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Exxon bets on China chemicals growth even as US relations sour

Bloomberg | June 01, 2023 | Energy

Exxon Mobil Corp. is forging ahead with a multi-billion-dollar petrochemical complex that’s the cornerstone of its growth strategy in China, even as political tensions push other corporations to reassess their exposure there.

Neptune Pacific Direct Line expands services network to the South Pacific

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Swiss watch exports to US suffer first drop in two years

Bloomberg | June 01, 2023 | International Trade

Monthly Swiss watch exports to the US declined for the first time in more than two years signaling a slowdown in demand from the biggest market for pricey timepieces.

Victoria International Container Terminal welcomes COSCO’s ANE service

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s Australian operation and the first fully automated container terminal in Australia, received the inaugural call of COSCO Shipping Lines’ recently launched ANE service.

Taiwan shipping firms set to hand out bumper bonuses again

Bloomberg | June 01, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Taiwanese shipping companies are handing out bumper mid-year bonuses despite a slump in global cargo as the industry continues to benefit from earlier pandemic gains.

Belgian logistics company Zuidnatie orders Konecranes Generation 6 mobile harbor crane to raise capacity, lower emissions

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Flagship Founders’ latest startup spin-off: Arinto provides ‘arrival optimization’ technology for more efficient sea voyages

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2023 | Maritime | Technology

• Venture studio Flagship Founders is launching Arinto, a new startup with a sustainability focus within the shipping industry. • With Arinto's software, the arrival time of ships can be calculated and planned so that they arrive at the port at the best possible time and waiting times are minimised. • In this way, the cruising speed can be optimized, thereby significantly reducing fuel consumption and the associated costs and emissions.

Looming US economic recession might not kill the peak season

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Crucial updates to the guidelines on the application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention for the industry

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2023 | Maritime

China’s natural gas consumption and LNG imports declined in 2022, amid zero-COVID policies

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2023 | Energy

In 2022, annual natural gas consumption in China declined by 1%, or 0.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), from 2021, according to data from S&P Global Commodity Insights—the first decline in annual consumption since 1990, according to our International Energy Statistics.

Women In Trucking Association announces its June 2023 Member of the Month

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2023 | Trucking

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Stephanie Klang as its June 2023 Member of the Month. As a professional driver for 38 years with 4 million miles, she provides her knowledge and perspective as an industry advocate and driver ambassador.

Industry-wide survey to gauge awareness and perception of low/zero emission vessels and wind propulsion technology

The International Windship Association has launched a survey for members of the ship owning, ship operating and regulatory community to ascertain current levels of awareness around, and perceptions of, wind propulsion technology and the role it plays in the industry meeting IMO GHG Strategy targets by 2040 and beyond.

Rajab named general manager of Aeronet Chicago

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2023 | Logistics | People | Appointments

DHL takes green logistics to the next level with Formula 1® launching a first truck fleet powered by biofuel to reduce carbon footprint

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2023 | Green Shipping | Trucking

• DHL adds 18 new trucks now running on biofuel for all European races this season • Carbon emissions can be reduced by a minimum of 60% when compared to standard fuels, with potential for higher savings • Use of sustainably fueled trucks could be expanded in the coming years through the partnership • DHL and Formula 1® are dedicated to a greener future and take action to minimize carbon footprint

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