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Finnlines’ new freight-passenger Superstar-class vessel Finnsirius awarded by Shippax

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Maritime

Finnlines’ freight-passenger vessel (ro-pax) M/S Finnsirius, which entered services between mainland Finland, Åland and Sweden in mid-September 2023, was awarded at the Shippax Conference on 13 May 2024.

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Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the world’s first methanol-powered tugboat

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Maritime

This tugboat, which runs on methanol, is part of a greening program for the port's fleet and an important step in the transition to a climate-neutral port by 2050...

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CMA CGM Announcement: Empty Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EEIS) - From Turkey to Spain and France

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Maritime

Considering regional developments and in a continued effort to provide our customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM has decided to revise the following Empty Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EEIS)*

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MSC Announcement: Scope - US to New Zealand

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Maritime

Please take note of the following MSC announcement...

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MSC Announcement - PSS: PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE

AJOT | May 13, 2024 | Maritime

Please be advised that Mediterranean Shipping Company has filed and will implement the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective June 1st, 2024...

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Biden to quadruple tariffs on China EVs, offer solar exclusions

Bloomberg | May 13, 2024 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

President Joe Biden will quadruple tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and sharply increase levies for other key industries this week, unveiling the measures at a White House event framed as a defense of American workers, people familiar with the matter said.

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CMA CGM Announcement:  Updated FAK Rates - From Asia to North Europe

AJOT | May 10, 2024 | Maritime

Base port to base port rates. Out-ports are subject to the usual TAO/TAD.

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Yang Ming Reports Q1 2024 Financial Results

AJOT | May 10, 2024 | Maritime

In Q1 2024, the supply chains of container shipping industry encountered challenges from the Red Sea crisis, leading vessels to divert to the Cape of Good Hope, which absorbed vessel capacity.

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CMA CGM launches VGI connecting Asia to India West Coast and Middle East

AJOT | May 10, 2024 | Maritime

CMA CGM announces the launch of a new weekly service, VGI connecting Laem Chabang, Vung Tau and Jakarta with the India West Coast and the Middle East.

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Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) Welcomes 2 VLGC Tankers to Its Fleet

AJOT | May 10, 2024 | Maritime

Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), takes top-tier position in ASEAN LPG Transport...

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Fairplay Towage Group places order for two additional Damen ASD tugs

AJOT | May 10, 2024 | Maritime

Fairplay Towage Group, one of Europe’s leading towage providers, has placed an order with Damen Shipyards for the delivery of two further tugboats, one of which is of the ASD Tug 2813 design, the other one being a tug fitted with azimuth stern drives and a bollard pull of 60 tonnes.

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KKR-backed ship repair firm to use IPO proceeds to boost growth

Bloomberg | May 09, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Only a day after completing South Korea’s biggest initial public offering in two years, KKR & Co.-backed shipping repair company HD Hyundai Marine Solution Co. has revealed its next goals — 25% growth in annual revenue for the next three years and increased investments to tackle maritime emissions.

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MSC schedule update – Trade Asia to USEC

AJOT | May 09, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

MSC is planning to adjust the sailing program on its Lone Star service to USEC.

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Veson Nautical fills new VP of Product for Data Intelligence Solutions role  

AJOT | May 09, 2024 | Maritime | Technology | People | Appointments

Veson Nautical (Veson), the global market leader of maritime freight management solutions, today announced the appointment of Emily Edwards as Vice President of Product for Veson's Data Intelligence solutions, strengthening its mission to be the standard platform that propels maritime commerce.  

AWO says container barge service is a hard sell
Maritime
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | May 09, 2024

AJOT Insights
AWO says container barge service is a hard sell

Despite the collision that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, eliminating a vital North/South highway link on Baltimore’s I-95 corridor, moving containerized truckloads off of roads and on to waterborne transportation remains a challenge.
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MSC stripping container charge increase scope: USA to Nassau

AJOT | May 08, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Effective date July 1st, 2024, MSC will implement an increase in the stripping container charge [STR] with below quantum, scope and validity.

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CMA CGM inaugurates TANGRAM, the global center for training and innovation shaping the future of transportation and logistics

AJOT | May 08, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

• French President, Emmanuel Macron, and Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, inaugurate TANGRAM, the global center dedicated to innovation and training for the Group's employees. • Unique in its architecture, designed by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, TANGRAM will train over 3,000 talents each year to accompany them in the major transformations of the transport and logistics careers. • A laboratory for innovation within CMA CGM, TANGRAM serves as both a center for studying major contemporary trends and a space for envisioning the future of sustainable transportation and logistics.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Ocean rates climb sharply on May GRIs alongside reports of improving demand

AJOT | May 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Maritime | Liner Shipping

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