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Port of NYNJ: Receives approval for funding to replace Newark Liberty International Aiport’s Terminal B

AJOT | October 25, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners yesterday approved additional funding to begin the planning process for the redevelopment of Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The action marks the first major step in executing the newly unveiled EWR Vision Plan, which serves as a wide-ranging blueprint setting the course for the Newark Liberty International Airport’s development into a modern, world-class international gateway befitting the region.

Aviation and pharmaceutical experts discussed industry trends at Vienna Cargo Day and FlyPharma Vienna 2024

AJOT | October 25, 2024 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Developing Transparent, Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains: Following the success of the first Vienna Cargo Day last year, this year’s event and FlyPharma attracted approx. 300 guests from the aviation sector, a new record number of participants. This success underlines the growing interest in and relevance of Vienna Airport as a central cargo hub in Europe.

MSC Announcement: Port rotation change – USA to SAEC service

AJOT | October 25, 2024 | Maritime

In order to maintain schedule reliability, MSC will adjust the rotation of its USA to SAEC service. Consequently, Port Everglades will be reintroduced and the port of Navegantes will be replaced by Itajai, from vessel MSC ALMA VII voyage number 443A/448R. The new rotation will be as follows:

Port of NOLA: Board appoints global maritime expert Beth Ann Branch as Port President & Chief Executive Officer and CEO of the NOPB

"After a comprehensive national search, it became clear that Beth Ann Branch is the visionary leader needed to help move Port NOLA and Louisiana forward," said Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. "Her deep understanding of the commercial landscape and her track record of fostering rapid economic growth will ensure that our State remains a critical player in the global supply chain.

JTA achieves major construction milestone at autonomous innovation center

AJOT | October 25, 2024 | Trucking

Today, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) held a topping out ceremony to recognize a major construction milestone as the final structural beam of the Autonomous Innovation Center (AIC) building frame was raised into place. The JTA, alongside Balfour Beatty and Beep, Inc., announced the groundbreaking of the AIC at LaVilla earlier this year.

Domestic maritime, maritime labor unions urge EPA to protect mariner safety and supply chain in California

AJOT | October 25, 2024 | Maritime

Intermodal

AJOT | Top Story | October 25, 2024

Rickenbacker South Industrial Rail Park receives CSX select site platinum designation

Select Sites are development-ready properties along the CSX network where standard land use considerations and comprehensive due diligence items have been previously addressed. These properties can meet the needs of a wide variety of manufacturers, significantly reducing the time required to construct facilities and ultimately bringing products to market.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | October 24, 2024

Port of Long Beach: Awarded $2.6 million security grant

Federal funding will enhance cybersecurity, drone detection, cargo flow

Redwood’s Fall 2024 Sustainability in Logistics Report

AJOT | October 24, 2024 | Green Shipping

97% of companies considering a digital solution to deliver on Scope 3 Decarbonization Goals

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | October 24, 2024

OOCL signs charter agreements with Seaspan for six new 13,000 TEU container vessels

Orient Overseas Container Lines (“OOCL”) entered into charter agreements on 22 October 2024 with Seaspan, to charter six brand new 13,000 TEU container vessels for a maximum aggregate amount of RMB 11.2 billion. The expected delivery of these vessels is from the fourth quarter of 2026 to the first quarter of 2028 and is to be chartered for 15 years from delivery.

NARS Sets 2025 annual meeting dates and announces 2024 Elections, awards, and scholarship winners

AJOT | October 24, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

Fourth consecutive day of losses for Mexican stocks

AJOT | October 24, 2024 | International Trade

“The Mexican stock market continued its downward trend on Thursday, marking its fourth consecutive day of losses, in a risk-averse environment that has also been reflected in the main global indices for most of the week. The S&P/BMV IPC index is registering a drop of approximately 0.2% during the session.

Port of Oakland wraps harbor tour season with 1,400 visitors

AJOT | October 24, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Oakland held its last free harbor tour of the season on October 18. The final tour of Oakland Seaport operations brought local family and community members together for the fun, Halloween-themed event. The entire tour season welcomed nearly 1,400 guests to give them a closeup view of maritime operations. They learned about the Port of Oakland’s roles as an economic engine, the fifth biggest jobs generator in the region, and a public agency that delivers important community benefits like zero-emissions projects.

Arrive Logistics announces new Twin Cities location

AJOT | October 24, 2024 | Logistics

New five-in-one foldable marine shipping container to reduce cost, space, and carbon

AJOT | October 24, 2024 | Maritime

World first ISO certified five-in-one shipping container set to improve the transportation and logistics industries’ efficiency and sustainability.

Yale Lift Truck Technologies receives prestigious award for achievement in industrial design of the ‘MPR080-MPR100VG enclosed end rider lift truck’

AJOT | October 24, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Yale Lift Truck Technologies announces recognition of the MPR080-MPR100VG enclosed end rider lift truck as a 2024 International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) winner in the category of commercial and industrial products by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). This ride-on pallet jack offers key technology enhancements to support ergonomics and productivity in demanding, high-throughput warehouse applications.

Interstate Cold Storage supplies new equipment to boost warehouse efficiency

AJOT | October 24, 2024 | Logistics

Interstate Cold Storage (ICS), a leading provider of cold storage warehousing, has announced the addition of three new pallet jacks to its Columbus II facility. This equipment investment is part of ICS’s commitment to safety, optimizing efficiency and enhancing service for customers and partners.

Thomas Dorsey, Founder of DWA, acquires stake in Pelican Air Services

AJOT | October 24, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

Total volume surge in August at Port of NY & NJ

AJOT | October 24, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

August was a strong month for the Port of New York and New Jersey, ending with a nearly 20 percent jump in total volume from the previous year. A total of 790,891 TEUs (431,782 containers) moved through the port in August compared to 662,740 TEUs (366,339 containers) in 2023.

Greenway Technologies: Gas to Hydrogen System H-Reformer®

AJOT | October 24, 2024 | Green Shipping

Greenway Technologies, Inc. (OTC: GWTI), (“Greenway”), is an advanced gas-to-liquids (“GTL”) and gas-to-hydrogen (“GTH”) technology development company. Greenway has developed and marketed a patented system, the G-Reformer®, that converts natural gas (methane) from various sources to a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide (syngas).

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