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Penske’s innovative digital preventive maintenance approach improves accuracy and consistency while also reducing and eliminating paperwork, and ensuring documentation and compliance with regulations.

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Crowley Logistics expands cold storage operations into Jacksonville

AJOT | March 05, 2018 | Logistics

Crowley Logistics has announced the opening of its second CrowleyFresh cold storage facility in Florida, this one within its West 30th Street distribution center in Jacksonville.

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Damen Marine Components and Van der Velden Marine Systems announce merger

AJOT | March 05, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Damen Marine Components (DMC) and Van der Velden Marine Systems (VDVMS) recently announced a merger. As of 1st January the two companies are operating together as Damen Marine Components Netherlands (DMC NL).

PMSA: US Atlantic and Gulf ports gained on West Coast Ports In 2017

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | March 05, 2018

PMSA: US Atlantic and Gulf ports gained on West Coast Ports In 2017

Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports are gaining ground against the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as well as other US West Coast ports, according to the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) West Coast Trade Report.

California High School Takes on Commercial Truck Driver Shortage

Intermodal

AJOT | Top Story | March 05, 2018

California High School Takes on Commercial Truck Driver Shortage

With a commercial truck driver shortage looming, a high school in Patterson, California decided to take a proactive approach by creating a truck driving school program dedicated to bring new drivers into the industry.

Logistec expands footprint in U.S. Gulf market

Ports & Terminals

Leo Ryan | Top Story | March 05, 2018

Logistec expands footprint in U.S. Gulf market

Logistec Corporation, the Montreal-based provider of marine and environmental services, has expanded its North American network of terminals through the strategic acquisition of Texas-based Gulf Stream Marine for US$65.7 million.

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Middle East countries plan to add nuclear to their generation mix

AJOT | March 05, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

Nuclear electricity generation capacity in the Middle East is expected to increase from 3.6 gigawatts (GW) in 2018 to 14.1 GW by 2028 because of new construction starts and recent agreements between Middle East countries and nuclear vendors. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will lead near-term growth by installing 5.4 GW of nuclear capacity by 2020.