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Maritime framework in focus as Jamaica develops its maritime services

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Maritime

CMA CGM PSS - From Far East & India East Coast to Zanzibar & Tanga, Tanzania

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

MSC PSS - scope: Far East to USA

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The Switch logs over 50 new contracts for its latest-generation DC-Hubs

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

The Switch, one of the world’s leading providers of innovative power electronics for the marine industry, has secured 50+ new contracts for its latest-generation The Switch DC-Hub, underscoring its growing popularity as a preferred power distribution solution for future-proof, flexible and low-emission vessels.

Enclosed space survey aims to understand why seafarers are still dying

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Maritime

Ship managers and maritime professionals have joined forces to address concerns over the continuing deaths of seafarers and shore workers in enclosed spaces onboard ships.

Update on Stena Immaculate incident in the North Sea

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Maritime

J.F. Lehman & Company announces acquisition of Wrist

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Maritime

Flexibility and innovation: Signal’s approach to tanker pooling

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk

In the dynamic world of shipping, vessel owners face a constant challenge: how to maximise returns and operational efficiency while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to market changes.

Fires burn after ships collide off UK, stoking fears over environment

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | Maritime

Salvage crews head to scene of jet fuel tanker crash off UK

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | Maritime

Salvage crews headed to a damaged jet fuel tanker off the coast of England on Tuesday, a day after it was hit by a container ship in an unexplained collision that has raised concerns of an environmental disaster.

Tanker, cargo ship collide off UK coast causing blaze and casualties

Reuters | March 10, 2025 | Maritime

A chemical tanker and container ship collided off the northeastern coast of England on Monday causing a huge fire on at least one of the vessels and leading to numerous casualties.

PIL advances fleet renewal with the naming of its fourth 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has announced the naming of its fourth 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel.

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Reuters | March 09, 2025

Trump hails $20 billion investment by shipping firm CMA CGM

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said French-based shipping firm CMA CGM would invest $20 billion in the United States to build out shipping logistics and terminals.

KAG acquires Evergreen Transport

AJOT Newsroom | March 07, 2025 | Maritime

As part of the transaction, KAG will welcome approximately 100 professional drivers and 45 operational members to their team and grow their fleet and facilities by acquiring 158 tractors, 338 trailers, and four terminal and satellite locations throughout Alabama.

CMA CGM Announcement: FAK Rates - from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe & the Mediterranean

AJOT Newsroom | March 07, 2025 | Maritime

Please find the new CMA CGM Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates (*) applicable from March 21st, 2025 (gate-in date) until further notice...

WinGD X-DF cuts methane slip in final VCR technology shop tests

The VCR shop test was completed at Mitsui E&S DU (MESDU) facilities in Japan, where the first X-DF2.0 engines with VCR are being built for bulk carriers owned by NYK Lines. The six-cylinder, 62-bore engine achieved around 30% fewer methane emissions than the same engine without VCR, taking total slip to around 0.83% of gas consumption.

CMA CGM invests billions in maritime transportation, logistics and supply chain capabilities over the next four years

AJOT Newsroom | March 07, 2025 | Maritime

This announcement builds on CMA CGM Group’s 35-year presence in the U.S. Today, the Group operates in 40 states and employs 15,000 Americans. As a leading partner in U.S. trade, CMA CGM transports over 5 million shipping containers to and from the country each year.

Port of Albany awarded $18.8M from FAST NY Shovel-ready program

AJOT Newsroom | March 06, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk | Ports & Terminals

Infrastructure installations for the Port’s expansion project enhance potential for additional investment/economic generation.

Shipping firms pull back from Hong Kong to skirt US-China risks

Reuters | March 06, 2025 | Maritime

Some shipping companies are discreetly moving operations out of Hong Kong and taking vessels off its flag registry. Others are making contingency plans to do so.

Green Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | March 06, 2025

Höegh Aurora, the world’s largest car carrier, made its inaugural call to Port Freeport

On Tuesday, March 4, Port Freeport welcomed the Höegh Aurora during its inaugural visit. The Höegh Aurora is the world's largest and most environmentally friendly car carrier.

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