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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM agree to the operation of a container terminal at the Port of Nador West Med

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Following the signature, in October 2024, of a comprehensive framework agreement between the Tanger Med Group and CMA CGM, Marsa Maroc and CMA Terminals today announce the signing of a partnership agreement marking CMA Terminals’ entry into the share capital of the company holding the concession for the West Terminal at the Port of Nador West Med, a major Moroccan port located on the Mediterranean.

Today in energy: ERCOT increasingly meets rising demand with solar, wind, and batteries

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025 | Energy

Since 2021, electricity demand within the Texas electricity grid operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has steadily increased...

New report by ScanReach shows how wireless intelligence is revolutionizing maritime safety and operations

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025 | Shipping Technology

A new research report commissioned by ScanReach has been launched in a joint webinar with Thetius, demonstrating how wireless technology is transforming safety, operational efficiency, and digitalization in maritime and offshore operations.

Port of Albany releases RFP for wastewater treatment plant and fire pump house construction

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Albany is requesting sealed proposals from qualified vendors for the construction of a packaged wastewater treatment plant and fire pump house at the Port of Albany’s fully permitted 85-acre expansion site (340 River Rd, Glenmont, NY) [RFP#2025-12 Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant and Fire Pump House].

Bettaway Logistics enters fourth year helping autistic adults find jobs with “immersive” vocational training program

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Bettaway Supply Chain Services is entering its fourth year participating in a unique partnership with local Pennington non-profit We Make - Autism at Work that is demonstrating a new standard for workforce inclusion, creating jobs and sustainable careers for adults on the autism spectrum.

Boeing union sets October 26 vote on contract offer for 3,200 striking workers

Reuters | October 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

A union representing over 3,200 striking workers at Boeing said on Thursday that its members will vote on October 26 on an existing contract offer from the company with minor modifications.

HD KSOE awarded DNV AiP for SMR-powered container vessel design

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025 | Shipping Technology

Classification society DNV has awarded HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a new 15,000 TEU container vessel design powered by Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology at the KORMARINE tradefair.

JAXPORT CEO Eric Green named one of Florida’s top business leaders

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Florida Trend has named Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) CEO Eric Green among Florida’s most influential business leaders.

Hoka-Deckers sinks on tariff woes, economic uncertainty

Reuters | October 24, 2025 | International Trade

Shares of Deckers Outdoor fell 14.5% on Friday after the footwear maker's downbeat annual sales forecast, as economic uncertainty and tariff costs dent demand for its shoes in the U.S...

Oil heads for weekly gain on supply fears due to US sanctions on Russian companies

Reuters | October 24, 2025 | Energy

Oil prices edged up on Friday, extending the previous day's surge and on track for a weekly gain as U.S. sanctions on Russia's two biggest oil companies over the

Lödige Industries honored for advancing automation in air cargo handling

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Lödige Industries has received the prestigious Air Cargo News Award in the category “Innovation Award – Product” at the 41st Air Cargo News Awards in London, UK.

International Trade

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025

Tanker trade in turbulence: Beijing strikes back with port fee policy

As of October 14, 2025, the U.S. and China have implemented reciprocal port fees targeting vessels associated with the opposing nation.

CMA CGM - PSS From Spain to West Africa and Europe, Middle East, Red Sea & Indian Subcontinent to Côte d’Ivoire

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025 | Maritime

In a continued effort to provide customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM informs its customers of the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)*:

Airforwarders Association reacts to Congress’ failure to break the deadlock and pay federal workers

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) is disappointed that Congress was unable to reach an agreement yesterday on measures to ensure essential federal workers are paid during the ongoing government shutdown as millions missed their first full paycheck.

RPM appoints Walt Piekarski as Chief Commercial Officer to spearhead next phase of strategic growth and industry innovation

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025 | Logistics

RPM, a leading non-asset-based logistics provider specializing in finished vehicle and freight transportation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Walt Piekarski as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective October 13, 2025.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2025

NGOs welcome IMO progress for cutting shipping’s climate impact despite net-zero framework delay

As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 20) closes in London, the Clean Shipping Coalition (CSC) applauds IMO Member States for rising above last week’s rancour...

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