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Port of Prince Rupert moved 23.1M tons of cargo in 2024 amid historic expansion phase

Intermodal volumes at DP World Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal rose five percent year-over-year. Performance was impacted by the realignment of carriers’ transpacific trade routes, two labor disruptions, and the brief suspension of rail service due to a wildfire that paused terminal operations.

NABTU Statement on Trump-Vance Inauguration

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | International Trade

AAR Statement on the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Intermodal

“Congratulations to President Trump and Vice President Vance. As they enter the office, Americans are looking to them and Congress for sound policies that create lasting opportunities, deliver economic prosperity and keep our nation competitive. America’s railroads stand ready to work alongside the new administration to meet these challenges head-on and keep the country moving forward.”

Lincoln signs major 3PL in first lease at Park303 Phase 2

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Logistics

Logisticus Group commits to 483,300-square-foot, full-building lease in Lincoln Property Company's 210-acre Park303 logistics park

Energy

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | January 20, 2025

Port of Long Beach’s Cordero hails ‘Green Port’ achievements

Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero heralded the twentieth anniversary of the Port’s Green Port program which has resulted in major reductions in truck, cargo-handling equipment, and ship emissions that were achieved at the same time as record container volume growth.

Danica strengthens its representation in Athens

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Maritime

NAV AERO strengthens global reach with Oman Air Cargo Partnership

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Contecon Guayaquil unveils Ecuador’s first on-dock cold storage facility

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Logistics

The Guayaquil Banana Gateway is the first on-dock cold storage facility in the country, which remains the world’s top banana exporter. Developed in partnership with Cool Carriers, the facility ensures uninterrupted cold chain preservation from cargo reception to shipment, leading to reduced waiting times, optimized processes, and a guarantee that the fruits reach their destinations in the best possible condition.

Sereact raises 25M to make robots smart

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Shipping Technology

To capitalize on the incredible commercial traction it has achieved, Sereact today announces that it has raised €25m in funding to further accelerate the deployment of its pioneering Vision Language Action Models (VLAM) to robotics.

DNV awards Approval in Principle (AiP) to KSOE for vacuum-insulated large-scale liquefied hydrogen tank technology

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Logistics

DNV has awarded an AiP to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for its innovative vacuum-insulated large-scale liquefied hydrogen tank, another advancement in providing practical storage solutions for liquefied hydrogen (LH2).

Trump to lay out trade vision but won’t impose new tariffs yet, official says

Reuters | January 20, 2025 | International Trade

Donald Trump will issue a broad trade memo on Monday that stops short of imposing new tariffs on his first day in office, but rather directs federal agencies to evaluate U.S. trade relationships with China, Canada and Mexico, an incoming Trump administration official said.

Project / Heavy Lift

AJOT | Top Story | January 20, 2025

Express Global Logistics transports massive wind turbine generator

Express Global Logistics (EXG), member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in India, successfully undertook the transportation of massive WTG set (Wind Turbine Generator) and its component Hubs and Nacelle. The project involved both ocean freight and critical ground transportation to the final destination.

Costco Teamsters overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Tracerco announces huge contract wins – including the company’s biggest-ever project

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Shipping Technology

Tracerco, which employs over 450 people across 17 countries, has been chosen by TechnipFMC to deliver the Tracerco Profiler™ measurement and control solutions for the multi-phase subsea separation work on Petrobras’ Mero 3 High Pressure Separator (HISEP®) pilot project in the Brazilian pre-salt oil region.

Alleima relaunches high-strength and corrosion-resistant steel for sustainable energy sectors

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | International Trade

Alleima®HighN50 bar is an advanced austenitic stainless steel (XM-19/UNS S20910) known for its exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and non-magnetic properties. Although the material has been in the market for years, Alleima has constantly refined and secured the product line and is now offering bars in two distinct variations: Alleima®HighN50-A (annealed) and Alleima®HighN50-HS (high-strength).

BlueGrace Logistics Announces 2024 LTL Carrier Award Winners: Southeastern Freight Lines and Old Dominion Freight Line

AJOT | January 20, 2025 | Trucking

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | January 20, 2025

Steering the Ship, Jess Ramirez Sworn In as President of Oxnard Harbor District

Ramirez’s career at the port is marked by his steadfast commitment to community service, education, and economic prosperity. A passionate advocate for the disadvantaged and underserved, he has supported various groups and initiatives, from aiding the Tarahumara Indians of Chihuahua, Mexico to championing youth education in Oxnard, always emphasizing the importance of education.

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