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Descartes’ study reveals tariffs and trade barriers as top concern of 48% of supply chain leaders

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | International Trade

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released findings from its 2024 Supply Chain Intelligence Report: Escalating Challenges for Global Supply Chain Leaders survey, which examined the most significant global trade challenges facing logistics and supply chain leaders today.

Tishman Speyer commences construction on Bake Freeway Business Park, a state-of-the-art industrial development in Irvine, CA

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Logistics

Tishman Speyer and Mitsui Fudosan America (MFA) today announced the start of construction on the 380,000-square-foot first phase of Bake Freeway Business Park, its ground-up industrial development in Irvine, CA, one of Southern California’s premier industrial markets.

Latest US strike on China’s chips hits semiconductor toolmakers

Reuters | December 02, 2024 | International Trade

ASML studying new U.S.-China export rules, including software restrictions

Reuters | December 02, 2024 | International Trade

Computer chip equipment maker ASML said it does not expect new U.S. restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, announced on Monday, to hit long-term demand for its products but it is studying the immediate potential impact.

Energy

Reuters | Top Story | December 02, 2024

New US solar tariffs on Southeast Asia to raise prices, cut profit margins

A new round of U.S. solar panel import tariffs on Southeast Asian producers is expected to raise consumer prices and cut into producer profit margins, but was largely anticipated by industry, analysts said.

Mullen Group Ltd. announces acquisition of less-than-truckload carrier

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Trucking

Canada Cartage enters into agreement to acquire Coastal Pacific Xpress (CPX)

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Trucking

Chapman Freeborn appoints new president for IMEA region

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas, President, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 47)

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Tonnages hold firm while rates continue to build in peak season

Turkish Airlines debuts in Sydney with the arrival of Its longest-ever flight

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has launched its longest flight with the addition of Sydney flights.

VINCI Airports celebrates delivery of works in 7 airports in the Northern Region of Brazil

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

• The conclusion celebrates improvements in the airports of Porto Velho, Boa Vista, Rio Branco, Cruzeiro do Sul, Manaus, Tefé and Tabatinga; • Investment of R$ 1.4 billion improves infrastructure and operational efficiency of airports in the Amazon; • Inauguration event attended by national authorities and artistic performances.

Cathay Cargo Terminal takes lead in AI powered safety enhancements

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Pioneering new standards in cargo terminal safety and security

ADNOC, Jiangnan Shipyard, and DNV celebrate delivery of first large-scale Mark III Flex LNG carrier in China

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd., and classification society DNV, celebrated the naming and delivery ceremony of China's first large-scale Mark III Flex membrane LNG carrier, the 175,000 cbm, Al Shelila.

Port of Ghent boosts bulk handling with a Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Maritime | Bulk | Ports & Terminals

Euroports Group is set to strengthen its bulk handling capacity at North Sea Port (Ghent) with the addition of a state-of-the-art Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7B Mobile Harbor Crane.

The Mission to Seafarers celebrates 10 years of service and support for seafarers in the Philippines

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Maritime

The Mission to Seafarers (MtS) has commemorated 10 years of dedicated service to seafarers and their families in the Philippines.

Logistics

AJOT | Top Story | December 02, 2024

DHL Supply Chain acquires a controlling interest in Brandpath from PJ Investment Group

DHL Supply Chain continues to expand eCommerce services through partnership with Brandpath

A historic milestone: First shipment of Chilean salmon exported to Australia

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• After months of preparation and the establishment of rigorous protocols by the relevant authorities, the first shipment of Chilean salmon was sent to the Australian market. • The salmon was transported by LATAM Cargo Group on flight LA805, which departed from Santiago on November 27th, bound for Melbourne, Australia. This marks the first time Chilean salmon has touched down on Australian soil.

Air Cargo

AJOT | Top Story | December 02, 2024

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