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With its new partner Vanas Intralogistic Solutions, SCALLOG accelerates its development in the BENELUX

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

In order to strengthen its presence in Benelux, a hub of international logistics and gateway to Europe, SCALLOG announces the signing of a commercial agreement with Vanas Intralogistic Solutions, the leader in intralogistics solutions dedicated to optimizing warehouse performance.

Taiwan envoy calls US tax treatment ‘unfair,’ wants deeper trade

Bloomberg | May 30, 2023 | International Trade

ICTSI to expand Manila flagship with new berth

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is adding another berth to its flagship, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).

Eni and RINA sign partnership to accelerate the energy transition and decarbonization of maritime transport

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | Green Shipping

German automakers urge postponing post-Brexit rules on EVs

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | International Trade

International Trade

Bloomberg | May 30, 2023

US sanctions Chinese firms over machines that make fake pills

The US accused several Chinese companies of shipping machines that make counterfeit pills to the US and Mexico, and hit more than a dozen entities with sanctions as it looks to crack down on a trade officials say is contributing to the opioid crisis.

ACL receives the U.S. Coast Guard’s QUALSHIP 21 certification for its entire fleet of vessels

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Using 3D models is a game-changer for ship design, but what does it mean in practice?

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | Maritime | Technology

The use of 3D ‘digital twins’ for class approval represents a milestone in our ongoing focus on applying digitalisation to increase productivity and shorten the calendar time for ship design, writes Joonas Määttänen, project engineer at Deltamarin’s concept design department.

Star Information Systems supercharges flagship system with new tech platform

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | Maritime | Technology

As part of its drive to continuously improve its rig and vessel management solutions to meet the future demands of the shipping and offshore industries, Norwegian software supplier Star Information Systems (STAR) has launched STAR Suite – comprising its STAR enterprise asset management (EAM) system and apps but now featuring an advanced technological platform that combines the best web and native functionality and performance.

Denim and ZUUM streamline supply chain operations with new integration

Denim | May 30, 2023 | Shipping Technology

Denim partners with ZUUM to integrate services for enhanced logistics efficiency. The collaboration eliminates manual data entry, streamlines payments and financing, and optimizes supply chain operations, elevating customer experiences across the board.

Drewry Port Throughput Indices May 2023

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

The Drewry Container Port Throughput Indices are a series of calendar adjusted volume growth/decline indices based on monthly throughput data for a sample of over 340 ports worldwide, representing over 80% of global volumes.

OOCL’s new 24,188 TEU container vessel named “OOCL Piraeus”

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (“OOCL”) hosted the naming ceremony of a brand-new 24,188 TEU vessel container today at the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS) shipyard.

Hutchison Ports to achieve net-zero in UK by 2035

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Hutchison Ports has set a target of 2035 for its three UK ports to achieve Net-Zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

Freight industry must resist the tidal wave of drug smuggling

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | International Trade

KBR recognized on America’s Climate Leaders list 2023 by USA Today

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | Green Shipping

KBR has been recognized by USA Today as one of America's Climate Leaders for 2023. This data-driven recognition ranks U.S.-based companies that have cut their carbon footprint in recent years.

Europe’s unwanted coal heads to China and India as heat builds

Bloomberg | May 30, 2023 | Energy | Logistics

Transnet to create unit in October to enable private rail access

Bloomberg | May 30, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

Transnet SOC Ltd. is pushing ahead with plans to boost private participation in South Africa’s ports and freight-rail networks as the state-owned logistics company’s operational performance deteriorates.

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023

Cargo iQ collaborates with FIATA and ASA to drive air cargo standardization

The three global associations will work together to strengthen collaboration between forwarders, handlers, and airlines, to drive unified high standards

International Trade

Bloomberg | May 30, 2023

US-led Pacific group reaches deal on supply chain resilience

Fourteen countries in US-led Indo-Pacific trade talks agreed on supply chain coordination, the most substantial progress so far in President Joe Biden’s new initiative for the region.

UK freight association elects new national chair and vice-chair

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2023 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Charles Hogg has succeeded Rachel Morley as the elected national chair of BIFA – the British International Freight Association – for a two-year period.

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