Weekly Rail Traffic for the week ending January 13, 2024
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 13, 2024.
Japan Airlines’ first woman president was former cabin crew
Japan Airlines Co. is appointing Mitsuko Tottori, a former flight attendant and executive in charge of customer experience, as the carrier’s first female president.
Somalia blocks Ethiopian flight to Somaliland amid port dispute
Somalia’s government denied entry by a flight carrying Ethiopian officials to the breakaway region of Somaliland, ratcheting up tension between the neighboring countries over a…
Port Houston finishes 2023 strong biggest December on record for loaded exports
Port Houston ended the year on a high note with container twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) up 11% for the month as compared to last December...
JetBlue’s $3.8 billion Spirit deal turns into a nightmare
It was supposed to be the merger from heaven — or at least, from 30,000 feet.
More ships flag no link with Israel as Red Sea turmoil continues
Cargo ships are broadcasting that they are not connected with Israel in an effort to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea area.
Shipping CEOs see no short-term end to Red Sea disruptions
The CEOs of two leading freight carriers said they expect Red Sea threats to disrupt shipping for weeks or months longer, extending delays and higher…
Insurers seek to exclude US, UK ships from Red Sea coverage
Some ship insurers are starting to avoid covering US and UK merchant ships against war risks when they navigate the southern Red Sea, another sign…
U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines gained 1,809 jobs in November 2023
U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 814,190 workers in November 2023, 1,809 (0.22%) more workers than in October 2023 (812,381)…
Extreme icy weather paralyzes travel in parts of Europe
Freezing weather in Germany and other parts of Europe threatened widespread road, rail and flight disruptions as the region braced for snowfall and heavy ice…
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