Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Maritime

Stas Margaronis | September 05, 2023

Panama Canal’s low water delays could last 10 months impacting U.S. Gulf/East Coast ports

The Panama Canal’s drought induced low water problems are causing vessel traffic jams that could last for the next ten months according to the Athens-based shipbroker Intermodal.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | September 05, 2023

FIT Alliance launches eBL declaration to secure commitment to digitalization

BIMCO, DCSA, FIATA, ICC, and Swift (The FIT Alliance) have launched the “Declaration of the electronic Bill of Lading” as the adoption of eBLs can help make international trade more efficient, reliable, sustainable, and secure.

Oil jumps to 10-month high as Saudi Arabia extends voluntary cuts – Rystad Energy Oil Market Note

AJOT Newsroom | September 05, 2023 | Energy

Global oil markets responded quickly today after news of extended voluntary production cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | September 05, 2023

DHL Express launches its first network flight to Argentina

With a capacity of 52 tons per flight, this new direct route benefits customers shipping between the U.S. and Argentina

In 2023, U.S. renewable diesel production capacity surpassed biodiesel production capacity

AJOT Newsroom | September 05, 2023 | Energy

In January 2023, U.S. production capacity of renewable diesel and other biofuels reached 3 billion gallons per year, surpassing U.S. biodiesel production capacity for the first time.

WTO chief criticizes rich nations for protectionism

Bloomberg | September 05, 2023 | International Trade

International Trade

Bloomberg | September 05, 2023

China’s largest export market is now much closer to home

China’s largest export market is no longer the US and Europe. They’ve been overtaken by Southeast Asia.

Imaginnovate AI tool automates logistics pricing

AJOT Newsroom | September 05, 2023 | Shipping Technology

Deltamarin signs an engineering contract for Neptune Lines’ next generation PCTCs

AJOT Newsroom | September 05, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Deltamarin has announced that they have signed an agreement with Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd. for the design and engineering of the new series of Neptune Lines 4200 CEU Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTCs).

New York New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association recognizes Connor with industry award

AJOT Newsroom | September 05, 2023 | Logistics | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Captain of Industry Award to be presented on Dinner Cruise September 28

Mujin secures $85 million in Series C funding to accelerate adoption of intelligent robotic automation

AJOT Newsroom | September 05, 2023 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

JPMorgan executive finds hidden portfolio risks in new US laws

Bloomberg | September 05, 2023 | International Trade

Auramarine wins methanol fuel supply system order with Terntank hybrid tankers

The company will provide three fuel supply systems to Terntank with other orders in the pipeline as the shipping industry ramps up its transition to future fuels

Port of New Orleans awarded $947,280 FEMA Port Security Grant

AJOT Newsroom | September 05, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

WinGD and Samsung Heavy Industries to cooperate on future fuel applications

Swiss marine power company WinGD and shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have agreed to cooperate on future fuel vessel applications with ammonia-fuelled engines.

North Sea oil and gas industry blooms with increasing production and investments

AJOT Newsroom | September 05, 2023 | Energy

Norway and the UK have overcome recent challenges and are on course to achieve significant milestones due to notable increases in investments, exploration success and production.

BlueBox Systems appoints Khan as Global Sales Manager

AJOT Newsroom | September 05, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

Usman Khan is the new Global Sales Manager at BlueBox Systems. The proven expert in logistics and technology is operating from London and reports directly to the management of BlueBox Systems.