The Official Newsletter of The National Defense Transportation Association
October 23, 2024
NDTA-DTMO GovTravels Symposium 2025
Register for the GovTravels Symposium 2025, February 24-27, 2025, at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, VA. GovTravels is the key event where decision makers from government and industry gather to learn and collaborate on passenger travel issues. We’ve created the program with input from NDTA’s Government Passenger Travel Advisory Council (GPTAC), DTMO, GSA, and travel industry representatives.
The GovTravels 2025 theme is “Change Management: Challenges & Solutions in Government Travel,” and focuses on the need for government and industry leaders to effectively manage change, employing creative and innovative solutions to provide government passengers with world-class travel. The agenda includes keynote speakers and fireside chats, an exhibit hall, networking sessions, Travel Academy classes, and Young Leader events. Once again, continuing education unit (CEU) credits are available for professional certification requirements. If you work in passenger travel and related services for the federal government, a state government, or the private sector, the GovTravels Symposium 2025 is a “must-attend” event.
NDTA is also hosting a full-scale exposition where, through sponsorship and exhibiting, organizations can highlight their travel solutions and offerings, and attendees can benefit from the sharing of information. For more information, please visit our GovTravels expo page.
We look forward to your participation in February 2025. To register and view the agenda and additional information, please visit our website.
Reserve your room today for best rates
Special rates are available at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. Visit NDTA’s website for more lodging and transportation details. […READ MORE…]
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group and Matson Inducted into NDTA Foundation Pathfinder Society
NDTA inducted two new Pathfinder Society members into the NDTA Foundation Hall of Fame on Oct. 9, 2024. American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group, Inc., and Matson—both current NDTA Chairman’s Circle Corporate Members—were recognized at the NDTA Annual Meeting and Award Presentation at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, St. Louis, Mo., with an award presented by Mr. Larry Larkin, NDTA Foundation Committee Chair, along with Mr. William Woodhour, NDTA Vice-Chairman of the Board, and VADM William A. Brown, USN (Ret.), NDTA President & CEO.
The NDTA Foundation Pathfinder Society recognizes individual and corporate donors whose cumulative contributions to the NDTA Foundation total between $25,000 and $50,000. These generous donations make a significant difference in the lives of future leaders, helping to fund academic scholarships for students pursuing education in logistics, transportation, and/or passenger travel. Thank you to American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group and Matson for your ongoing, outstanding support of the NDTA Foundation! […READ MORE…]
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American Ports Drive $2.9 Trillion in Economic Impact and 21.8 Million Jobs, AAPA Report Reveals
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has released its 2024 Port and Maritime Industry Economic Contribution Report highlighting the essential role US ports play in the national economy. The study underscores that the maritime sector supports nearly $2.9 trillion in GDP and 21.8 million American jobs, cementing ports as a vital pillar of the economy.
“One out of every eight jobs in the US and almost $2.9 trillion in GDP means we cannot imagine our world without American ports,” said AAPA President and CEO Cary S. Davis. “Despite facing significant challenges—such as the pandemic, macroeconomic shifts, and protectionist trends—the port industry remains crucial to the U.S. supply chain and economic growth. It’s essential for policymakers to continue investing in our ports to ensure long-term prosperity.” […READ MORE…]
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the immediate release of $10 million in Emergency Relief funding for the Virginia Department of Transportation released to support emergency repair work stemming from Hurricane Helene.
“Hurricane Helene’s devastation affected communities in multiple states, including Virginia, and the Biden-Harris Administration is here to support all of them as they recover and rebuild,” US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. […READ MORE…]
FEMA Advisory
Attention: Local Businesses Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
FEMA, the US Small Business Administration, and the US Department of Agriculture created a one-stop guide about federal support available in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. […READ MORE…]
AUSA: Building and Maintaining the Industrial Base
In this AUSA panel, Army leaders discuss the challenges of building and maintaining the industrial base to meet both current and future needs. […Watch the Video…]
Google to Buy Nuclear Power for AI Datacentres in ‘World First’ Deal
Google has signed a “world first” deal to buy energy from a fleet of mini nuclear reactors to generate the power needed for the rise in use of artificial intelligence. Google, owned by Alphabet, ordered six or seven small nuclear reactors (SMRs) from California’s Kairos Power, with the first due for completion by 2030 and the remainder by 2035. Google hopes the deal will provide a low-carbon solution to power datacentres, which require huge volumes of electricity. […READ MORE…]
Editor’s Picks
(Marine Corps Times) Airbus US Space and Defense has conducted its first demonstration as part of a program to build an autonomous, uncrewed version of the UH-72 Lakota transportation helicopter for the US Marine Corps. The Lakota variant, which Airbus calls the UH-72 Logistics Connector, is the company’s bid for the Marines’ Aerial Logistics Connector program,
Army Moves Ahead on Plans to Replace Storied Bradley Fighting Vehicle
(Defense News) Two industry teams competing to design a Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle replacement have completed preliminary design reviews, clearing a hurdle ahead of the next milestone in 2025, Maj. Gen. Glenn Dean, Army program executive officer for ground combat systems, said. In June 2023, American Rheinmetall Vehicles and General Dynamics Land Systems were selected to continue into a detailed design phase of the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle.
Army Closes in on Autonomous Boats to Ferry Supplies into Battle
(Defense News) The Army is developing requirements to distribute supplies to troops on the battlefield in a contested environment using a network of autonomous boats and aircraft, according to the general in charge of logistics modernization.
IMO Proposes ‘Pricing Mechanism’ for Ships to Reduce Ghg Emissions
(American Journal of Transportation) United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) is considering a ‘pricing mechanism’ to accelerate international shipping’s transition away from greenhouse gases (ghg) and toward zero emissions. The proposal came out of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) session at IMO Headquarters in London. The IMO announced October 10 the development of mid-term measures to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions to meet the ambitions set out in the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships.
Army Speeds up Development of Multipurpose ‘Launched Effects’
(Defense News) With funds freed up from the US Army’s aviation rebalance earlier this year, the service will move more quickly on Long-Range Launched Effects (LE) development and procurement, according to the Army’s program executive officer for aviation. LE is a program by the US Army to develop unmanned systems that can be launched from aircraft and vehicles to perform a variety of tasks, such as targeting, reconnaissance, surveillance, network extension or kinetic strike.
Leidos Awarded $331 Million Contract to Modernize the Army’s Global Unified Network
Leidos was recently awarded a new contract to modernize the U.S. Army’s network in alignment with the Army’s Network Modernization Strategy and Army Unified Network Plan. The contract was awarded by the Army Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications-Tactical Global Enterprise Network Modernization-OCONUS (PEO C3T GENM-O). The contract has a one-year base period of performance with four one-year option periods. The contract has a total value of $331 million if all options are exercised.
Port of Corpus Christi Announces Record Third Quarter 2024 Volumes
The Port of Corpus Christi and its customers moved 53 million tons through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the third quarter of 2024, a new quarterly high mark driven by increases in crude oil and dry bulk movements. This represents a 2 percent increase from the same period last year, which was the prior highest quarter in the Port’s history. The Port of Corpus Christi saw a 3 percent increase in crude oil shipments over the same period (to 33.5 million tons) through the Port’s infrastructure and customer facilities.
Moving services provider Suddath received a top-level, Commitment to Excellence Gold Award at Cartus Corporation’s 2024 Global Network Conference. Cartus is a global leader in the talent mobility industry. Over 400 Network members representing more than 170 companies attended the event, which featured a theme of Driving Growth and Embracing the Future Together.
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