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August 2024

AAL Hamburg Embarks on Maiden Voyage

Project heavy-lift carrier AAL Shipping has taken delivery of the second of eight vessels in its Super B-Class newbuilding series, AAL Hamburg, following the formal naming ceremony at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China.             Officially named after the historic German port city and strategic hub for AAL’s European operations. AAL Hamburg set sail on its maiden voyage to Europe.             The 32,000 dwt, dual fuel multipurpose heavy-lift vessel is equipped ... [+]

Rail Vision Installs AI-driven Product

Rail Vision Ltd., an Israeli technology company, reported the successful installation of its AI-driven ShuntingYard product for an undisclosed Class I, U.S.-based rail freight company.             The railroad will use the system on its locomotive for evaluation in different scenarios related to safety and efficiency.             This installation follows the purchase order ... [+]

Global Forwarding Market to Expand 1.7%

Challenges arising from a global economic downturn, shifts in consumer behavior, and an oversupply shipping capacity have led the global freight forwarding market to contract by 1.3 percent in 2023, according to a report from Ti Insight.             The Global Freight Forwarding 2024 Report, Ti Insight, the market research firm for ... [+]

US Big-and-bulky, Last-mile Deliveries Dip

US Big-and-bulky, Last-mile Deliveries Dip             Last-mile e-commerce orders are typically seen as small packages and transported by parcel carriers. However, other last-mile options are significantly growing with expanding e-commerce product categories bulky items such as furniture and appliances, according to Armstrong & Associates Inc., or A&A, the third-party logistics consultant.             ... [+]

Trailer Bridge Launches European Unit

Jacksonville-based transportation provider Trailer Bridge Inc. said it has moved into the European market with the launch of Trailer Bridge Europe, or TBE, based in Frankfurt, Germany.    Jason Trubenbach will serve as director of TBE, which will provide end-to-end supply chain solutions for commercial and government shippers working closely with ... [+]