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IATA Expands Use of AI in Air Cargo Operations

The International Air Transport Association said it is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in air cargo operations through a series of initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, safety and collaboration across the industry. The airline trade group announced three programs designed to help airlines, freight forwarders and ground handlers apply AI tools in operational decision-making and cargo management. One initiative involves launching an AI-powered subject matter expert application that allows users to ... [+]

Iran has Container Carriers Scared Strait

Major container shipping lines are imposing emergency surcharges, restricting bookings and rerouting vessels as Iran’s threat to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz sends shockwaves through global energy and shipping markets. The narrow waterway between Iran and Oman is one of the world’s most critical ... [+]

First New Gulf Oil Refinery in 50 Years Proposed

The Port of Brownsville said March 11 that a company called America First Refining plans to build what officials describe as the first new oil refinery on the U.S. Gulf Coast in nearly 50 years, a project expected to process domestic shale crude and create ... [+]

Redwood Logistics Buys EELCO for US-Mexico

Redwood Logistics has acquired EELCO, a Laredo, Texas-based customs brokerage and warehousing provider, expanding its cross-border capabilities along the U.S.-Mexico trade corridor. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Redwood Logistics said the acquisition adds licensed customs brokerage services, Foreign-Trade Zone warehousing and additional border operations ... [+]

Globalplex Dock Access Bridge Unveiled

The Port of South Louisiana on Feb. 25 marked the ribbon cutting of the Globalplex Dock Access Bridge, a publicly funded infrastructure project designed to improve cargo reliability, efficiency and heavy-load capacity at its Globalplex facility. The bridge was financed through the Federal Maritime Administration and ... [+]

ACS, AWO Continue Chemical Safety Cooperation

The American Chemistry Council and American Waterways Operators have renewed a memorandum of agreement aimed at aligning safety and audit standards across the chemical and marine transportation sectors. The agreement reaffirms cooperation between the chemical industry’s Responsible Care program and AWO’s Responsible Carrier Program, creating a ... [+]

Awery to Provide ERP System for Group Concorde

Awery Aviation Software, or Awery, been appointed software provider for general sales and service agent (GSSA) Group Concorde, supporting its operations with a total cargo management solution. Under the agreement, Awery’s fully integrated enterprise resource planning system will provide a single digital platform to centralize Group ... [+]

Aerios, CargoAi Integrate Rate, Capacity Data

Aerios has launched a new Commercial Pricing Insights module that integrates live aggregated rate and capacity data from CargoAi, giving air cargo charter carriers real-time market visibility during the quotation process. The London-based software developer said the module embeds CargoAi’s commercial market data directly into its ... [+]

SeaCube Strengthens Its Cold Chain Position

SeaCube Container Leasing said it is expanding its role in the cold chain market through new leadership appointments, acquisitions and continued investment in refrigerated equipment, positioning itself as an end-to-end solutions provider. The Montvale, New Jersey-based company said it was the largest global investor in refrigerated ... [+]

DHL, RLCold Grow Cold Chain for Food-Beverage

DHL Supply Chain has signed a memorandum of understanding with RLCold to develop more than 5 million square feet of temperature-controlled warehouse space across North America, targeting rising demand in the food and beverage sector. The companies said they will jointly pursue multi-temperature distribution centers, combining ... [+]

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