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Georgia Ports targets community improvements with $120M in grants for electrical and rail infrastructure

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

Balancing community, sustainability with growth and economic impact

Valley Companies moves Kansas City location to bigger warehouse

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Logistics

Valley Companies, a leading provider of managed transportation solutions, has relocated its Kansas City operations to a new warehouse. Located at West 99th St. in Lenexa, in building 22 of the Kansas Commerce Center, the new 55,000-square-foot location triples the company’s capacity in Kansas City, which company officials identify as a major logistics hub, partly due to its central location and robust infrastructure.

Air Charter Service helps in largest ever rhino relocation conservation project

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Charters

Last month, in conjunction with a major South African conservation and relocation company, leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, helped in the transportation of 39 white rhinoceroses from Namibia to Dallas, USA, for three specific breeding programs to aid the conservation of the unique genetics of the country’s species.

WorldACD Air Cargo Trends: Oct 2024 Asia Pacific generating more than 50% of worldwide air cargo growth

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The region’s manufacturing dominance continues to power global tonnage increases, contributing 56% of the global +12% year-on-year increase in tonnages in the first 10 months of 2024, according to analysis by WorldACD Market Data

Descartes’ study reveals tariffs and trade barriers as top concern of 48% of supply chain leaders

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | International Trade

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released findings from its 2024 Supply Chain Intelligence Report: Escalating Challenges for Global Supply Chain Leaders survey, which examined the most significant global trade challenges facing logistics and supply chain leaders today.

Tishman Speyer commences construction on Bake Freeway Business Park, a state-of-the-art industrial development in Irvine, CA

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Logistics

Tishman Speyer and Mitsui Fudosan America (MFA) today announced the start of construction on the 380,000-square-foot first phase of Bake Freeway Business Park, its ground-up industrial development in Irvine, CA, one of Southern California’s premier industrial markets.

Signal Ocean Dry Weekly Market Monitor - Week 48.2024

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Snapshot of spot freight rates, supply-demand trends, port congestions

Latest US strike on China’s chips hits semiconductor toolmakers

Reuters | December 02, 2024 | International Trade

ASML studying new U.S.-China export rules, including software restrictions

Reuters | December 02, 2024 | International Trade

Computer chip equipment maker ASML said it does not expect new U.S. restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, announced on Monday, to hit long-term demand for its products but it is studying the immediate potential impact.

Energy

Reuters | Top Story | December 02, 2024

New US solar tariffs on Southeast Asia to raise prices, cut profit margins

A new round of U.S. solar panel import tariffs on Southeast Asian producers is expected to raise consumer prices and cut into producer profit margins, but was largely anticipated by industry, analysts said.

Mullen Group Ltd. announces acquisition of less-than-truckload carrier

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Trucking

Canada Cartage enters into agreement to acquire Coastal Pacific Xpress (CPX)

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Trucking

Chapman Freeborn appoints new president for IMEA region

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas, President, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 47)

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Tonnages hold firm while rates continue to build in peak season

Turkish Airlines debuts in Sydney with the arrival of Its longest-ever flight

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has launched its longest flight with the addition of Sydney flights.

VINCI Airports celebrates delivery of works in 7 airports in the Northern Region of Brazil

AJOT | December 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

• The conclusion celebrates improvements in the airports of Porto Velho, Boa Vista, Rio Branco, Cruzeiro do Sul, Manaus, Tefé and Tabatinga; • Investment of R$ 1.4 billion improves infrastructure and operational efficiency of airports in the Amazon; • Inauguration event attended by national authorities and artistic performances.

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