Hapag-Lloyd with good start to 2024 in first quarter of year

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

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Shofu Maru, World’s 1st Wind Challenger-equipped coal carrier, achieves fuel savings of 17%

AJOT | May 15, 2024 | Maritime

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that its owned and operated Shofu Maru (Note 1), the world's first coal carrier equipped with the Wind Challenger hard sail wind propulsion system, has completed a total of...

Fraport Traffic Figures – April 2024: Passenger and freight volumes continue to grow

AJOT | May 15, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports | By The Numbers

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Port of Long Beach awarded funds for critical projects

AJOT | May 15, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Waterfront maintenance, and repair work financed through Harbor Maintenance Tax. Combined, the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles will receive $112 million as part of the Army Corps of Engineers work plan...

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Latest trends and future outlook for agriculture and the barge industry

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Logistics

Trends in water levels, infrastructure investment, global supply chain challenges and crop production all impact freight movement in the St. Louis region and around the world. That was the topic of conversation during a FreightWeekSTL panel discussion on May 14 hosted by the St. Louis Regional Freightway.

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Newly certified methanol valves to improve dual-fuel shipbuilding

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

The newly certified valves enable greater flexibility in ship design, accommodating long vent-pipes up to 128 meters for DN 65 size, with allowances for even longer pipelines. This development offers shipbuilders and owners unique options in creating more efficient and compliant dual-fuel systems.

New Logistec CEO Sean Pierce unveils ambitious expansion roadmap
Logistics
Leo Ryan | Top Story | May 14, 2024

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New Logistec CEO Sean 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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Silk Way West Airlines honors Globalink Logistics as Top CIS Market Contributor at Dubai Gala Event

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Logistics

Silk Way West Airlines, the premier Azerbaijani all freighter cargo carrier, recently celebrated its key contributors' long-standing partnership and achievements during a gala dinner held in Dubai. This prestigious event was marked by Globalink Logistics' recognition as the "Top Cargo Contributor for the CIS Market," highlighting the enduring and mutually beneficial relationship between the two companies.

Port of New Orleans President and CEO & New Orleans Public Belt CEO Brandy D. Christian Announces Departure
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | May 14, 2024

Port of New Orleans President and CEO & New Orleans Public Belt CEO Brandy D. Christian Announces Departure

Today, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced that its President and CEO Brandy D. Christian, a leading figure in the transportation industry, will step down mid-June 2024 to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. Christian has served as the President and CEO of Port NOLA since January 1, 2017, and as the CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) since its acquisition by Port NOLA on February 1, 2018, during which time Port NOLA increased operating revenues by 70 percent and NOPB increased operating income by 300 percent.
Gilbarco Veeder-Root announces turnkey EV charging business

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

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Port of Long Beach Cargo volumes climb in April

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port has moved 2,753,244 TEUs through the first four months of 2024, up 15.8% from the same period in 2023.

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Aurrigo introduces four new autonomous baggage handling vehicles at Changi Airport

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Aurrigo International plc have agreed to bring in a fleet of four autonomous baggage handling vehicles to pilot underwing operations at Changi Airport.

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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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Etihad Cargo fully prepared for UAE-PLACI

AJOT | May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has announced its complete readiness for the UAE Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regulations, ensuring that partners and customers will experience no disruptions in their shipments. This achievement underscores the carrier’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and efficiency in operations.

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