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Vistra’s battery storage facility goes up in flames, spurs evacuation orders

Reuters | January 17, 2025 | Energy | International Trade

One of the world's largest battery storage facilities is being consumed by flames near San Francisco on Friday, and officials say the best solution is to let the factory continue to burn

Beware Egypt’s smokestack onshoring as cement exports surge

Reuters | January 17, 2025 | International Trade | By The Numbers

North Africa's largest economy and second-largest natural gas producer has stepped up the production and export of several highly energy-intensive

C.H. Robinson now accepting applications for annual carrier scholarship program

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

This year, in support of the truck-driving community and the more than 450,000 contract carriers on the company’s platform, the C.H. Robinson Foundation is offering 25 carrier scholarships at $5,000 each for a total of $125,000. Applications will be accepted Jan. 15 through Feb. 28.  

NC Ports Notice: Holiday Schedule Notice Martin Luther King Jr. Day

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

November 2024 Freight Transportation Services Index

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | International Trade

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, fell 0.3% in November from October, falling after a marginal monthly increase (0.2%) in October, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). From November 2023 to November 2024 the index rose 0.6% (Tables 1, 2, and 2A).

IBA forecasts 25% increase in airline RPKs by 2030

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Beyond Disruption: Proactive steps to strengthen supply chain resilience

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Rethinking the Supply Chain

Gain insights into preparing supply chains for an uncertain future by addressing challenges such as geopolitical shifts, labor disruptions, and policy changes. Practical strategies include leveraging scenario planning, investing in technology, and diversifying resources to build resilience. These proactive steps help businesses transform potential disruptions into opportunities for sustainable growth.

2024 marks record air cargo year for Vienna Airport

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Vienna Airport ended the year 2024 with new record figures for air cargo volumes: A total of 297,945 tons of cargo were handled, which represents a significant increase of 22% compared to the previous year and plus 5% compared to the pre-crisis year 2019. In particular, the positive development of long-haul services boosted the cargo results at the airport, as there was strong demand for the additional belly capacities in passenger aircrafts. With a total of 4,238 tons in 2024, the airport also achieved a new all-time high in pharma handling (up 15.3 %).

“BelugaXL” as a guest at Munich Airport

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

In the first five weeks of this year, the giant freighter named “Beluga” will be a regular guest at Munich Airport. BelugaXL is based on the Airbus A330-200F. It owes its name to its whale-like appearance. The Beluga mainly transports aircraft components between the various Airbus sites.

ShipBob’s 2025 State of Ecommerce Fulfillment Report provides insights into Merchants’ Global, Omnichannel Supply Chains

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Today in Energy: A look back at our forecast for global crude oil prices in 2024

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Energy

Benchmark Brent crude oil prices averaged $81 per barrel (b) in 2024, in line with the $82/b for the year that we had forecast in our January 2024 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) and more in-depth analysis. In the January 2024 STEO, we forecast that markets would be relatively balanced in 2024, changing little from the 2023 average Brent price of $82/b.

Viet Nam hosts 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development In October 2025

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | International Trade

World Shipping Council: Shipping carriers move to prevent deadly charcoal fires 

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Maritime

Damen cuts steel on latest Island Class vessel for BC Ferries

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

On 16th January, Damen Shipyards Galati cut steel on the third vessel in an order of four Island Class Ferries from Canada’s BC Ferries. At the same time, another vessel in the series reached the grand block assembly stage of construction at the yard. The vessels, based on Damen’s double-ended 8117 E3 Ferry, will be the first fully electric ferries to sail in the organization’s fleet. They will bring the total number of Damen vessels operated by BC Ferries to ten.

Lufthansa Cargo appoints new executives for Europe and Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS regions

Lufthansa Cargo welcomes two executives to new positions at the beginning of the year: Dr. Andre Schulz, previously Head of Region Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS, took over the position of Head of Region Europe on 1 January 2025.

RPA Statement on Thomas Prendergast as CEO of the Gateway Development Commission

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Intermodal

2025 Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show: The tradition continues

AJOT | January 17, 2025 | Trucking

The 2025 Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show will be held February 7 & 8, 2025 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. The 2025 Show, held in conjunction with the 60th Annual Convention of the Mid-West Truckers Association, will highlight the best in the industry with a wide range of exhibitors and the ever-popular Trucker’s Pride Truck Beauty Contest for work, show and antique trucks.

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