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Lenzing takes supply chain transparency to next level by combining real-time shipment tracking and carbon visibility

AJOT Newsroom | September 14, 2023 | Maritime | Technology

Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, is taking an important step in enhancing the transparency and efficiency of the global fiber supply chain with the launch of a pioneering real-time ocean shipment tracker in collaboration with digital supply chain solution company, project44.

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Bloomberg | September 13, 2023

US, EU agree on Mideast-India rail and shipping corridor at G-20

The US signed an agreement with India, Middle Eastern countries and the European Union aimed at connecting them via a network of railways and sea routes, a development that comes as China builds its influence across the energy-rich region.

Panama Canal says traffic woes will last into next year

The operator of the Panama Canal said there’s no immediate prospect of relief from the drought that’s reduced water levels and snarled shipping and global supply chains.

Back-to-school temporary rush boosts container traffic, but challenges loom ahead

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

• Six out of the top seven most expensive leasing charge routes are on the China to U.S. lane • Container Price Sentiment Index (xCPSI) has shown increased positivity in the container market, reflecting industry optimism

XLP member, Amrus Logistics successfully completes shipment of Komatsu dump trucks to Paldiski

Amrus Logistics successfully completes a shipment of Komatsu dump trucks from Chicago to Paldiski, with further delivery to Uzbekistan.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Competing signs for rest of peak, as carriers contend with overcapacity

The latest NRF US ocean imports report projects peak season strength to stretch into October, with possible signs of restocking through Q4. But (slightly) easing transpacific ocean rates ahead of Golden Week and many anecdotal reports of a slowdown in demand are still pointing the other direction.

Procureship partners with ABS Wavesight to optimise marine procurement lifecycle for fleet managers and operators

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2023 | Maritime | Technology

CMA CGM BAF update - Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco Roro services for October 1st

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

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AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2023

Crowley, SEACOR to create new, standalone company through integration of U.S. Jones Act tank vessel fleets

Global maritime and logistics leaders Crowley and SEACOR Holdings (“SEACOR”), through its subsidiary Seabulk Tankers, Inc.(“ Seabulk”), today announced an agreement to form a joint venture that will integrate their liquid energy and chemical transportation vessels, operations and related services into a new, independent U.S. Jones Act service provider, Fairwater Holdings LLC (“Fairwater”).

Naming of Finnsirius celebrated Finnlines’ importance for Finnish trade and industry

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

On 13 September 2023, Finnsirius, the first of Finnlines’ two freight-passenger Superstar vessels, was named in Naantali.

Maersk’s journey to reach net zero emissions by 2040 begins

On September 14th, the world's first container ship powered by green methanol belonging to the Maersk shipping company will arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark.

MSC GRI scope: Import Middle East / Indian Sub-Continent to USA for October 1st

AJOT Newsroom | September 12, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

MSC PSS scope: Import Middle East / Indian Sub-Continent to USA for October 1st

AJOT Newsroom | September 12, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Amid increased maritime cybersecurity threats, Cydome secures USD $8M in Series A funding round

AJOT Newsroom | September 12, 2023 | Maritime | Technology

MOL Chemical Tankers to acquire Fairfield Chemical Carriers

AJOT Newsroom | September 12, 2023 | Maritime | Bulk

Airseas announces major investment in R&D centre to accelerate development of wind technology for shipping

New land-based testing programs will complement ongoing work at sea to advance wind propulsion technology that is critical to shipping’s decarbonization.

Descartes releases September Global Shipping Report

AJOT Newsroom | September 11, 2023 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

August U.S. container import volumes increase slightly from July and continue to track 2019 performance

Focus on the hidden details to save on demurrage

AJOT Newsroom | September 11, 2023 | Maritime | Technology

Charterers can save hundreds of thousands of dollars of unnecessary demurrage costs by drilling down to the detail – and acting on what they find, says Voyager, the operations and demurrage management platform for bulk commodity shipping.