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CMA CGM FAK rates from Asia to North Europe

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Logistics Plus certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Logistics

Virgin Atlantic Cargo reports 9% revenue growth in 2017 as volumes reach a five-year high

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Cargo saw volumes reach a five-year high in 2017 and revenues rising 9% to £199.6 million, driven by strong growth in pharmaceutical and e-commerce shipments.

AirBridgeCargo extends ULD management partnership with Unilode

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

AirBridgeCargo Airlines, one of the fastest growing carriers in the world, and Unilode Aviation Solutions, the leading global provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, have extended their ULD management agreement until mid-2023.

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | March 15, 2018

MOL takes delivery of the Beluga Ace, 1st next-generation FLEXIE series car carrier

MOL announced the delivery of the first car carrier of the next-generation “FLEXIE” series, the Beluga Ace, which was built at the Minaminippon Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

Air Cargo

Bloomberg | Top Story | March 15, 2018

Dead-Dog Outcry Amps Up Pressure on United CEO Oscar Munoz

United Airlines has managed a feat to which no company aspires -- outraging the world twice in less than a year. The death of a puppy in an overhead bin this week raises anew the question of whether the carrier’s CEO can hang onto his job.

higi and Rolling Strong announce partnership helping truck drivers to be their healthiest

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

New Wallenius Wilhelmsen group brands

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Maritime

Cosco subscribes to Cargotec’s Navis’s N4 terminal operating system

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Aqua-Tools to urge tanker owners to assess treated ballast water

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Maritime

SeaCURE BWMS nominated for green award

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Maritime

Teamwork pulls through for timely completion

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift

Located in a remote area near Boundary Lake in Alberta, the 36 inch natural gas pipeline was installed 800 meters underneath the Doig River safely and on time, despite challenging site conditions.

Chennai, India trailer association announces strike for March 19 onward

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Swings to Loss Amid Low-Cost Pinch

Bloomberg | March 15, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Intermodal

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. posted a loss last year as the weak pound hurt demand for flights from the U.K. and made it tougher for the carrier to compete with long-haul discounters led by Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA.

Charleston Extended Container Gate Hours Sat Mar 17

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The South Carolina Ports Authority will be extending Saturday gate hours as follows

Kudlow Plunges Into New Role as Trump’s Warrior on U.S. Economy

Bloomberg | March 15, 2018 | International Trade

Kenworth Donates T680 Advantage 76-inch Sleeper in Support of the 2018 “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” Award

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Kenworth, FASTPORT and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes initiative are joining together for the third consecutive year to promote the trucking industry and discover America’s top rookie military veteran driver, who has made the transition from military service in the U.S. Armed Forces to driving for a commercial fleet.

Imperial Logistics offers integrated supply chain solutions in Paraguay

AJOT | March 15, 2018 | Logistics

Imperial Logistics is expanding its river transportation management capabilities and the company has developed an integrated solution for its inland shipping routes in South America – encompassing state of the art transportation and warehousing management solutions.