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Bloomberg | April 11, 2022

South Africans to face chicken price surge on tariffs, importers warn

South Africa should scrap all trade-related tariffs on chicken, introduce a three-year moratorium on new duties and remove value-added tax on the protein to ease pressure on food costs, according to a group that represents importers and exporters of poultry, beef and pork.

IICL launches test simulator to assist inspectors in exam preparation

AJOT Newsroom | April 11, 2022 | Maritime

Amtrak statement on General and Legislative Annual Report and Fiscal Year 2023 Grant request

AJOT Newsroom | April 11, 2022 | Intermodal | Rail

CMA CGM BAF update for Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco Ro/Ro services

AJOT Newsroom | April 11, 2022 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Bolloré transports six electrical transformers under the Compact II program

AJOT Newsroom | April 11, 2022 | Project / Heavy Lift

Bolloré Transport & Logistics Benin teams transported six electrical transformers weighing a total of 464 tonnes to equip numerous thermal power stations in Benin.

Tive raises $54m in Series B funding led by AXA Venture Partners

AJOT Newsroom | April 11, 2022 | Shipping Technology

Shekou, China adds restrictions for frozen meat and seafood products

AJOT Newsroom | April 11, 2022 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

NAPA, ClassNK and Marubeni to collaborate on fleet-wide study of EEXI and CII’s effect on operations

AJOT Newsroom | April 11, 2022 | Shipping Technology

NAPA and ClassNK will work together with Marubeni to evaluate potential fuel savings achievable through voyage optimization, and compare adaptation strategies

CMA CGM bans plastic onboard ships

AJOT Newsroom | April 11, 2022 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

As part of a renewed commitment towards more sustainable trade, the CMA CGM Group announced its decision to no longer carry plastic waste on their ships as of June 1st, 2022.

KR signs MOU with DSME to collaborate on MASS technology

AJOT Newsroom | April 11, 2022 | Maritime

The Korean Register (KR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME) to jointly research the development of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) technology.

CMA CGM ISPS Terminal Surcharge for South Africa import/export effective April 1st, 2022

AJOT Newsroom | April 11, 2022 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

UK freight association strengthens Policy and Compliance team

AJOT Newsroom | April 11, 2022 | Logistics | People | Appointments

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has strengthened its Policy and Compliance team with the appointment of Igor Popovics as policy and compliance advisor with responsibility for Customs and frontier-related issues.

Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI) rises 4.09% in March

AJOT Newsroom | April 11, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

After falling in February, the Index returns to the upward trend of recent months marked by supply chain disruptions and the complex international environment