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Showcasing environmental initiatives across the supply chain to improve global sustainability

Port of New Orleans announces $7.1 million in federal funding for sustainability infrastructure
Green Shipping
AJOT | Top Story | April 25, 2024

Port of New Orleans announces $7.1 million in federal funding for sustainability infrastructure

Grant money also supports Port NOLA’s workforce development initiatives to create pathways for the thousands of jobs the new Louisiana International Terminal will generate.
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IAG Cargo transitions 160-truck fleet at London Heathrow to hydrotreated vegetable oil

AJOT | April 25, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has completed a transition from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for its 160-strong ground vehicle fleet at London Heathrow.

America’s ports will reduce air pollution with $150 million in FHWA grants

AJOT | April 25, 2024 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals

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Asahi Kasei to construct a lithiumion battery separator plant in Canada­

AJOT | April 25, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Asahi Kasei announced today that it will construct an integrated plant in Ontario, Canada for the base film manufacturing and coating of Hipore™ wet-process lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator.

U.S. Department of Energy to invest over $100 million to prepare the grid for a net-zero economy

AJOT | April 25, 2024 | Energy | Green Shipping

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Biden advances plan to make US freight shipping carbon-free

Bloomberg | April 24, 2024 | Green Shipping | Trucking

The Biden administration is laying out more of its vision for decarbonizing the nation’s freight industry, including plans for standardizing charging infrastructure for electric trucks and accelerating the adoption of emission-free big rigs.

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MSC collaborates with GSBN to trial integrated safe transportation certification verification process

AJOT | April 24, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The collaboration was unveiled at the SMDG’s 78th CDC and Plenary Meeting

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U.S. Navy selects Electra to design ship-based eSTOL logistics aircraft

AJOT | April 24, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology | Green Shipping

Electra.aero, Inc. ("Electra"), a next-gen aerospace company committed to decarbonizing aviation and opening new air transportation markets, today announced that the U.S. Navy has awarded Electra a contract under the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to explore the use of Electra's electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft as a next-generation aviation solution for logistics in a contested environment.

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Thordon distributor to support ‘greening’ of Nigerian fleet

AJOT | April 24, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Gelose Marine Services Ltd has joined Thordon Bearings’ extensive network of authorized distributors to further the “greening” of Nigeria’s fleet of domestic and international vessels with more sustainable bearing solutions.

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Averitt celebrates 20 years with EPA SmartWay® program

AJOT | April 24, 2024 | Green Shipping | Trucking

Demonstrating its dedication to environmental responsibility

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Damen launches Combi Freighter 3850 for Reederei M. Lauterjung at Ba Son Shipyard in Vietnam

AJOT | April 24, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Damen Shipyards Group launched a Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 at the Ba Son Shipyard in Vietnam. The CF 3850 is the first in a two-vessel order from Germany-based shipping company Reederei M. Lauterjung. Following this order, Damen’s client has placed an order for a third CF 3850. The vessels are to be named MV Arion, MV Hestia and MV Neptune.

HERE Technologies releases fourth Annual Sustainability Report

AJOT | April 24, 2024 | Green Shipping | Shipping Technology

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En route to carbon-free road freight transport: DHL Freight introduces fully electric tractor-trailers from Mercedes-Benz Trucks

AJOT | April 23, 2024 | Green Shipping | Trucking

• DHL Freight is helping its customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions in delivery and distribution transport by deploying fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 trucks • DHL Freight’s first fully electric heavy tractor-trailers in Germany

STAX Engineering partners with AMPORTS to offer emissions capture and control services at the Port of Benicia

AJOT | April 23, 2024 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

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Counting the cost of war on the climate: Red Sea conflict brings massive carbon emissions increases in ocean freight shipping

AJOT | April 23, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime

Conflict in the Red Sea has brought massive carbon emissions increases in ocean freight container shipping, according to data released by Xeneta today, Tuesday.

Demystifying ESG – a tool kit

AJOT | April 23, 2024 | Green Shipping

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Dr Beatriz joins forces with PortXchange to lead sustainable transformation in the maritime sector/ports sector

AJOT | April 23, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Liner Shipping | People | Appointments

PortXchange, a thought leader for the maritime industry, adding value through data-driven decarbonization technology and consultancy to ports and shipping companies, is pleased to announce that renowned expert Dr Beatriz will join the team as their US Maritime Knowledge Expert.

China’s new stock champions face growing waves of trade probes
Energy
Bloomberg | Top Story | April 22, 2024

China’s new stock champions face growing waves of trade probes

China’s most-promising industries are facing a growing threat of trade restrictions from Western governments, blurring the outlook for stocks that have the potential to fuel the nation’s market growth.
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Woodland Group powers ahead with green energy solution

AJOT | April 22, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping | Logistics

Woodland Group has announced its largest solar installation to date at its 130,000 square foot facility in Doncaster, UK.

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Port of Detroit announces bold plan to decarbonize port operations and improve air quality

AJOT | April 22, 2024 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals

• Experts find Port of Detroit’s carbon emissions total almost 28,000 metric tons • Sets out roadmap to net zero carbon emissions by 2040 • Highlights actions that can be taken for immediate reductions in emissions • Collaboration among private terminal operators has been and will continue to be key to achieving plan’s goals

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