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AJOT | Top Story | November 15, 2024

NCCC announces tentative national agreement with SMART-MD

Building on the early progress made across the industry over the past several months, these tentative national agreements – announced just days after the parties exchanged section 6 notices to open the national bargaining round – reflect terms consistent with those pattern agreements and are subject to member ratification on the railroads where they apply.

Port Authority of NYNJ proposes $9.4 billion budget for 2025

AJOT | November 15, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

This budget bolsters security and advances the agency's redevelopment of major airports, midtown bus terminal replacement, and path service improvements...

Port of Long Beach reaches all-time record in October

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

Strong consumer demand drives trade headed into holiday shopping season

Savannah container volumes up 10 percent in October

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

Inland velocity driven by one day rail dwell from vessel to rail.

Hapag-Lloyd CEO expects shipping volume strength to continue

Reuters | November 14, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO said on Thursday he expects continued strength in container shipping volumes, which are driven by global demand for transporting goods and seen as a proxy for trade and a health barometer for the world economy.

ZIM launches its USA Employer Brand Campaign to attract top talent

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. a global leader in shipping and logistics, announced the launch of its new Employer Brand Campaign, an initiative aimed at attracting top talent to ZIM USA, headquartered in Virginia Beach.

New funding propels Pier Wind at Port of Long Beach

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Ports & Terminals

Harbor Commission authorizes spending to boost clean energy, seek funding

Worldwide Project Consortium celebrated 22nd annual conference in Ho Chi Minh City

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Project / Heavy Lift

Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) members gathered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for their 22nd annual membership conference during 10.-13. November.

Hapag-Lloyd achieves good result in first three quarters of 2024

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

• Year-on-year increase in transport volume • Stronger demand and higher freight rate, particularly in the third quarter • Earnings forecast raised in October • Strategy 2030: Continued focus on growth and quality

Decoding alternative fuels: OceanScore supports tricky bunker selection process under FuelEU Maritime

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Maritime | Technology

Switching fuels is the most frequently discussed pathway to meeting the requirements of FuelEU Maritime. But the choices shipping companies make about bunkers will significantly impact compliance costs.

CEVA Logistics receives Gold Medal from EcoVadis, recognizing achievements in CSR, Sustainability

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Green Shipping | Logistics

In an era of increasing environmental awareness and corporate responsibility, the logistics industry is undergoing a significant transformation, embracing innovative sustainability practices and ethical standards.

Lödige Industries is the World Market Leader 2025 for Air Cargo Terminals

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Lödige Industries has solidified its position as the world’s leading provider of air cargo terminal technology.

Victoria International Container Terminal to conduct rural tailgate inspections

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Victoria International Container Terminal, a fully automated container terminal and International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in the Port of Melbourne, Australia, has been officially approved to perform 14.4 Rural Tailgate Inspections, reinforcing its commitment to streamlining biosecurity compliance for containers bound for rural areas across the State of Victoria.

Wallenius Marine’s new vessel “Way Forward” ready for her first mission

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Wallenius Marine's new vessel, M/V Way Forward, has begun her long-term charter with the Volkswagen Group.

Flexibility, reliability & efficiency from OLA Groups Logistics

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

OLA Groups Logistics are new Project Cargo Network members in China having also been active members in Hong Kong since 2017.

C.H. Robinson unveils new generation of logistics management

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Logistics

Dedicated safety advocate celebrates 40-year career

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Maritime

TT Club’s celebrated advocate to the cause of risk mitigation and safety in the freight industry, Peregrine Storrs-Fox has stepped down as the mutual’s Risk Management Director and now takes on a consultancy role to further offer his expertise to TT’s membership and the industry at large.

Avianca Cargo announces new brand identity and reports transformational success with a strong value proposition

AJOT | November 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

After three years of transformation, Avianca Cargo has refreshed its brand, emphasizing the “why” behind their business while consolidating its position as a reliable partner for cargo market building long-term partnerships where they have demonstrated their commitment to solving every requirement of its clients’ needs, always committed to support its businesses and make them grow.