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American Airlines Cargo announces Summer service to four new European destinations

AJOT | January 26, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | January 26, 2018

Port of Nansha posts 10.5% increase in 2017

The Port of Nansha, located on the west side of the Pearl River, northwest of Hong Kong, posted an impressive 10.5% rise in container throughput from 2016 to 2017.

World’s biggest Rotortug named at Albwardy Damen

AJOT | January 26, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The vessel will be operated by Perth-based KT Maritime Services Australia Pty Ltd, a joint venture partnership between Kotug International B.V and Teekay Shipping Australia Pty Ltd.

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | January 26, 2018

CMA CGM takes delivery of its new flagship CMA CGM ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPERY

With a capacity of 20,600 TEUs (Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit), it is a strong symbol of the Group’s dynamism and development.

Four new vessels for AET as fleet rejuvenation continues

AJOT | January 26, 2018 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Georgia Ports Authority orders 8 Konecranes BOXPORTER RMGs

AJOT | January 26, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

MOL signs deal for construction of LNG-fueled tugboat

AJOT | January 26, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The construction is slated to start in February 2018 and complete in February 2019. And launching is scheduled for April of the same year.

CargoNet 2017 Cargo Theft Trend Analysis

AJOT | January 26, 2018 | International Trade

The CargoNet Command Center logged 1,391 supply chain intelligence events into the CargoNet database in 2017. A total of 741 records involved a cargo theft event in the United States or Canada—one of the safest years ever recorded by CargoNet.

Solar Transport appoints new VP, Head of Sales & Marketing

Solar Transport, among the nation's best when it comes to tank-truck carriers and logistics providers, has announced the appointment of Ron Gillum as Vice President, Head of Sales & Marketing.

Port of Virginia awarded for ongoing environmental stewardship efforts

AJOT | January 26, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Virginia’s ongoing effort to reduce its environmental impact the Elizabeth River has again been recognized by a local organization dedicated to restoring and preserving the health of the river and Norfolk Harbor.

James Dillman named COO of Lakes & Rivers Logistics, Inc.

AJOT | January 26, 2018 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Industry veteran with international expertise to also lead Jack Gray Transport, Inc.

Tompkins Robotics’ t-Sort: Revolutionizing unit and parcel sortation

AJOT | January 26, 2018 | Logistics

Redwood Logistics becomes a member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance

AJOT | January 26, 2018 | Logistics

Unishippers Global Logistics awards eight of their top freight carrier partners

AJOT | January 26, 2018 | Logistics

RightShip CEO and founder, Captain Warwick Norman, awarded Order of Australia

AJOT | January 26, 2018 | Maritime

In recognition of his years of outstanding service to the international shipping industry, Captain Warwick Norman has been appointed as a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia.