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JAXPORT to strengthen global connections with new partnerships in 2025

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

With the upcoming dissolution of the 2M Alliance in early 2025, JAXPORT is maintaining and growing its global container services through strategic partnerships with the world's top ocean carriers. New and modified service routes through JAXPORT will provide expanded global connectivity and access to new and emerging markets.

Crowley honored as Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation by Women in Trucking Association

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Trucking

This recognition underscores Crowley’s sustained commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that empowers team members by offering competitive compensation and benefits and emphasizing professional development and career advancement opportunities.

St. Lawrence Seaway cargo movements top 32 million tons through November

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Maritime

Global spend on energy efficiency technologies to hit US $153 billion by 2030

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

Sustainable aviation fuels, battery technology and design innovation show path toward lower aviation industry emissions

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

SAF use for long-haul flights can eliminate 50% of sector emissions but will not be cost-effective for medium-haul, regional, or short-haul, which will benefit from hybrid and electric models

JetBlue boosts Boston transatlantic flying by launching new service to Madrid and Edinburgh

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

JetBlue, New England’s leading leisure airline, is elevating transatlantic travel with the launch of two exciting new routes to Madrid and Edinburgh. Starting May 22, 2025, JetBlue will introduce daily nonstop seasonal service between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), marking its debut in Spain and expanding its European footprint 1 .

HHLA and passify digitalise truck handling at Hamburg terminals

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Trucking

Since last week, truck access at Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG’s (HHLA) Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Hamburg is now been fully digitalized and managed via the passify app. With the launch of the app, HHLA is replacing the trucker card that had previously been in use at all of its Hamburg terminals, thus making truck handling more secure and efficient. Since the go-live at the beginning of the year, more than 200,000 arrivals have already been processed using passify at HHLA’s three Hamburg terminals.

Lynden’s most experienced drivers haul U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree with Kenworth T680

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Trucking

The truck drivers responsible for hauling this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C. may be the most experienced drivers in the 54-year history of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree program. With more than 10 million safe driving miles and nearly 100 years of driving experience combined, Lynden drivers John Schank and Fred Austin are as qualified as they come to make the more than 4,000-mile cross-country trip from the tree harvest site in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest to the nation’s capital.

NCCC reaches national agreements with TCU and BRC

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

EIA: Today’s diesel prices as of Dec 2024

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Energy

On-highway diesel prices, by week and PADD - (Self-service cash price in dollars per gallon, including taxes)

EIA: Today’s gasoline prices as of Dec 2024

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Energy

regular gasoline prices by week and PADD - (Self-service cash price in dollars per gallon, including taxes)

Yang Ming launches China-Thailand express service to strengthen intra-Asia service network

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Maritime

Yang Ming currently operates 4 services between China and Thailand. The new CTE service, offering a 21-day round-trip with fixed weekly sailings, aims to enhance flexibility in container transportation to better meet customer needs.

GCMD and BCG publish report “Opportunities for shipping to enable cross-border CCUS initiatives”

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | International Trade

A joint study by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has identified shipping to play a key role in enabling CCUS initiatives, particularly when there is a large geographical mismatch between potential captured CO2 sources and sequestration hubs.

Asahi Kasei and Honda Sign Shareholders’ Agreement to convert existing Asahi Kasei subsidiary into joint venture for production of lithium-ion battery separators in Canada

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

Asahi Kasei Corporation (Asahi Kasei) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced today that the two companies have signed a shareholders’ agreement to convert an existing Asahi Kasei subsidiary in Canada into a joint venture company. This agreement was reached as a result of continued discussions on collaboration for the production of lithium-ion battery separators in Canada based on the basic agreement the two companies announced on April 25, 2024.

Polar Leasing is now delivering units from its new Florida hub

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Polar Leasing Company, the leading provider of electric ground-resting outdoor walk-in freezers and refrigerated rental units, announces the launch of deliveries from its newly established hub in Sumterville, Florida. This location is Polar Leasing’s first facility to open outside its Indiana headquarters, enabling faster and more efficient service to customers in the Southeast.

Cathay welcomes Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition’s Policy whitepaper to accelerate the city’s SAF ecosystem development

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Cathay welcomes the release of the Policy Whitepaper on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Strategy for Hong Kong, issued by the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (HKSAFC) under the Business Environmental Council (BEC). With a wide representation of cross-sectoral stakeholders

Retail Industry Forecast with Jessica Dankert (Port of Long Beach)

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

In this installment of our Supply Chain Insight video series, Port of Long Beach Chief Operating Officer Dr. Noel Hacegaba speaks with Jessica Dankert, Vice President for Supply Chain at the Retail Industry Leaders Association about the state of the retail business, and how it plans on weathering tariffs proposed by the incoming administration.

Alaska Air Group introduces “Alaska Accelerate” a 3-year plan delivering $1B in incremental profit after acquiring Hawaiian Airlines

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Alaska Air Group, Inc. will host its previously announced 2024 Investor Day at 1 p.m. Eastern time today in New York City. In its first presentation since acquiring Hawaiian Airlines, the company will unveil Alaska Accelerate, its vision for the combined company, including how it will power commercial performance, achieve medium-term financial targets, and unlock significant value creation into the future.

AST Reygar showcases innovative remote vessel monitoring solutions at TugTechnology 2025

AJOT | December 10, 2024 | Maritime

AST Reygar, a leader in vessel performance monitoring, has announced its participation in the 10th edition of the TugTechnology 2025 exhibition – a leading technical event in the maritime sector. Held in Antwerp on May 20-21, 2025, this landmark conference and exhibition will bring together global experts to discuss the latest advancements in tug operations and sustainability.