Swedish hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace is set to perform the first fully electric experimental flight of its Heart Experimental 1 (Heart X1) at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York in 2025. This milestone flight will make the Heart X1 the largest fully electric aircraft to ever take to the skies. The flight is part of the ongoing development of Heart Aerospace’s 30-seat hybrid-electric regional passenger aircraft, the ES-30. The
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US Ports Anticipate Surge in Imports Amid Potential Strike and Tariff Increase
With a potential strike looming at East and Gulf Coast ports in January and President-elect Donald Trump planning to raise tariffs, the United States’ major container ports are expected to experience a continued surge in imports. The latest Global Port Tracker report, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, forecasts that the surge will last until spring 2025. “Either a strike or new tariffs would be a
Tragic Gangway Collapse on Sapelo Island Claims Seven Lives
Seven people were killed and three others seriously injured when an aluminum gangway collapsed at a ferry pier on Sapelo Island, Georgia, over the weekend. All the victims were senior citizens who had traveled to the island for a festival celebrating the culture of the Gullah Geechee, an African American ethnic group from the coastal Southeast. They were returning to the ferry landing when the gangway, connecting the shore to
Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Two Workers at Virginia Ship Repair Yard
Two workers tragically lost their lives in an accident at the Marine Hydraulics International (MHI) Ship Repair Yard in Norfolk, Virginia, last week. Emergency services responded to the incident on the Elizabeth River at approximately 7:45 AM on Wednesday. One worker was pronounced dead at the scene, while another, who was critically injured, was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries several hours later. MHI issued a statement
Port of Los Angeles Achieves Record-Setting Quarter with 27% Rise in Cargo Volume
The Port of Los Angeles recorded a new monthly high in September, handling 954,706 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), a 27% increase over the same month last year. This surge propelled the port to its best quarter ever, with 2.85 million TEUs processed in the third quarter, surpassing its previous record set in the second quarter of 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los
DHL Optimistic About Airfreight Growth in Q1 2025 Amidst Port Disruptions
DHL has expressed optimism for the first quarter of 2025, forecasting continued growth in airfreight volumes. During a recent webinar, Tim Robertson, Chief Executive for the Americas at DHL Global Forwarding, shared his insights on airfreight trends for the upcoming year. Robertson noted that, following a strong fourth quarter, significant changes in airfreight patterns are not expected in Q1. He highlighted a rise in airfreight volumes from the Asia-Pacific region
USMX and ILA Strike Nears Resolution as Dockworkers Return to Ports
The labor dispute between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) appears to be reaching a resolution, with dockworkers expected to resume operations as early as Friday, October 4, according to a communique from Scan Global Logistics. This update follows an agreement between the ILA and USMX to extend their contract negotiations until January 15 while working towards a comprehensive six-year deal. US President Joe
US Port Strike Threat Prompts Shipping Lines to Impose Surcharges
Shipping companies are preparing for a potential strike at US ports along the East and Gulf Coasts as negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance remain at a standstill. Major carriers, including Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), have announced surcharges in anticipation of the disruption. These companies expect continued strong cargo traffic during the peak season but are warning of global port
Major Progress Made in Cleanup Efforts Following Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore
The Unified Command for the Key Bridge Response, led by the US Coast Guard, reported significant progress by the end of May, announcing the clearance of a 400-foot-wide swath of the federal channel on May 20, facilitating the transit of pre-collapse, deep-draft commercial vessels to the Port of Baltimore. Efforts to remove sections of the wreckage are ongoing, with the Unified Command aiming to fully restore the Fort McHenry Federal
American Airlines Cargo Partners with CargoAi to Enhance Freight Booking
American Airlines Cargo has announced a strategic partnership with CargoAi to enhance airfreight booking capabilities on CargoMART, CargoAi’s cutting-edge freight management platform. This collaboration will integrate American Airlines Cargo’s extensive network into CargoMART, providing freight forwarders with a streamlined booking process and comprehensive access to routes. This partnership will enable American Airlines Cargo to seamlessly integrate with CargoMART, complementing the carrier’s existing digital booking platform, aacargo.com. The advanced technology and