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AJOT Newsroom | June 21, 2022

Port of Baltimore adds new ‘around the world’ container service

Service with Mediterranean Shipping Company includes Asia-Panama Canal and U.S.-Suez Canal rotation

Wilhelmsen enters into agreement to acquire Stromme to join forces on cargo hold cleaning and create an even better offering for customers

AJOT Newsroom | June 21, 2022 | Maritime

Wilhelmsen has announced that they have entered into an agreement with Seven Seas to acquire 100 % of their shares in their subsidiary Stromme. When established in 1971, Stromme became the first specialised cargo hold cleaning company in the marine industry. Today the company is a leading global player with extensive specialised experience within their field, providing customers with high quality solutions and innovations for cargo hold cleaning, withstanding the roughest conditions at sea.

China’s electric car exports more than double, mostly to Europe

Bloomberg | June 21, 2022 | International Trade

China’s shipments of cars rebounded in May, with electric vehicle exports more than doubling, as Covid lockdowns gradually ended.

Americraft Marine acquires Florida Jones Act-compliant shipbuilding facility

AJOT Newsroom | June 21, 2022 | Maritime

Libra Group subsidiary acquires St. Johns Ship Building, supporting need for Jones Act-compliant vessels, including those that advance U.S. energy independence

UK gives airlines a waiver on airport slots to ease travel chaos

Bloomberg | June 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

SEKO Logistics continues to build leadership team to drive international growth

AJOT Newsroom | June 21, 2022 | Logistics | People | Appointments

SEKO Logistics today confirmed two new appointments to their international leadership team to steer the growth of value-added global forwarding services and build SEKO’s value proposition in Australia.

JetBlue raises Spirit offer again as shareholder vote nears

Bloomberg | June 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

JetBlue Airways Corp. raised its offer to purchase Spirit Airlines Inc., the latest move in a multi-billion dollar takeover contest with rival Frontier Group Holdings Inc., with both would-be suitors battling to secure a swift track to expansion as domestic travel demand surges.