Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Høglund lands six repeat orders to supply integrated automation and control for VLECs at Jiangnan shipyard

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2022 | Maritime | Technology

Automation specialist Høglund Marine Solutions has signed six more contracts with Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co Ltd and Babcock LGE to supply Integrated Automation (IAS), Cargo and Fuel Gas Control Systems (CCS and FGCS) for six very large ethane carrier (VLEC) newbuilds. Three vessels will be owned by AW Shipping Limited, (a joint venture shipping company, established by Wanhua Chemical Group and Abu Dhabi National Petroleum Corporation), one by Hong Kong-headquartered Pacific Gas and two by Tianjin Southwest Maritime.

Full steam ahead: Europe to spend $7.4 billion on geothermal heating, capacity to reach 6.2 GWt by 2030

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2022 | Energy | Alternative

The European geothermal heating market, at one time dominated by only a handful of countries, is set to experience a purple patch in the coming years as governments scramble to find an affordable alternative to expensive gas-fired heating, Rystad Energy research shows.

Ports & Terminals

Bloomberg | September 27, 2022

West Coast dockworker talks imperiled by Seattle labor dispute

A dispute over the assignment of work at a terminal in Seattle is casting a shadow on the outcome of talks to reach a new labor contract between 22,000 dockworkers at 29 US West Coast ports and about 70 employers, the union representing the employees said.

Intermodal

Bloomberg | September 27, 2022

A $4.7 billion mega-tunnel is Quebec Premier’s grudging priority

Quebec Premier Francois Legault, on the verge of a decisive re-election victory, will begin his second term with a major challenge: how to deliver a multibillion-dollar project that many voters don’t want and that his government doesn’t intend to pay for entirely on its own.

France’s FNTR Nord and Alpega’s Teleroute Freight Exchange partner to reduce empty trucks and CO2 emissions

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Dustin to service center manager in Shreveport, Louisiana

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Garrett Dustin has been promoted to service center manager in Shreveport, Louisiana.

IRG to construct new, 227,000 Sq. Ft. distribution facility for RoadOne IntermodaLogistics in Suffolk, Virginia

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Industrial Realty Group, LLC (IRG), one of the largest industrial real estate developers in the nation, has announced an agreement has been executed to develop a state-of-the-art distribution facility in Suffolk near the Port of Virginia. Upon completion, the project will be fully leased to RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a single source intermodal, distribution, and logistics services company with a national footprint.

Major terminal expansion begins at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) has announced the start of a major terminal expansion project. The terminal expansion is part of a multi-faceted master plan designed to strengthen the airport’s long-term appeal and functionality for airlines and passengers alike.

Port of Corpus Christi becomes first port puthority in state to achieve Texas Cyberstar Certificate program approval

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2022 | Ports & Terminals

U.S. LNG imports reached 15-year lows first-half 2022, displaced by natural gas production

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2022 | Energy

In the first six months of 2022, U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports were the lowest in at least 15 years, averaging 0.08 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), compared with the five-year (2017–21) average of 0.2 Bcf/d for the same period. LNG imports usually peak in the winter months (October–March), and most natural gas imported into the United States comes by pipeline from Canada.

Airline chiefs lambast Truss budget plan that sank the pound

Bloomberg | September 27, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Kinder Morgan announces sale of equity interests in Elba Liquefaction Company

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2022 | Energy

Korea EV cell makers holding up well against weak won

Bloomberg | September 27, 2022 | International Trade

Boeing delivers on 100th 737-800 BCF order to AerCap

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• AerCap Cargo was the first BCF customer and is the largest lessor of the 737-800BCF • AerCap Cargo Head: E-Commerce growth fuels increased demand for 737-800BCF • Boeing has more than 250 orders and commitments from over 20 customers

WTO chief sees world economy edging into a recession

Bloomberg | September 27, 2022 | International Trade

Liverpool port says strike to hurt region’s gains as trade hub

Bloomberg | September 27, 2022 | Ports & Terminals

A dockworkers’ strike at the Port of Liverpool undermines the progress the region has made to become an important UK gateway for global trade, an executive with port’s owner said.

IATA to trial CO2 emission calculator for air cargo with Etihad

AJOT Newsroom | September 27, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be trialing a CO2 emissions calculation tool specifically developed for cargo flights together with Etihad Airways.