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Where there are no tracks, Prangl is on the road: The FT Series rail vehicle transporter

In Linz, Austria, the old railroad bridge over the River Danube was dismantled in 2016 and replaced with a new road bridge, which was opened in 2021 without any rail access.

MIS Marine continues global expansion with new Houston office and senior US hire

AJOT Newsroom | May 25, 2023 | Maritime

MIS Marine, the leading marine assurance technology experts company, has announced the opening of its first US office in Houston, which bolsters its presence in the Americas.

Key Russian fuel finds its way back to buyers in South Korea

Bloomberg | May 25, 2023 | Energy

Alfa Laval advances fuel transition with FCM Methanol for four pioneering methanol-fuelled vessels

Alfa Laval is at the forefront of the marine industry's fuel transition with its methanol solutions, knowledge and experience. The pioneering methanol-driven project for a Chinese shipowner involves installation of Alfa Laval's FCM Methanol-the low-flashpoint fuel supply system (LFSS), on board four of its vessels.

New collaboration keeps Missouri and Mississippi Rivers traffic moving during drought & floods

With low water levels alternating with flood conditions to disrupt operations on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers in recent years, those involved in creating the plans and policies to keep river traffic moving have found new ways to partner to strengthen the resiliency of the rivers for navigation.

SaaS startup zero44 closes financing round of €2.5 million

AJOT Newsroom | May 25, 2023 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

• zero44 offers CO2 management software for companies in the shipping industry. • The Berlin-based startup was able to attract early-stage investor Atlantic Labs, among others, for its seed financing round. • The new capital will be used for the further development of zero44's software, new customer acquisition and the further expansion of the team.

Oakland Harbor Turning Basins Feasibility Study public review period extended

AJOT Newsroom | May 25, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

Public review period extended to June 16, 2023

Hitachi Rail names Turntide Technologies preferred supplier of traction battery systems for UK trial

AJOT Newsroom | May 25, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

ICTSI Manila partners with Autosweep to improve gate process for trucks

AJOT Newsroom | May 25, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals | Trucking

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) is partnering with Intelligent E-Processes Technologies Corp. (IETC), the subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation that manages Autosweep RFID, to enable a faster, more seamless gate process for trucks at the Port of Manila.

China confirms Commerce Minister to meet with US’s Raimondo, Tai

Bloomberg | May 25, 2023 | International Trade

Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | May 25, 2023

Dimerco San Francisco starts flexible devanning services in certified bonded warehouse

Global freight forwarder Dimerco Express has set up in house devanning services at its San Francisco operation which will speed up the delivery process by between 3 to 5 days. Compared with other Container Freight Stations (CFS) handling Less Container Loads (LCL), the onsite capability means Dimerco can shorten the pick-up time by targeting the earliest available appointment and the load can be devanned on the same day.

PSA acquires stake in SOTRANS Group, a leading logistics provider, forming a stragetic partnership with ITL Corporation

AJOT Newsroom | May 25, 2023 | Logistics | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Saudi Arabia snaps up Russian diesel and sends its own to Europe

Bloomberg | May 25, 2023 | Energy

Air France-KLM’s Transavia scraps 210 flights over jet shortage

Bloomberg | May 25, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Cathay CEO says cabin crew incident hurt Hong Kong’s image

Bloomberg | May 25, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Hydrogen hype is raging but can’t lure investment to Europe

Bloomberg | May 25, 2023 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

As Europe seeks to exit fossil fuels, a relatively unproven alternative is forming the backbone of its clean-energy plans — but failing to convince investors.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | May 24, 2023

Growing importance of inland ports fuels multi-million dollar investments at four ports in St. Louis region

Investments underway or planned at four ports in the St. Louis area are supported by an influx of federal and state funding that underscores the growing importance of inland ports in the global supply chain. The investments have the bi-state region poised to support continued growth in traditional barge services and intermodal operations, while helping to prepare for the arrival of new Container-on-Vessel service in the Midwest.

Air Cargo

Bloomberg | May 24, 2023

American-JetBlue alliance is blocked as anticompetitive

American Airlines Group Inc. and JetBlue Airways Corp. must dissolve a partnership covering flights across the northeastern US, after a federal judge agreed with antitrust enforcers that the alliance would reduce competition and boost fares for consumers.

Argentina to restrict FX access for oil companies’ imports

Bloomberg | May 24, 2023 | Energy

Trailer Bridge appoints new CFO

Trailer Bridge, Inc., a full-service, asset-light transportation solution provider, today announced the appointment of Greg Kleffner as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Greg will oversee the company’s finances as well as support the execution of its multifaceted strategy to be a billion-dollar company by 2027.

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