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Maritime security: Managing risks associated with stowaways and rescued people at sea

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Maritime

Stowaways are an ongoing issue for the security of ships and the safety of crew members, as well as incurring substantial associated costs for shipowners and insurers.

FIATA and the World Bank collaborate to advance sustainability in global logistics

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Green Shipping | Logistics

Vibration checks resonate with owners after newbuild pump failures

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Maritime | Bulk

The failure of a cargo pump onboard a newbuild tanker has highlighted the need for crews to regularly monitor rotating machinery for excessive wear and vibration, if unnecessary downtime and costs are to be prevented.

Study finds LNG dual-fuel vessels lowest cost compliance solution to decarbonize shipping

LNG dual-fuel vessels are the lowest cost option for ensuring overall fleet compliance with EU and IMO decarbonization regulations

Glasgow Prestwick Airport welcomes first dedicated e-commerce flight

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

The airport is working towards scheduled e-commerce flights in the new year, and is developing a new export service to the Far East

Panama Canal Transit Surcharge - CMA CGM Latin America services

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Altman Logistics Properties appoints two real estate leaders to its advisory board

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Logistics | People | Appointments

The company names real estate leading executives Andrea Jang and Arden Karson as board members to provide advisory services as it continues its strategic expansion

Sailors’ Snug Harbor introduction

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Maritime

The Trustees of the Sailors’ Snug Harbor in the City of New York (SSH), one of the oldest secular charities in the United States, continues to help retired mariners.

Above-average hurricane activity disrupted U.S. energy infrastructure in 2024

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Energy

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which ran from June 1 through November 30, exhibited above-average activity with more named storms and hurricanes than usual, including several that disrupted U.S. energy infrastructure, primarily on the Gulf Coast and in the Southeast.

CMA CGM FAK rates - From the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe & the Mediterranean

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CarriersEdge releases business training course for new owner operators

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Trucking

CarriersEdge, a leading provider of online driver training for the trucking industry, has released a new business training course for new and aspiring owner operators.

Fleetio launches annual Jump Start Initiative to benefit charitable organizations, donates free subscription to Shake-A-Leg Miami

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Shipping Technology | Trucking

Fleet optimization software helps watersports-focused non-profit serve people with disabilities

DAT acquires Trucker Tools, an innovator in real-time load tracking and visibility

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Shipping Technology | Trucking

Air Cargo

AJOT | Top Story | December 17, 2024

American Airlines Cargo enhances operations at London Heathrow

The carrier makes significant facility expansion, implements technology update

Duvenbeck now provides diesel-free logistics services for ZF Saarbrücken

The logistics specialist is supporting the technology group’s sustainability goals

WFS opens fourth cargo terminal in Copenhagen for launch of E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling services in Denmark

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is to open a fourth warehouse facility at Copenhagen Airport to support the expansion of its specialised E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services in Scandinavia.

Nevomo and Captrain launch globally first MagRail Booster

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

• Nevomo set to fully automate and decarbonize industrial and intermodal logistics in the most time- and cost-efficient way • MagRail Booster to enable locomotive-free rail freight transport at Bremen plant • Funded by the federal program Future of Rail Freight Transport (Z-SGV) of the German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV)

Hutchison Ports BEST in full expansion phase

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

• The first of the seven additional automated blocks is now operational. • Two new cranes for vessels with a beam of up to 26 containers with an operational height of 55 meters have been acquired.

Switch Technologies unveil world’s first vehicle powered by XNO®

Heavy-duty battery and electric vehicle engineering services provider, Switch Technologies (Switch), has unveiled the world’s first operational vehicle powered by Echion Technologies’ (Echion) proprietary ultra-fast charging XNO® active anode material technology.

Intermodal

AJOT | Top Story | December 17, 2024

Inland Port Greer expansion progressing to meet market demands

South Carolina Ports is enhancing its intermodal connections in South Carolina with the ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer and construction of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility.

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