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Norfolk Southern beats profit estimates helped by cost cuts, insurance recovery

Reuters | January 29, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern on Wednesday posted a quarterly profit that beat analysts' estimates, helped by cost cuts implemented to improve margins and better-than-expected insurance recoveries related to a costly derailment.

Trump commerce chief pick Lutnick says he prefers across-the-board tariffs by country

Reuters | January 29, 2025 | International Trade

President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Commerce Department, Howard Lutnick, said on Wednesday that he has advised Trump to impose across-the-board tariffs country-by-country to restore trade reciprocity and fairness.

Polar Leasing expands operations with strategic Texas distribution facility

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Logistics

Polar Leasing Company, North America’s leading provider of electric, validated outdoor rental walk-in freezers and refrigeration units, announces the groundbreaking of a new distribution hub in Texas.

US goods trade deficit widens sharply in December on imports

Reuters | January 29, 2025 | International Trade

The U.S. trade deficit in goods widened sharply in December, likely as businesses front-loaded imports in anticipation of broad tariffs from President Donald Trump's new administration.

Spirit Airlines rejects Frontier’s bid, aims to exit bankruptcy in first quarter

Reuters | January 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Spirit Airlines said on Wednesday it has rejected a bid from rival Frontier Group as it was not favorable for the low-cost carrier and expects to exit bankruptcy in the first quarter.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending January 25, 2025

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 25, 2025.

Valley Companies celebrates 90 years of service and family legacy

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Logistics

Valley Companies, a North American logistics provider, has announced its 90th anniversary—marking nearly a century of innovation, growth and an unwavering commitment to service and family. Founded in 1935 by Norman “Grandpa” Gilbert, with the motto “You call. We haul,” the company has grown from humble beginnings into a leading provider of customized logistics and supply chain solutions.

SSA Marine wins 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Award

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

ADNOC L&S selects REGENT Seagliders for offshore energy logistics in the UAE

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

• ADNOC Logistics and Services plc, a global energy maritime logistics company, has signed a time charter agreement with a local operator to use REGENT seagliders in the UAE for offshore energy logistics services. • The seagliders will provide high-speed, zero-emission transport of passengers to and from offshore energy infrastructure. • Seaglider technology represents an innovative solution to increase efficiency in maritime transportation and advance the energy transition.

MSC BRC - scope: Import ISC/ME - Indian Subcontinent/Middle East to USA

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Effective March 1, 2025, the MSC BRC quantum for the month of March 2025 to be considered for the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East will be as follows.

MSC PSS - scope: Turkey to USA and San Juan Puerto Rico

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Effective January 29, 2025, MSC informs of the PSS - Peak Season Surcharge decreased quantum and effective date.

ARTBA CEO Bauer’s statement as Senate confirms Duffy to lead U.S. DOT

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Trucking

Davies Turner Group gains health and safety certification

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Logistics

The occupational health and safety systems in place at four of the Davies Turner Group’s regional distribution centres in the UK has been certified to the ISO45001:2018 standard by the market-leading provider of ISO compliance certification and risk management training solutions, ISOQAR.

JT Logistics: CPG supply chain success in 2025 requires resilience, tariff strategies and tailored warehousing

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Logistics

In 2025, CPG brands should remain disruption-ready, remaining agile in case of supply chain capacity and inventory fluctuations

Salvors needed to put Red Sea’s long-term environmental impact first amid Sounion disaster, says Ambipar Response

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Bulk

The long-term environmental impact of the Sounion vessel disaster, both of the vessel and the Red Sea, were at the forefront of the critical salvage operation, noted Ambipar Response, the emergency response division of Ambipar Group, who led the spill response and pollution prevention effort for the stricken 164,000 dwt tanker (IMO: 9312145) in August 2024.

Port of Tilbury invests in LHM 550 mobile harbor crane to facilitate its operational expansion

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Ports & Terminals

• The Port of Tilbury, a part of Forth Ports group, is situated on the UK’s most renowned river for the import and export of goods and services: the River Thames. Each year, the Port has a throughput of 16 million tons, making it the largest Port on the river • The LHM 550 mobile harbour crane has been equipped with Liebherr’s latest technical innovations to enhance the Port’s logistical operations • Leading the way for sustainability, the crane incorporates green technology to help the Port achieve its goal of being net zero by 2042

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