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CCM completed new M&R system deployment

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | Intermodal

The completely intuitive system is not only fully integrated with the rest of CCM’s Chassis Management Application Suite, but also accessible via mobile app.

Oil steadies as investors weigh demand concerns, Saudi moves

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | Energy

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Brent Hebert named Dupré Logistics’ Chief Administrative Officer

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Lafayette, Louisiana– Dupré Logistics has named Brent Hebert as Chief Administrative Officer reporting to Mike Weindel, Dupré Logistics President.

Saportio new Executive Director at South Jersey Port

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Intermodal cargo up 10.5 percent in Savannah

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

Intermodal cargo continues its powerful rise at the Georgia Ports Authority, achieving 10.5 percent growth in July. Over the past three years, the Port of Savannah has grown its rail volume by 35.4 percent, completing more than 507,000 intermodal lifts in the fiscal year that ended in June.

More waivers, more woes for struggling soy markets

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | International Trade

Heavy fuel oil with scrubbers will have a positive effect on global CO2 emissions

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | Maritime

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Australia is on track to become world’s largest LNG exporter

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | Energy | By The Numbers

Australia is on track to surpass Qatar as the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, according to Australia’s Department of Industry, Innovation, and Science (DIIS).

New construction deliveries struggle to meet demand for industrial space

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | International Trade

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Sustainability and craftsmanship are key to surviving European fabric market

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | International Trade

European fabric manufacturers are counting on sustainability and craftsmanship as the key to surviving the pressure of an increasingly challenging economic environment, according to a report in issue No 198 of Textile Outlook International from the global business information company Textiles Intelligence. Manufacturers also face pressure from growing numbers of conscientious and frugal consumers who are demanding innovative and environmentally friendly products which provide individual character. They are hoping, therefore, that a focus on sustainability and craftsmanship will provide them with a competitive advantage. Reflecting this focus, exhibitors at the European fabric fairs for the spring/summer 2020 season presented a number of innovations in materials, including fibres derived from recycled waste materials and fibres derived from sustainably sourced natural materials. Linen, hemp and lyocell proved to be favoured materials, as did linen in mixes with other natural fibres, notably cotton, silk and wool. Exhibitors who had demonstrated a strong commitment to developing sustainable materials were championed at the fairs. At Munich Fabric Start, denim manufacturer Soorty received an award for its Rain Shield performance fabric which incorporates sustainable fibres--including Repreve nylon fibres and Tencel cellulose fibres. A number of exhibitors seeking to elevate their sustainability credentials presented traceable materials, and many exhibitors promoted the fact that they had been awarded various sustainability certifications in recognition of their compliance with sustainability standards. Also, many exhibitors demonstrated new methods of sustainable production, including regeneration and recycling processes. Other exhibitors, meanwhile, are focusing on creative craftsmanship. Some of them are employing skilled artisans in order to produce exceptional and rare hand-crafted products featuring design details which include ancestral weaving, beading, embroidery, novel dyeing and traditional Japanese embellishment. Many exhibitors are aware that, despite economic challenges, consumers are prepared to pay a premium for sustainable or creatively crafted products. Consequently, they are taking advantage of this by racing ahead with research and development in these areas, and it is these exhibitors who will reap the rewards.

Fraport reports stable performance achieved during the first six months of the 2019

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

Stranded, squeezed and seething as Hong Kong Airport shuts down

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | Air Cargo

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MOL and COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation sign MOU

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | Energy

On 6 August 2019, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation Co., Ltd., which is a subsidiary of China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding