The Official Newsletter of The National Defense Transportation Association
January 11, 2022
NDTA wants to remind you we are now accepting applications for 2022 NDTA Foundation Scholarships, through April 15, 2022.
The NDTA Foundation is proud to announce a new scholarship program for 2022, “The Denny Edwards Graduate Scholarship.” This scholarship supports NDTA members who are seeking a graduate degree and are majoring in the fields of logistics, transportation, supply chain, physical distribution, and passenger travel services. […READ MORE…]
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The Pandemic Continued to Influence Americans’ Decisions to Move as They Relocated to Lower-Density Areas and Desired to be Closer to Family […READ MORE…]
Instructor: Thomas Catchings, Global Container Management Division, SDDC
During Transportation Academy, held in conjunction with the 2021 NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting, Mr. Thomas Catchings from SDDC’s Global Container Management Division spoke about a topic that, while not often at the forefront of transportation discussion, is a critical component: Container management. The discussion covered container use, roles, systems, requirements, processes, initiatives, and training, among other topics. […READ MORE…]
By Cmdr. Sean Foertsch, U.S. Special Operations Command Europe
As part of an ongoing effort in enhancing Special Operations Forces capabilities as a keystone for regional stability, US Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) has made the decision to locate a forward-based SOF headquarters, on a rotational basis, in Albania. The location of the forward HQ in Albania will provide increased interoperability with our Albanian allies, important access to transportation hubs in the Balkans, and greater logistical flexibility. […READ MORE…]
Editor’s Picks
Congress Must Limit the Impact of Temporary Budgets on America’s Defenses
(The Hill) For the first time in several years, the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing on the subject of continuing resolutions and, more specifically, on the impact they have on the Department of Defense (DOD) budget.
The Growing Rivalry Between America and China and the Future of Globalization
(Texas National Security Review) This article looks at the ways in which the intensifying rivalry between the United States and China may influence, and be influenced by, the evolving structure of the international economy. After reviewing the evolution of the international economy over the last two centuries, here are five possible scenarios for how the global economy might continue to evolve.
Effort to Recruit New Truck Drivers Moves into High Schools
(Transport Topics) An all-volunteer effort is working with educators to help raise awareness of truck driving careers among students. A key goal of the Louisville, Ky.-based initiative, called the Next Generation in Trucking Association, is to break through common stereotypes that many in education and parents maintain.
New in 2022: Can the Air Force Find a Smarter Way to Deploy?
(Defense News) Air Force deployments could soon begin to look a little different as the service transitions to a new schedule for training and dispatching forces around the world.
2021 Was a Historic Low Point for Piracy, But Many Threats Remain
(The Maritime Executive) Global piracy in 2021 is at its lowest level since 1994. Moreover, this level is achieved with the inclusion of many incidents that do not meet the UNCLOS definition of maritime piracy, especially when considering the location of events.
WELCOME New NDTA Corporate Member
Please join NDTA in welcoming our newest Chairman’s Circle Plus member Amazon Web Services!
Spend, Save or Stay the Course
(Landstar) Identifying and taking advantage of the right opportunities at the right time is often a key to success in business, and the current economic climate is providing many owner-operators, including those leased to Landstar, the chance to capitalize on higher freight spot rates.
Atlas Air Worldwide Orders Four New Boeing 777 Freighters
(Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.) Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. has announced it has ordered four new Boeing 777 freighters in response to strong customer demand for dedicated international wide-body airfreight capacity, particularly in the fast-growing e-Commerce and Express markets.
AIT Worldwide Logistics combines Southern California teams in newly constructed, state-of-the-art Los Angeles facility
(AIT Worldwide Logistics) AIT Worldwide Logistics recently celebrated the grand opening of a new, modern facility in a popular Los Angeles freight forwarding corridor. The location will soon be the new workplace for more than 100 teammates who were formerly based in other Los Angeles-area AIT properties providing logistics expertise for customers in a wide range of industries, including special services for food, high-tech, and life sciences shipping.
Amtrak Pledges Support for CP-KCS Combination
(Amtrak) Amtrak and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited have announced an agreement with Amtrak supporting the proposed combination of CP and Kansas City Southern (KCS) railways.
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