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Best ever AntwerpXL comes to a close

AJOT | November 30, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

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Port of Hueneme receives grant to build the first in the US port auto parking structure

AJOT | November 29, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals

Earlier this month, the Port of Hueneme was awarded a $2 million federal grant for planning activities related to a parking structure that will serve as the transfer point between ocean-going vessels and the rail or trucks being used to transport automobiles off port.

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Steveco upgrades RoRo cargo handling with Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane

AJOT | November 29, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

After a successful handover in Q4 2023, Finnish stevedoring company Steveco Oy started operating their new Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 Mobile Harbor Crane at their RoRo terminal in HaminaKotka, southern Finland, as they continue to modernize their equipment, increase handling capacity and improve operational flexibility.

US warns of evolving threats to ships sailing in Red Sea

Bloomberg | November 28, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

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From cross-fillings to long-term solutions, how the Panama Canal is addressing the issue of water head on 

AJOT | November 27, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

The Panama Canal has been a diligent steward of its most precious resource—water, dedicating extensive research and investments to its management.

US to review terrorist label for Houthis after ship seized

Bloomberg | November 21, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

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Marfin trial of SulNOxEco™ demonstrates fuel savings of up to 6.4%

AJOT | November 20, 2023 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Marfin Management S.A.M. confirms an expanded trial of SulNOx products onboard up to six vessels following successful initial trial of drop-in fuel conditioner SulNOxEco™.

Israeli vessel’s capture reignites fears over Mideast shipping
Maritime
Bloomberg | Top Story | November 20, 2023

Israeli vessel’s capture reignites fears over Mideast shipping

A Israeli-owned ship seized in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in retaliation for the war in Gaza is raising fears over more widespread disruption in one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
Vessel seized in Red Sea chartered by Japanese shipping line

Bloomberg | November 19, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

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For Port of Vancouver USA, Subaru vehicles drive record month in October

AJOT | November 17, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Ports

More than 13,500 Subaru vehicles were processed at Terminal 4 in October, highlighting the largest volume month in the automaker’s 30-year history at the port...

Canada’s proposed “Anti-Scab” legislation stirs controversy
Maritime
Leo Ryan | Top Story | November 17, 2023

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Canada’s proposed “Anti-Scab” legislation stirs controversy

The long-anticipated initiative late last week drew rapid approval from labour union circles but sharp criticism from industry groups ranging from small business to manufacturers and grain exporters.
Port of Brunswick welcomes Gold Star service from Mexico
Maritime
AJOT | Top Story | November 16, 2023

Port of Brunswick welcomes Gold Star service from Mexico

Auto port seeing strong volume growth...
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It can now cost $4 million to skip the queue at the Panama Canal

Bloomberg | November 09, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

A logjam at the Panama Canal is leaving shipowners hauling everything from fuels to grains between the US and Asia with no good options - spend weeks waiting at sea, sail around South America, or pay an exorbitant amount to jump the queue.

JAXPORT facilitates the move of nearly 900 pieces of military cargo ahead of Veterans Day
Maritime
AJOT | Top Story | November 09, 2023

JAXPORT facilitates the move of nearly 900 pieces of military cargo ahead of Veterans Day

The Blount Island Marine Terminal was the preferred strategic port for completing the loading mission because of its proximity to the Fort Liberty, N.C. (formerly Fort Bragg) military base...
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Brunswick auto, machinery volumes up 61 percent in September

AJOT | November 02, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals

Auto port capacity expanding to take on new business

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Coastal RoRo vessel successfully operated using biofuel mixed waste cooking oil directly with fuel oil

AJOT | November 01, 2023 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and its group company MOL Coastal Shipping, Ltd. today announced that an MOL Coastal Shipping-operated 499 GT coastal RoRo vessel, the "Tetsuun Maru No.1", was successfully operated using biofuel made by mixing waste cooking oil directly with heavy fuel oil.

Lynch: Brunswick on track to be top U.S. auto and RoRo port
Maritime
AJOT | Top Story | November 01, 2023

Lynch: Brunswick on track to be top U.S. auto and RoRo port

$262 million in infrastructure improvements with plenty of room to grow
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Throughput in port of Rotterdam falls by 6.0% in first three quarters

AJOT | October 23, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals

In the first nine months of 2023, there was 6% less throughput in the port of Rotterdam: 329.9 million tons compared to 351.0 million tons in the same period in 2022.

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ARC Group awarded Maritime Security Program contract

AJOT | October 17, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC) was awarded a new Maritime Security Program (MSP) Operating Agreement by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for the operation of the soon-to-be-renamed M/V ARC Honor.

Lynch: GPA ‘all-in’ on building best gateway for U.S. supply chains
Maritime
AJOT | Top Story | October 12, 2023

Lynch: GPA ‘all-in’ on building best gateway for U.S. supply chains

Two-pillar growth strategy focuses on containers, Ro/Ro

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