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G-7 to ban Russian diamonds starting next year

Bloomberg | December 06, 2023 | International Trade

Russian uranium import ban teed up for US House floor vote
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | December 06, 2023

Russian uranium import ban teed up for US House floor vote

Legislation that would bar the import of enriched Russian uranium into the US has been teed up for a vote in the US House of Representatives.
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Singapore, Long Beach, Los Angeles ports unveil green, digital shipping corridor partnership strategy

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Today, at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles unveiled a partnership strategy for a green and digital shipping corridor across the Pacific Ocean. 

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Air New Zealand to fly Amazon-backed electric plane in 2026

Bloomberg | December 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

Air New Zealand Ltd. ordered an electric plane from an Amazon.com Inc.-backed startup as part of a plan to operate commercial flights with cleaner, next-generation aircraft in little more than two years.

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October marks busiest month of 2023 at the Port of New York and New Jersey

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

In October, the Port of New York and New Jersey recorded its highest total monthly volume of 2023, moving 742,571 TEUs (409,680 containers). The seaport was the nation’s second busiest through the month as retailers pushed...

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JetBlue-Spirit deal judge weighs impact on low-fare passengers

Bloomberg | December 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

No-frills travelers who rely on cheap air fares to cities like Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or Las Vegas will be the key focus of a federal judge deciding the fate of JetBlue Airways Corp.’s $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines Inc., after a five-week US antitrust trial.

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Chunk of global trade menaced by attacks on Red Sea shipping

Bloomberg | December 06, 2023 | Maritime | Bulk

Fresh attacks on vessels in the Red Sea are raising insurance premiums for ships in the region and menacing commerce in a conduit for 12% of world trade.

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The Northwest Seaport Alliance names Bellerud as COO

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | People | Appointments

The Northwest Seaport Alliance is welcoming Jeff Bellerud as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing marine operations including rail, road, terminals, breakbulk operations, and management of the waterway. 

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Cosmatos transports heavy silos in Greece

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

The project experts from Cosmatos Shipping Services, a member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for Greece, got to manage another demanding transportation of heavy and outsized silos in Greece.

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Luxcargo Handling S.A. to take over Luxair’s ramp and cargo handling activities

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Cargolux has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Luxcargo Handling S.A., LCH, has been awarded a license for ramp handling at Luxembourg airport.

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Danx Carousel expands leadership team

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Among the leadership appointments made by the time-critical logistics specialist is the introduction of a new Chief Financial Officer to the executive team

CMA CGM FAK rates - from Asia to North Europe for January 1st

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

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Gulftainer holds roadshow in China to showcase the integrated trade gateways in UAE’s Northern Emirates

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Gulftainer, a leading regional ports and terminals operator, and tailored supply chain and logistics solutions provider, has conducted a successful roadshow in China to highlight the integrated trade and logistics capabilities of the UAE’s gateways in the Northern Emirates, which are strategically located on Sharjah’s coast both inside and outside the Straits of Hormuz, serving the major east-west shipping routes, the UAE and the wider Indian Ocean rim.

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DNV awards AiP for world’s largest car carrier design by China Merchants

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

At the Marintec China trade fair, DNV awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. for its ground-breaking 11,000-CEU capacity pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) design.

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AiO member, Big Log Morocco completed Roll-on/Roll-off of Manitou equipment to Senegal

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Big Log Morocco completed RoRo Shipment of Manitou equipment from Khouribga City, Morocco to Dakar, Senegal.

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Pacific International Lines and DP World sign MOU to jointly develop green solutions for global supply chains

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Pacific International Lines (PIL) and DP World have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop green solutions to decarbonise global supply chains.

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Associated natural gas production has tripled since 2018 in top three Permian oil plays

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Energy

Production of associated-dissolved natural gas, or associated natural gas, which is natural gas produced from predominantly oil wells, has nearly tripled since 2018 in the three top-producing tight oil plays in the Permian region.

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Yusen Logistics partners with Pickle Robot to streamline container unloading, enhancing worker safety and efficiency

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Logistics

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc., a leading global supply chain logistics company, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Pickle Robot Company (“Pickle Robot”), a leader in physical AI and robotic automation.

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