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Crowley completes first vessel acquisition for US defense sealifts

AJOT Newsroom | March 22, 2022 | Maritime

Crowley has successfully managed the acquisition of the MV Honor, the first vessel acquisition under its contract to help recapitalize a sealift fleet with the U.S. Maritime Administration. With the forthcoming acquisition of the MV Freedom, vehicle carriers are part of the multi-year vessel acquisition and management contract designed to help recapitalize the US Ready Reserve Force.

Chicago wheat fluctuates with war and weather fueling volatility

Bloomberg | March 22, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

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Bloomberg | March 22, 2022

Spain trucker protest widens as more firms hit by disruption

Three major federations of truck owners joined a protest in Spain over soaring fuel prices despite the government’s pledge to give direct aid, escalating a movement that’s hindering trade and some industries.

FIATA President addresses the maritime crisis with WTO Director General

AJOT Newsroom | March 22, 2022 | Intermodal | Maritime | Trucking

On 21 March 2022, the FIATA President took part in a closed CEO high-level dialogue with the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), as a side meeting to the WTO Global Supply Chains Forum. The meeting brought together CEOs and leaders from shipping, logistics, and trading to build a 360-degree picture of the challenges and opportunities facing global supply chain partners, with the aim of fostering dialogue and engagement to shape resilient, sustainable and inclusive solutions.

Seed Group partners with TradeTech leader Nexxiot to accelerate cutting-edge digital supply chain services across the MENA and GCC region

AJOT Newsroom | March 22, 2022 | Shipping Technology

Seed Group, a company of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has announced a new strategic partnership with Nexxiot, a Swiss firm and TradeTech leader, to drive the adoption of cutting-edge supply chain technology to facilitate unparalleled capabilities in global trade.

FreightFlows secures strategic capital to debut predictive maritime platform which will transform the global shipping market

AJOT Newsroom | March 22, 2022 | Maritime | Technology

US and U.K. getting close to deal to remove metals tariffs

Bloomberg | March 22, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

The U.S. and U.K. are nearing a deal to resolve tariffs on British metals, seeking to end a longstanding irritant as the nations work to strengthen trade and integration.

CMA CGM Niger - intermodal solutions

AJOT Newsroom | March 22, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

CMA CGM has announced that cargo bound for Niger final destination will no longer be routed through the corridor Togo > Burkina Faso until further notice.

VINCI Airports sells its stake in Stockholm Skavsta Airport management company to Arlandastad Group and signs an agreement to develop a photovoltaic power plant

• VINCI Airports sells 90.1% of Stockholm Skavsta Flygplats AB to real estate Swedish Arlandastad Group, which will develop 484 hectares of land on the airport site • VINCI Airports and Arlandastad Group sign an agreement for the construction and operation of one of Sweden's largest solar power plants on the airport site and aim to jointly develop a photovoltaic farm programme in Sweden.

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