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SSY enters global offshore sector with Westshore acquisition

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Maritime | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Israel says Oman agrees to Israeli flights in its airspace

Bloomberg | February 23, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Chapman Freeborn wins Air Cargo Charter Broker of the Year

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Air Cargo | Charters

The STAT Times accolade recognises Chapman Freeborn as one of the industry’s most reliable air charterers, as it expands US presence with new Houston office

Future cargo ships to be powered by wind to fight climate change

• Scientists to retrofit large shipping vessels with ultramodern sails in efforts to cut carbon emissions • University of Southampton initiative will investigate how modern vessels perform on the ocean when fitted with the wing-sails • Funding from Innovate UK to investigate the potential of the technology and decarbonise the UK’s maritime sector

Dockers at the Port of Valencia get first hand knowledge of the H2PORTS hydrogen ReachStacker at the Hyster-Yale Group facilities in Weeze (Germany)

Prior to this visit, the group received online training to learn about the technical details of the ReachStacker, the expectations related to how to operate the truck and the planning of the deployment of the truck

Ukraine plans to avoid gas imports this year, Naftogaz CEO says

Bloomberg | February 23, 2023 | Energy

State tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel increased in 13 states in 2023

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Energy

In January 2023, state taxes and fees on gasoline and diesel fuel averaged $0.3163 per gallon (gal) of gasoline and $0.3388/gal of diesel fuel, according to our federal and state motor fuels taxes table. These taxes have increased in 13 states since July 2022.

Mad cow case in Brazil may boost Australian beef sales to China

Bloomberg | February 23, 2023 | International Trade | Commodity

Australia may prove to be a beneficiary of Brazil’s suspension of beef exports to China as the move could speed track talks to ease Beijing’s restrictions on imports of the meat from the country.

ZIM and HAI AN announce Lotus Link, a new a joint venture for domestic and regional shipping services in Vietnam

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Prigent becomes Vice President Freight Forwarding at InstaFreight

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Logistics | People | Appointments

InstaFreight, one of Europe’s fastest growing logistics scale ups, is strengthening its management level, with a newly created position of Vice President Freight Forwarding. Olivier Prigent has been hired for the role this February, to drive further growth and profitability within the 3PL department.

KPI OceanConnect, Pacific International Lines and Bunker One complete the first digital marine fuels deal outside Singapore waters on SGTraDex

The successful transaction by KPI OceanConnect, Pacific International Lines and Bunker One using SGTraDex marks a significant step in digitising the marine fuels supply chain’s ecosystem.

Secretary Raimondo: The CHIPS Act and a long-term vision for America’s technological leadership

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | International Trade

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo delivered a speech titled “The CHIPS Act and a Long-term Vision for America’s Technological Leadership” at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. In her remarks, Raimondo outlined the historic opportunity provided by the CHIPS and Science Act and the long-term goals she has set for the program to solidify America's technology and innovation leadership while protecting America’s economic and national security.

Cathay Cargo rebrands along with exciting news for customers

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Aligning with Cathay’s vision to become one of the world’s greatest service brands

Husky Corporation names Ellrich as new Vice President of Sales

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Energy | People | Appointments

Husky Corporation, a leading provider of fuel dispensing products and services, announces the appointment of Mike Ellrich as the new Vice President of Sales. Ellrich, previously the Central Regional Sales Manager at Husky Corporation, brings more than 27 years of experience in sales and business development to the role.

Union Pacific’s GHG reduction goals get a lift from hybrid cranes

Union Pacific Railroad’s sustainability goals are in for a literal lift.

Lucid, Nikola and Lordstown Motors miss EV goals by big margins

Bloomberg | February 23, 2023 | Trucking

Norfolk Southern announces East Palestine track excavation and remediation plan

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Norfolk Southern Corporation announced that it will now excavate the soil and replace the tracks in the derailment area as part of an enhanced remediation plan. The change comes in response to feedback from the citizens of East Palestine, Ohio. Work on the first rail line will begin immediately, with the second line to be replaced directly after.

Norfolk Southern announces paid sick leave agreement with engineering railroaders

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

3,000 union railroaders to benefit from new agreement

CD Terminal, MacroSource enter into long-term storage and handling agreement

CD Terminal, an Enstructure company, recently entered into a long-term storage and handling agreement at its newly acquired bulk terminal in Savage, MN, with Savannah, Georgia-based MacroSource LLC, an industry leader in wholesale distribution for dry bulk and liquid fertilizers.

ILWU-PMA update on contract talks

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

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