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AJOT Newsroom | August 22, 2023

Revolution Wind receives federal record of decision

Revolution Wind today announced receipt of its Record of Decision (ROD) from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), successfully reaching a major milestone in the federal environmental review process for the offshore wind project serving Rhode Island and Connecticut.

An eTrailer achieves a significant reduction in diesel consumption and CO2 emissions in a field test

Trailer Dynamics and Duvenbeck are successfully joining forces to decarbonise heavy goods traffic on roads

Orgill selects Numina Group’s warehouse automation solution for new distribution csenter

AJOT Newsroom | August 22, 2023 | Logistics

US Commerce Secretary Raimondo will visit China next week

Bloomberg | August 22, 2023 | International Trade

Trident makes strategic investment in Priority Courier Experts

AJOT Newsroom | August 22, 2023 | Trucking

Transportation-focused partner Bluejay Capital to support growth effort

KR publishes research report on material compatibility for liquid hydrogen storage for ships

Rice supply faces new threat as India mulls more limits

Bloomberg | August 22, 2023 | International Trade | Commodity

India, the world’s biggest rice exporter, is considering more restrictions on its shipments of the grain as the nation grapples with rising food prices, a move that’s likely to further tighten global supply.

Hydrogen automaker H2X Global secures US$57M from North American firm to deliver on US$300M in orders

AJOT Newsroom | August 22, 2023 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Construction equipment from India for a critical infrastructure project in Africa

AJOT Newsroom | August 22, 2023 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

Total Movements, member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in India, was entrusted with the task of moving important and urgently required construction equipment from India to Africa.

Challenge Group welcomes the arrival of B767-300BDSF aircraft, boosting fleet capacity and flexibility

AJOT Newsroom | August 22, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Challenge Group is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its fleet - the B767-300BDSF aircraft. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the company, enhancing its overall capacity and operational flexibility to better serve its customers worldwide.

World’s busiest international airport sees China rebound lifting passenger numbers

Bloomberg | August 22, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

US lifts controls on some China firms ahead of Raimondo trip

Bloomberg | August 22, 2023 | International Trade

The US lifted restrictions on 27 Chinese companies and organizations, a sign Washington is extending an apparent olive branch ahead of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo’s planned trip to Beijing this month.

Swiss watch exports post first monthly decline in two years

Bloomberg | August 22, 2023 | International Trade

Port of Baltimore welcomes largest ever container ship to visit Maryland

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Arrival of 15,432-TEU container ship Evergreen Ever Max shows the Port’s ability to accommodate the world’s largest ships.

Imports are up 12% in July at SC Ports

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

South Carolina Ports enters fiscal year 2024 showing signs of strength.

Biggest July ever for container TEUs at Port Houston

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

More than 2 million TEUs handled so far this year

Solar developers blast specter of new US tariffs as blow to climate

Renewable power developers blasted a US government decision that will slap new tariffs on solar exports from Southeast Asia, saying the move will slow clean energy deployment and harm climate progress.

ATA crowns national truck driving champions

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2023 | Trucking

The American Trucking Associations announced that James Gragg Wilson of Nevada, a professional driver for United Parcel Service, was named the Bendix Grand Champion of the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships.