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Reuters | Top Story | October 03, 2024

Biden says sees progress in US port labor dispute as strike enters third day

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he believed progress was being made in a port labor contract dispute, as dockworkers entered their third day of a strike along the East Coast and Gulf Coast.

US retailers look to back-up shipping plans to prep for holidays as strike continues

Reuters | October 03, 2024 | Ports & Terminals

US offers EVgo conditional $1.05 billion loan for EV chargers

Reuters | October 03, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

The United States on Thursday offered EVgo a conditional loan guarantee of up to $1.05 billion to expand public electric vehicle-charging infrastructure across the country, some of which in marginalized urban communities.

Germany to vote against EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources say

Reuters | October 03, 2024 | International Trade

Wind energy lobby says Spain needs more wind power, faster

Reuters | October 03, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

Spartech ensures uninterrupted supply amidst dock workers strike

AJOT | October 03, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Signal Ocean Dry Weekly Market Monitor - Week 40.2024

AJOT | October 03, 2024 | Maritime | Bulk

Snapshot of spot freight rates, supply-demand trends, port congestions

Intensifying Middle East crisis pushes prices; high spare capacity keeps them in check for now - Rystad Energy’s oil macro market update

AJOT | October 03, 2024 | Energy

Oil prices are up 4% this week as geopolitics impact markets.

CMA CGM rate restoration initiative (RRI) - from Canada to the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Far East

AJOT | October 03, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Tower launches customer sustainability hub with practical tools for lower-impact pharmaceutical cold chain

AJOT | October 03, 2024 | Green Shipping | Logistics

Tower Cold Chain has launched a sustainability hub for customers, highlighting how its consultative, pragmatic approach to pharmaceutical cold chain requirements can help to minimise waste and deliver improved sustainability.

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers welcomes new president at controlling council meeting

AJOT | October 03, 2024 | Maritime | People | Appointments

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, the global professional body for the commercial shipping industry, held its 2024 Controlling Council meeting in London on the 1st and 2nd of October. Senior officers and representatives from Institute branches around the world gathered to discuss the future direction of the Institute and vote on key matters.

Crucial advice on safe transport of charcoal published

AJOT | October 03, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Data centers and cryptocurrency mining in Texas drive strong power demand growth

AJOT | October 03, 2024 | Energy

In the United States, electricity consumption is growing fastest in Texas, where the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages 90% of the load on the state’s power grid.

Bureau Veritas announces the integration of VeriSTAR Green with OrbitMI to enhance maritime emissions compliance

AJOT | October 03, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), has announced the integration of its advanced emissions compliance platform, VeriSTAR Green, with OrbitMI’s own maritime intelligence platform, to simplify emissions reporting for shipping stakeholders and enhance environmental performance.

Aurrigo CEO calls for transformation in ground support industry by embracing ‘iGSE’

AJOT | October 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

The CEO of Aurrigo International plc, a leading international provider of smart airside solutions, has today urged aviation industry stakeholders to embrace innovation and drive the evolution of ground support equipment.