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PMSA report warns that California ports’ zero emission goals could be limited by grid capacity

Stas Margaronis | June 11, 2021

On June 9th the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) published a report, prepared by the engineering firm Moffat & Nichol, which raises serious questions about the ability of California’s grid to meet zero emission goals, utilizing increased electricity, as proposed by California ports.

CMA CGTM PSS for Cargo from Canada East Coast to West Africa (except Nigeria)

AJOT | June 11, 2021 | Maritime News | Liner Shipping

Top China envoy urges U.S. to restore normal bilateral ties

Bloomberg | June 11, 2021 | International Trade

Port of Los Angeles surpasses 10 million containers in 12 months

Stas Margaronis | June 11, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

The Port of Los Angeles has become the first port in the Western Hemisphere to process 10 million container units in a 12-month period on June 10th.

Lufthansa turns to 747 jumbos as German tourists flood Mallorca

Bloomberg | June 11, 2021 | Air Cargo News | Airlines

Biden-Harris Administration proposes competitive lease sale for offshore wind development for New York and New Jersey

AJOT | June 11, 2021 | Project / Heavy Lift News

Innovative proposed lease stipulations for new york bight lease sale would prioritize union jobs and ocean user engagement

Port Commission elects new officers

During the June 10 Regular Port Commission Meeting, commissioners unanimously elected John Hoss as Chairman of the Port Commission. Rudy Santos will serve as the Port Commission Vice Chairman.

FIATA: Freight forwarders should be cautious of the potential impact of Belarus sanctions

AJOT | June 11, 2021 | Logistics

WRI Market Insights: The Global Forest Industry Q1 2021

AJOT | June 11, 2021 | International Trade | Commodity | By The Numbers

CNES and CMA CGM sign unique partnership agreement

AJOT | June 11, 2021 | Maritime News | Liner Shipping

Unique collaboration covering smart ship routing, the maritime energy transition, upgrading of port activities and optimized logistics.

WCAworld elected to IATA’s TTWG

AJOT | June 11, 2021 | Logistics

Rystad Energy’s daily market comment from our Oil Markets Analyst Louise Dickson

AJOT | June 11, 2021 | Energy News | Conventional | By The Numbers

Eleiko to build state-of-the-art logistics centre in Halmstad

AJOT | June 11, 2021 | Logistics

Eleiko, a leading manufacturer and supplier of strength equipment, to build new 18,000 sqm state of the art logistics centre expanding its footprint in Halmstad, Sweden.

MOL joins international think tank and accelerate development for carbon capture, utilization and storage

AJOT | June 11, 2021 | Maritime News | Liner Shipping

MOL and ACSL use flying drone to conduct autonomous inspection of vessel holds

AJOT | June 11, 2021 | Project / Heavy Lift News | Maritime Project

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory Ltd. (ACSL) announced the success of a demonstration test using a made-in-Japan flying drone to inspect the hold of an MOL-operated coal carrier in May.

Wison delivers China’s first floating wind platform

AJOT | June 11, 2021 | Project / Heavy Lift News

Wison Offshore & Marine Co., Ltd. announced official completion of its semi-submersible foundation platform for the Three Gorges Guangdong Floating Offshore Wind Power Project developed by China Three Gorges.

House T&I Committee passes Surface Transportation Reauthorization

AJOT | June 11, 2021 | Project / Heavy Lift News

After a 19-hour markup that ended early this morning, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee voted favorably to report the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684) out of committee by a margin of 38-26.