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DNV launches real-time emissions data verification solution for trusted collaboration across maritime value chain

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023

CMA CGM introduces service offer specially dedicated to tuna reefer shipments ex Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

CMA CGM presents its prime product specially dedicated to tuna reefer shipments out of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

HS Schiffahrts Group digitizes inspections and reporting with Kaiko Systems

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023 | Maritime | Technology

Kaiko Systems and HS Schiffahrts Group have announced a partnership to further digitize the Group's technical management processes across its entire managed fleet. The solution will digitize routine safety inspections, visual hull and equipment inspections, as well as occasional reports e.g. for stevedore damages, empowering HS Schiffahrts Group to achieve greater levels of safety and efficiency.

International ship autonomy and sustainability summit on course for Nor-Shipping 2023

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023 | Maritime

Nor-Shipping has confirmed that the Fourth International Ship Autonomy and Sustainability Summit will take place as part of Nor-Shipping 2023 on 8 June. The day-long summit, which focuses on the very latest technological, business and regulatory developments, will be held at Nor-Shipping’s newly refurbished Studio NOVA in Lillestrøm.

Ørsted enters strategic partnership with Acciona, taking a step forward in commercializing floating wind

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Ørsted has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the infrastructure division of Acciona to explore options for floating offshore wind foundations. Acciona is a global engineering and construction firm focused on renewables and a leading designer of innovative floating wind foundation solutions. The collaboration will combine Ørsted’s world-leading expertise in offshore wind with Acciona’s unique experience in large-scale construction projects and focus on carbon reduction through the use of carbon-neutral materials.

Malaysia’s exports contract for the first time in 31 months

Bloomberg | April 19, 2023 | International Trade

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending April 15, 2023

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Construction started on Lhyfe’s third green and renewable hydrogen production site, in partnership with AREC Occitanie

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

The Lhyfe Occitanie project, previously known as Val d’Hygo, was selected by the Region of Occitanie under the Occitanie H2 Corridor project in 2021.

International Trade

Bloomberg | April 19, 2023

Putin’s back door for whisky, cognac gives distillers a headache

International spirits brands that halted supplies of premium liquor to Russia have lost control over whether their stock is sold there, thanks to a government scheme allowing drinks imports without the trademark owners’ consent.

FourKites introduces industry-first supply chain sustainability analytics

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023 | Shipping Technology

New enhancements to FourKites’ Sustainability Hub will help supply chain leaders with advanced emissions tracking and reporting capabilities

Naming ceremony of two ZIM LNG vessels, ZIM MOUNT EVEREST and ZIM MOUNT BLANC held in SHI Shipyard in Korea

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Ukraine’s Black Sea crop exports resume after latest halt

Bloomberg | April 19, 2023 | International Trade | Commodity

Air Europa pilots set to strike over pay amid IAG takeover

Bloomberg | April 19, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Forecast retail gasoline prices for summer 2023 will be lower than last summer

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023 | Energy

In our April Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we estimate that U.S. retail gasoline prices this summer for regular-grade gasoline will average about $3.50 per gallon (gal), or about 80 cents/gal less than the price last summer, which was the highest price since summer 2014.

CMA CGM suspension of reefer shipments to Douala, Cameroon

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

UWL deepens commitment to Brazil, highlights new office in Itajaí

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023 | Logistics | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Growing market demand called for larger, more centralized presence in region

ONE orders two containerized units from Econowind for wind-assist propulsion

AJOT Newsroom | April 19, 2023 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE) has decided to install two containerized wind assist units on one of their operated container feeder ships before the end of 2023. The 143m, 1036 TEU capacity ‘Kalamazoo’ is owned by Singapore-based Norse and the wind assist systems will be supplied by the Netherlands-based company, Econowind.