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Polaris entrusted with tank trailers from Europe to UAE

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

Polaris Shipping were recently entrusted with a land-side operation in the United Arab Emirates for a shipment of tank trailers.

Americold opens new freezer-storage facility in town of Dunkirk, NY

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Logistics

Kalmar and Forth Ports Limited strengthen long-standing relationship with new straddle carrier order

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Ports & Terminals

Marlink and Bureau Veritas in partnership to promote digital integration and connectivity for Class operations

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Maritime | Technology

Partners sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enable the fast-tracking of vessel data collection to support compliance and performance in areas such as cyber security, carbon emissions and safety.

Hermes NG digitalizes cargo management for dnata Singapore

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Shipping Technology

Rapid uptake of Hermes NG cargo management ecosystem sets a benchmark for collaboration, following unprecedented success in the face of Covid-related obstacles

Davies Turner commences construction of another major logistics hub

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Logistics

Davies Turner, one of the UK’s leading independent freight forwarding and logistics companies, has acquired a new development site in the English Midlands and will build a 140,000 sq ft multi-user logistics hub.

FedEx and FourKites announce alliance to make supply chains work smarter

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

Companies are rethinking their supplier networks after Covid

Bloomberg | June 21, 2022 | Logistics

The pandemic has changed the nature of global supply chains with companies seeking to source goods from multiple places in order to minimize shipment and production disruptions.

ATA Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.5% in May 2022

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.5% in May after falling 1.4% in April. In May, the index equaled 117.1 (2015=100) versus 116.5 in April.

Bolloré Logistics appoints new head of luxury vertical for the Americas

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Logistics

Bolloré Logistics announces today the appointment of Jean-Baptiste Buée to the position of Head of Luxury for the Americas. Based in New Jersey, USA, Jean-Baptiste will report to Marc Sawaya, VP Sales North America. This new recruitment comes after the recent appointment of Nathalie Leger as Global VP of the Luxury, Perfumes and Cosmetics vertical and will support the company’s strategy to expand its activities in the luxury sector.

ACERTUS named NIADA’s preferred vehicle logistics vendor

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | June 21, 2022

Port of Baltimore adds new ‘around the world’ container service

Service with Mediterranean Shipping Company includes Asia-Panama Canal and U.S.-Suez Canal rotation

Wilhelmsen enters into agreement to acquire Stromme to join forces on cargo hold cleaning and create an even better offering for customers

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Maritime

Wilhelmsen has announced that they have entered into an agreement with Seven Seas to acquire 100 % of their shares in their subsidiary Stromme. When established in 1971, Stromme became the first specialised cargo hold cleaning company in the marine industry. Today the company is a leading global player with extensive specialised experience within their field, providing customers with high quality solutions and innovations for cargo hold cleaning, withstanding the roughest conditions at sea.

China’s electric car exports more than double, mostly to Europe

Bloomberg | June 21, 2022 | International Trade

China’s shipments of cars rebounded in May, with electric vehicle exports more than doubling, as Covid lockdowns gradually ended.

Americraft Marine acquires Florida Jones Act-compliant shipbuilding facility

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Maritime

Libra Group subsidiary acquires St. Johns Ship Building, supporting need for Jones Act-compliant vessels, including those that advance U.S. energy independence

UK gives airlines a waiver on airport slots to ease travel chaos

Bloomberg | June 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

SEKO Logistics continues to build leadership team to drive international growth

AJOT | June 21, 2022 | Logistics | People | Appointments

SEKO Logistics today confirmed two new appointments to their international leadership team to steer the growth of value-added global forwarding services and build SEKO’s value proposition in Australia.

JetBlue raises Spirit offer again as shareholder vote nears

Bloomberg | June 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

JetBlue Airways Corp. raised its offer to purchase Spirit Airlines Inc., the latest move in a multi-billion dollar takeover contest with rival Frontier Group Holdings Inc., with both would-be suitors battling to secure a swift track to expansion as domestic travel demand surges.