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Construction season kicks off at the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor

AJOT | May 16, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor kicks off a record construction season with more than $77 million in projects underway at Lake Michigan port...

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Positive cargo development at Vienna Airport

AJOT | May 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

The volume of trucking increased by 15 percent year-on-year to 20,678 tons. Looking at imported and exported air freight, it reveals a balanced picture...

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Bureau Veritas report highlights the potential of carbon capture technologies and development of carbon value chains for shipping

AJOT | May 16, 2024 | Maritime

While alternative fuels are generally seen as the key to ushering in a new era of sustainable shipping, the BV report recognizes that the role of carbon capture technologies in decarbonising the maritime sector cannot be overlooked.

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OEM maintenance of davit systems for SOLAS compliance can mitigate safety and commercial risks

AJOT | May 16, 2024 | Maritime

Safe and reliable operation of boat-handling systems onboard vessels is dependent on regular inspection and maintenance by qualified technicians both to preserve the integrity and prolong the lifespan of davit equipment...

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Logistics trade bodies unite in calls for industry action on new EU import declarations

AJOT | May 16, 2024 | Logistics

Global and European trade associations who represent shippers, forwarders, and vessel operators issued an urgent alert to businesses involved in moving goods into or via the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, or Northern Ireland, by sea, road or rail to be ready for the...

 New regulation leaves DoC holder with fuel liabilities risk, says OceanScore
Green Shipping
AJOT | Top Story | May 16, 2024

New regulation leaves DoC holder with fuel liabilities risk, says OceanScore

Implementation of the FuelEU Maritime regulation from 2025 presents an accountability dilemma for shipping as it is currently the Document of Compliance (DoC) holder that will be held responsible for fuel selection and could therefore face...
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Deltamarin and ECOLOG unveil LP LCO2 carrier design

AJOT | May 16, 2024 | Maritime

Deltamarin and ECOLOG have partnered to design an intra-EU, short-range, low-pressure, shallow-draft liquid CO2 (LCO2) carrier for shipyard tenders worldwide. The design includes optimized cargo containment and handling systems for various...

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Construction begins on truck charging depot at port

AJOT | May 16, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

A new charging depot that will be operated by Forum Mobility broke ground Wednesday, aimed at meeting the accelerating demand for heavy-duty electric trucks serving the Port of Long Beach.

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US renewable fuel maker defends used cooking oil from China

Bloomberg | May 16, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Darling Ingredients Inc., a major US producer of renewable diesel, defended imports of used cooking oil as a feedstock to produce climate-friendly fuels.

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Solar makers care about profits over US need, renewable CEO says

Bloomberg | May 15, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade

Invenergy CEO says US solar manufacturers seek tariffs on imported cells to protect their profits. 

Asian solar imports are subject of new US commerce probe
Energy
Bloomberg | Top Story | May 15, 2024

Asian solar imports are subject of new US commerce probe

The US Commerce Department on Wednesday opened an investigation into allegations that solar cells and panels imported from four Southeast Asian countries are being unfairly subsidized and priced below their production costs.
Barge strikes Texas bridge, spilling oil into Galveston Bay
Energy
Bloomberg | Top Story | May 15, 2024

Barge strikes Texas bridge, spilling oil into Galveston Bay

A barge struck a bridge in Galveston, Texas, spilling oil into the bay and temporarily shutting down access to a small nearby island.
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One oil cargo’s odd journey highlights a global market in flux

Bloomberg | May 15, 2024 | Energy

A dearth of heavy crude is forcing one of the world’s biggest buyers to go the extra mile to get the barrels it needs, offering another example of how sanctions and OPEC+ curbs are recasting the supply chain.

US efforts to reshape global supply chains gather pace in Asia
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | May 15, 2024

US efforts to reshape global supply chains gather pace in Asia

President Joe Biden’s sweeping tariff hikes on a range of Chinese imports are just the latest US moves in a years-long campaign that is rewiring Asian trade routes, figures in the past few days show.
New Logistec CEO Pierce unveils ambitious expansion roadmap
Maritime
Leo Ryan | Top Story | May 15, 2024

AJOT Insights
New Logistec CEO Pierce unveils ambitious expansion roadmap

Logistec Corporation, one of the crown jewels of Canada’s marine industry, has embarked on a new chapter in its 70-year history following its acquisition in January by NY-based Blue Wolf Capital Partners for approximately C$1.2 billion.
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Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending May 11, 2024

AJOT | May 15, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending May 11, 2024...

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FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index falls in March mostly due to rates

AJOT | May 15, 2024 | Trucking | By The Numbers

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell in March to -7.25 – the most negative reading since September 2023. The February reading was -5.31. Highly unfavorable freight rates were the principal headwind for the trucking industry in March as the market remains soft for trucking companies...

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