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OOCL announces new China Indian subcontinent service - China India Express 2 service (CIX2)

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

OOCL is offering enhanced connectivity between China and Indian subcontinent with the introduction of the new China India Express 2 service (CIX2), to be launched on 23 December 2024.

OOCL announces new Far East - Chennai Service 3 (FCS3)

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

OOCL is offering enhanced connectivity between South China, Southeast Asia, and Chennai with the introduction of the new Far East - Chennai Service 3 (FCS3), launched on 6 December 2024.

Challenge Group introduce an additional Boeing 747-400F aircraft to its fleet

AJOT | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Challenge Group unveiled its newest fleet addition—a Boeing 747-400 production freighter registered under its Belgian AOC—marking a bold milestone in its fleet expansion strategy and global mission to enhance cargo capabilities.

Third tanker in trouble as oil washes up on Russia’s Black Sea coast

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Spilled oil has washed up along "tens of kilometres" of the Russian Black Sea coast after two tankers were badly damaged in a storm at the weekend, a regional official said on Tuesday, and state media said a third vessel was now in trouble.

Air Canada eyes strong revenue growth by 2028, banks on robust leisure travel demand

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air Canada said on Tuesday it was targeting a 36% jump in its 2028 operating revenue from the current year, riding a wave of strong demand for leisure travel across domestic and international routes.

Exxon wants to keep option for Hess Guyana assets, CEO says

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Energy

(This Dec. 11 story has been corrected to change the title to Senior Vice President, not Vice Chairman, in paragraph 10) HOUSTON

Energy

AJOT | Top Story | December 17, 2024

Schneider is first major carrier to achieve six million zero emission miles with the Freightliner eCascadia

The company champions responsible and cleaner transportation solutions

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 49) - 2024

AJOT | December 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Global air cargo average spot rates rose by a further +4% in the first full week of December to a 2024 high of US$3.30 per kilo, driven by a +8% surge from Asia Pacific origins, as the sector’s strong but relatively stable fourth-quarter (Q4) peak season approaches its zenith.

Schneider drivers “Live with Purpose” by participating in Wreaths Across America

AJOT | December 16, 2024 | Trucking

Schneider National, Inc., a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is continuing to demonstrate its support for veterans as four of its drivers will participate in this year’s Wreaths Across America (WAA) Honor Fleet, delivering wreaths to national cemeteries across the country.

DHL delivers Christmas cheer to U.S. troops abroad, marking 21 years of operation holiday cheer

AJOT | December 16, 2024 | Logistics | Integrators

DHL Express, the world’s leading provider of international express shipping services, is once again delivering holiday cheer to U.S. service members stationed far from home.

Houston’s volumes surge to best month of year

AJOT | December 16, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

Port Houston container volumes up 24% in November

India’s November merchandise trade deficit widens to $37.84 billion

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | International Trade

India's merchandise trade deficit in November stood at $37.84 billion, according to a Reuters calculation based on export and import data released by the government on Monday.

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | December 16, 2024

Port of Brownsville’s impact hits record $12 billion

The Port of Brownsville continues to demonstrate its vital role as a leading economic engine for Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.

US factory activity slumps further in December as tariffs loom

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | International Trade

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted further in December, with a measure of factory output dropping to the lowest level in more than 4-1/2 years amid worries that higher tariffs would raise prices of imported raw materials next year.

U.S. and Canada freight transportation & logistics outlook neutral for 2025

AJOT | December 16, 2024 | Logistics

MSC TTI – Long Beach

AJOT | December 16, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Teamsters demand regulatory agencies hold autonomous vehicle companies to account as GM halts funding for Cruise

AJOT | December 16, 2024 | Trucking

OrbitMI CEO retains position among shipping’s Top 10 Technology Leaders in 2024 rankings from Lloyd’s List Intelligence

AJOT | December 16, 2024 | Maritime | Technology

OrbitMI CEO Ali Riaz has been named among the Top 10 Technology Leaders of 2024 in Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s prestigious annual rankings of the 100 most influential people in shipping, underscoring the NYC-based maritime software company’s leading role in digital transformation of the industry.

KR, Sinokor, and HD Hyundai Marine Solution join forces to transform ship maintenance with advanced CBM technology

AJOT | December 16, 2024 | Maritime | Technology

KR (Korean Register) has partnered with Sinokor Merchant Marine and HD Hyundai Marine Solution(HD HMS) to revolutionize ship maintenance through condition-based maintenance (CBM) technology powered by artificial intelligence.