Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Lawmakers boost pressure on US to find fake used cooking oil

Bloomberg | July 30, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

The Biden administration is facing mounting pressure to confront a surge in imports of possibly fraudulent used cooking oil, with lawmakers now highlighting the use of third-party certification to help block fake supplies from entering the US.

Another Qantas rival fails, spurring calls to curb market grip

Bloomberg | July 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Brazil says trade-disrupting chicken disease outbreak has ended

Bloomberg | July 30, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

The outbreak of a virulent poultry disease that prompted Brazil to restrict its chicken exports has been resolved, according to the nation’s government.

India’s Akasa Air eyes flights to Asia’s tourist hotspots

Bloomberg | July 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CrowdStrike falls on report Delta hired attorney over outage

Bloomberg | July 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 29)

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Asia Pacific rates soar despite drop in China-USA demand...

Escalating ransomware and phishing threats demand reinforced cyber defences for transport

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2024 | International Trade

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2024

Galveston Wharves breaks ground on 1st major cargo infrastructure work in decades

The groundbreaking ceremony on July 24 marked the beginning of major infrastructure work set to be completed in 2026.

Montway Auto Transport sets new service standard with real-time vehicle shipment tracking

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2024 | Logistics

Greyorange adds a comprehensive line of autonomous forklifts to its certified Ranger network

Maria Gomez | July 30, 2024 | Logistics

GreyOrange’s GreyMatter will use Ranger Forklift series of bots to enable Case Pick and Pallet movement applications

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2024

FAA makes drone history in Dallas area

In a first for U.S. aviation, the FAA has authorized commercial drone flights without visual observers in the same Dallas-area airspace.

ODW Receives Inbound Logistics Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider Award

Makayla Cruz | July 30, 2024 | Logistics

Virginia completes FY 2024 with growth in cargo volumes and progress on infrastructure projects

AJOT Administrator | July 30, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

Channel widening, terminal expansion support efficient movement of larger volumes

Georgia Ports marks slight decline in container volumes; achieves record RoRo volumes

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Handles 5.25 million TEUs in fiscal year 2024. RoRo volumes up 21 percent

TrueCommerce announce updates to enhance order accuracy and visibility within the supply chain

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2024 | Shipping Technology

Polar King Mobile expands administrative team

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2024 | Trucking

Polar King Mobile announced Abby Tippmann joins the team as an administrative assistant.

Moderna quadruples capacity for plastic pet supplies with an automated warehouse

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2024 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

The sustainable accessories manufacturer expects to double its sales amidst the expansion of an industry set to reach $500 billion by 2030.

Alba Wheels Up International brings on Luis Eraña as its new Chief Executive Officer

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2024 | Trucking

Alba Wheels Up International (Alba) announced Luis Eraña has been named Chief Executive Officer. The position was previously held by Damien Stile, who takes on a new role as Co-Chairman.