth-party logistics

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Logistics

Wilson Sons records a 3% increase in container handling via Santa Clara Container Terminal in 2024

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

With more than 52,000 TEUs handled at the terminal in Rio Grande do Sul, the goods that most contributed to the increase were chemicals, resins, frozen chicken, and wood

Port of New Orleans utilized enhanced maritime security operations during Super Bowl LIX

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the Harbor Police Department (HPD) announced today the launch of strengthened security and upgraded technology at its Maritime Security Operations Center (MSOC).

AI in shipping and the vital data foundations

Niall Jack, Director of Product Development, Shipnet | February 24, 2025 | Maritime | Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already driving huge changes across the world and is starting to have an impact on the maritime industry, but its transformative potential depends on addressing fundamental challenges first.

Global GSA Group appoints Aggunduz as CCO

Global GSA Group announces the appointment of Zafer Aggunduz as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective February 2025.

ATA Conference 2025: A successful edition hosted by Qatar Airways Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The ATA Conference 2025 brought together 146 industry experts to discuss the future of live animal transportation. Hosted in Doha, Qatar the event was marked by insightful discussions on AVI handling, animal welfare, compliance, and innovation in transport solutions.