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AWO releases video highlighting marine industry commitment to safety

AJOT | March 12, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

The American Waterways Operators has produced a new video highlighting the tugboat, towboat and barge industry's commitment to safety and its strong record as the safest mode of freight transportation.

Great Lakes Ports Issue 2024 Policy Priorities

AJOT | March 12, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

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Yale expands availability of award-winning Yale Reliant forklift operator assist solution at MODEX 2024

AJOT | March 12, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Technology designed to support warehouse safety initiatives now available on 59 Yale forklift models...

Transport workers union strike impact in Finnish Ports

AJOT | March 12, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Panama Canal announces increase in daily slots at Panamax Locks
Maritime
AJOT | Top Story | March 12, 2024

Panama Canal announces increase in daily slots at Panamax Locks

In response to the present and projected level of Gatun Lake, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced through Advisory to Shipping No. No. A-08-2024; a new adjustment to accommodate the growing demand for transits, by increasing the number of daily slots available in the Panamax Locks...
$3.24 billion methanol plant planned on Port of Lake Charles property
Energy
AJOT | Top Story | March 11, 2024

$3.24 billion methanol plant planned on Port of Lake Charles property

Lake Charles Methanol II LLC (“Lake Charles Methanol”) has announced plans to invest $3.24 billion to construct a new manufacturing plant that will produce low-carbon intensity methanol and other chemicals at the Port of Lake Charles.
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January volume indicates strong start to 2024 at the Port of NY and NJ

AJOT | March 11, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

The Port of New York and New Jersey started the new year with robust volume and auto numbers. Total volume for January 2024 rose by 3.4 percent from the previous year, totaling 667,346 TEUs (368,099 containers)...

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CMA CGM Marco Polo largest vessel to call in Port of Philadelphia ’s 300-year history

AJOT | March 11, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

The Philadelphia Port community is buzzing with excitement as the largest vessel to ever call the Port was welcomed at PhilaPort’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal (PAMT).

Georgia allots $6M to Brunswick harbor improvements
Maritime
AJOT | Top Story | March 11, 2024

Georgia allots $6M to Brunswick harbor improvements

Project to increase efficiency, safety of vessel movements
Import cargo returning to normal after Red Sea disruptions
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | March 08, 2024

Import cargo returning to normal after Red Sea disruptions

With the supply chain adjusting to ongoing Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports remains on track to show year-over-year increases through the first half of 2024
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IRPT’s We Work the Waterways Hosts South Louisiana Students for “Maritime Industry Interaction Day”

AJOT | March 08, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

This week Inland River Ports and Terminals’ We Work the Waterways hosted an immersive interaction to educate high school students in the area the importance of waterborne transportation and the diversity of career paths available on the waterways.

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First Robotics “Hueneme Port Regional” takes place at Fathomwerx Lab for third consecutive year

AJOT | March 08, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Over 1,500 high school students from around the world will showcase their engineering skills and innovations at the Port of Hueneme.

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Miami-Dade Innovation Authority collaborates with PortMiami to launch third Public Innovation Challenge

AJOT | March 07, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Initiative to award at least $300,000 to early-to-growth stage companies with innovative technology to enhance cargo visibility in seaports

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Descartes’ March Shipping Report: US imports continued strong performance

AJOT | March 07, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its March Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals.

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Drewry World Container Index - 07 Mar

AJOT | March 07, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased by 6% to $3,287 per 40ft container this week.

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The Port of Barcelona’s first OPS for container ships arrives at the BEST terminal

AJOT | March 07, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

• The arrival of the BEST terminal OPS marks the beginning of the countdown to connect the first container ships next July. • The Port of Barcelona is holding meetings with several shipping companies to plan the arrival and connection of ships equipped with OPS connections.

Jensen sees shift of cargoes back to U.S. West Coast ports
Ports & Terminals
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | March 06, 2024

AJOT Insights
Jensen sees shift of cargoes back to U.S. West Coast ports

Lars Jensen, principal at Vespucci Maritime based in Copenhagen, Denmark, says there is a shift of some East and Gulf Coast cargoes going back to the U.S. West Coast.
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Airwayz successfully demonstrates the integration UTM/USSP at the Port of Rotterdam

AJOT | March 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

UTM/USSP and drone integration poised to optimize commercial port operations radically

SSA Marine and Port of San Diego introduce zero emissions cargo handling equipment

AJOT | March 06, 2024 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

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