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GPA prepares for the future, adds inland rail connectivity
Intermodal
AJOT | Top Story | September 27, 2023

GPA prepares for the future, adds inland rail connectivity

Megarail growth continues with best August on record. Rail volumes up 6% YTD and now comprise 21% of vessel lifts. New ‘Carolina Connector’ rail service added
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AtkinsRéalis awarded $26 million Florida Department of Transportation engineering services contract 

AJOT | September 27, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

AtkinsRéalis [SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.], a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a contract to provide general engineering consulting (GEC) services for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The Company has been providing GEC services to multiple FDOT districts across the state for more than 35 years.

AAR rail traffic for the week ending September 23, 2023

AJOT | September 27, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Fake coordinates and tanker tricks expose shadowy Russian oil trade
Energy
Bloomberg | Top Story | September 27, 2023

Fake coordinates and tanker tricks expose shadowy Russian oil trade

Two aging tankers duped tracking systems as part of the murky trade in sanctioned fuel
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Polar Leasing adds depot serving Central California

AJOT | September 27, 2023 | Trucking

Polar Leasing Company, Inc. (PLC) announces that Golden Empire Towing is the newest freight partner to offer validated, electric ground-resting outdoor walk-in freezer and refrigerated rental units.

ToolsGroup acquires Evo for industry-leading responsive AI

AJOT | September 27, 2023 | Shipping Technology

WestJet Cargo launches inaugural flights to Havana, Cuba
Air Cargo
AJOT | Top Story | September 27, 2023

WestJet Cargo launches inaugural flights to Havana, Cuba

WestJet Cargo has announced its new cargo route to Havana, Cuba, commencing on September 23, 2023. This expansion marks WestJet Cargo's first venture into the Cuban capital.
UK report into August air traffic chaos to be months not weeks

Bloomberg | September 27, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

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War forces grain and oil to travel record distances, UN says

Bloomberg | September 27, 2023 | International Trade | Commodity

Buyers are shipping grains and oil from further and further away after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted traditional trade routes.

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ABS, Crowley advance augmented reality technology for maritime

AJOT | September 27, 2023 | Maritime | Technology

Crowley and ABS, a leading provider in maritime classification and advisory services, have entered an agreement to jointly explore how to advance the use of augmented and virtual reality technologies for vessels and other marine environments.

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US-China tensions boost prospects for Mexico copper smelter plan

Bloomberg | September 27, 2023 | International Trade | Commodity

US-China tensions are boosting the prospects of a Mexican copper smelter project proposed by Southern Copper Corp.

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Trax and TriumphPay tackle fraud prevention at CSCMP EDGE 2023

AJOT | September 27, 2023 | Logistics

Trax and TriumphPay executives co-present strategies for mitigating transportation fraud risks, while gaining end-to-end visibility into carbon emissions for reporting and reduction purposes -

DOJ steps up probe of Credit Suisse and UBS over sanctions breaches

Bloomberg | September 27, 2023 | International Trade

Europe lines up African minerals pacts to ease reliance on China

Bloomberg | September 27, 2023 | International Trade | Commodity

New Qantas CEO Hudson grilled by lawmakers over raft of scandals

Bloomberg | September 27, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

France’s Le Maire says EU must ‘stop’ aiding China, US factories

Bloomberg | September 27, 2023 | International Trade

Xi stresses safeguarding security, China interests in opening up

Bloomberg | September 27, 2023 | International Trade

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MSC Pilotage Service Cost (Export & Import) scope: USA to Brazil / Brazil to USA 

AJOT | September 26, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

On October 15th, 2023, MSC will start identifying the costs of pilotage compulsory services in Brazilian ports in the freight composition through the PSC – PILOTAGE SERVICE COST.

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Airblox welcomes Pacific Air Cargo

AJOT | September 26, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Airblox has announced a significant expansion in its network of carriers with the inclusion of Pacific Air Cargo. Pacific Air Cargo has steadfastly committed to supporting the communities they serve, with a special focus on the Hawaiian Islands.

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