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August 2024 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) up 1.1% from the previous month

AJOT | October 10, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail | Trucking

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, rose 1.1% in August from July, rising for the first month this quarter, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).

VesselBot reveals dramatic shift in US-China trade patterns, highlighting Mexico’s emerging role

AJOT | October 10, 2024 | International Trade

VesselBot report reveals major US-China trade shift: 61.5% surge in China-Mexico trade, suggesting tariff workaround. Data shows environmental impact of new patterns.

AFS Logistics named one of Newsweek’s top 200 Most Loved Workplaces for 2024

AJOT | October 10, 2024 | Logistics

China’s exports likely slowed further in September as global demand cools: Reuters poll

Reuters | October 10, 2024 | International Trade

China's exports are likely to have risen at the slowest pace in five months in September, suggesting manufacturers are no longer rushing out orders ahead of tariffs from several trade partners and that global demand for Chinese goods is softening.

China to lift ban on Australian lobster imports by year-end, says PM

Reuters | October 10, 2024 | International Trade

Tesla gambles on ‘black box’ AI tech for robotaxis

Reuters | October 10, 2024 | Trucking

Tesla aims to stun investors Thursday night with its long-awaited “robotaxi unveil," a potential milestone after a decade of Elon Musk’s unfulfilled promises to deliver self-driving vehicles.

Oil prices up 1% on US storm and Israel-Iran fears

Reuters | October 10, 2024 | Energy

Delta forecasts fourth-quarter revenue below estimates, shares fall

Reuters | October 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air India buys 85 Airbus jets, may add Boeing jets, sources say

Reuters | October 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines | International Trade

United sees no impact from Boeing strike on 2025 summer schedule, route launches

Reuters | October 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

International Trade

Reuters | Top Story | October 10, 2024

Global trade could climb 3% in 2025 if MidEast conflicts contained, WTO says

The World Trade Organization on Thursday nudged up its forecast for global trade volumes this year and said a further pick up to 3% growth was likely in 2025, assuming Middle East conflicts are kept in check.

Rio Tinto’s real prize: Arcadium’s lithium extraction technology

Reuters | October 10, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

GM offering new home energy storage options for US EV owners

Reuters | October 10, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Tonnage trends for the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway continue showing greater grain transport through September

The fall season is also the busiest time of year for marine shipping on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, and agricultural commodities and steel continue to drive activity in 2024.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending October 05, 2024

AJOT | October 09, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 5, 2024.

VesselsValue Q4 2024 Market Outlook Summary

AJOT | October 09, 2024 | Maritime

The forecast period up to 2027 suggests a mixed outlook across different vessel types. We anticipate that orders for Bulkers and Tankers will gain momentum, while demand for Containers and LNG/LPG vessels will decline.

Maersk launches new Groveport, Ohio facility to service Levi Strauss & Co.’s omnichannel fulfillment

AJOT | October 09, 2024 | Logistics

Maersk Warehousing & Distribution Services USA LLC, an A.P. Moller – Maersk company (Maersk) has opened a new 1.2 million square foot omnichannel fulfillment facility in Groveport, Ohio, to help serve Levi Strauss & Co.’s wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels.

Alterra IOS adds 3 Chicago-area industrial outdoor storage sites to national portfolio

AJOT | October 09, 2024 | Logistics

Investment firm continues to expand its presence in the Chicago market, with new acquisitions bringing total regional portfolio to 10 properties

Siemens files lawsuit in Texas against Citgo Petroleum parent

Reuters | October 09, 2024 | Energy

Green Shipping

Reuters | Top Story | October 09, 2024

Amazon targets faster deliveries and buying with new tech

Amazon, in its quest for greater efficiency, has developed new systems to shave seconds off each package delivery and to help customers make faster buying choices, even for new product types that they may know little about.

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