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US judge rejects Boeing plea deal in fatal crashes

Reuters | December 05, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

US trade deficit shrinks on decline in imports

Reuters | December 05, 2024 | International Trade

The U.S. trade deficit contracted sharply in October as imports declined by the most since late 2022, potentially positioning trade to contribute to economic growth in the fourth quarter.

CBP will seize aluminum products manufactured using forced labor by Chinese-owned, Dominican based company

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | International Trade

Apple plans $1 billion manufacturing plant investment in Indonesia, minister says

Reuters | December 05, 2024 | International Trade

Tech giant Apple plans to invest $1 billion in a manufacturing plant in Indonesia that produces components for smartphones and other products, Indonesia's investment minister said on Thursday.

Meta buys credits from four big US solar projects

Reuters | December 05, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

Meta Platforms Inc announced a deal on Thursday to buy the green credits from four large U.S. solar energy projects that will help the Facebook owner meet its clean electricity goals as its power needs surge.

DHL Global Connectedness Tracker: Globalization remains at a record level, despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainties

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | International Trade

• DHL Global Connectedness Tracker provides easy to use data tool for customized deep dives into the state of globalization and global trade • Share of global economic output traded internationally remains close to all-time high • Countries that are neither close allies of the U.S. nor of China are growing their shares of world trade, connecting geopolitical rivals • Traded goods traversed the longest average distance on record, countering claims of a broad regionalization trend

Averitt recognized for safety and clean diesel leadership at 94th TTA Convention

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | Trucking

Averitt was recognized with multiple awards at the 94th annual Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) Convention, highlighting the company's commitment to safety and sustainability.

MSC Announcement: ACC US/Mexican Gulf

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Effective January 1st, 2025, the Alameda Corridor Fees (ACC) quantum for the month of January 2025 to be considered for all import shipments railed on the Alameda corridor from Los Angeles-Long Beach to any destinations by the US/Mexican Gulf will be as follows:

MSC Announcement: ETS - EU Emissions Trading System

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The MSC ETS Surcharge will be revised effective January 1st, 2025, applicable for USA EXPORT as follows:

Svitzer enters São Luis port complex

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The company started its operations in Maranhão, where two tugboats were deployed to serve the Ports of Itaqui, Ponta da Madeira, and Alumar.

Slovenian port and logistics firm Luka Koper expands operations with 4 Konecranes electric RTGs

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Luka Koper in the Port of Koper, Slovenia, has ordered four Konecranes electric Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes to replace old RTGs in its container yard.

Goncharov appointed head of industrial projects at 3PL GROUP

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Head of Industrial Projects at 3PL GROUP (6 countries Denmark HQ, Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, and 8 offices)

‘Deck the hulls!’ - Maritime industry celebrates global maritime efforts at The Mission to Seafarers’ Christmas carol service

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | Maritime

The Mission to Seafarers (MtS) hosted its annual ‘Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols’ this week. Held at All Hallows by the Tower church in London, the carol service was followed by a reception at Trinity House.

The LNG pathway is only ‘two minutes into the hour’ of our journey to net zero, says SEA-LNG

LNG and the pathway to net zero is still in its adolescence as a maritime fuel, is maturing faster than other alternative fuels, but more investment is needed

Cost-efficient strategies can significantly cut price of FuelEU Maritime compliance, according to DNV

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | Energy | Green Shipping | Maritime

According to a new DNV white paper outlining FuelEU Maritime requirements and compliance strategies for shipowners, compliance with the upcoming regulations will be expensive but applying certain strategies can significantly reduce the cost.

Shell and Equinor to create the UK’s largest independent oil and gas company

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | Energy

First MAN eTruck starts with Duvenbeck in emission-free VW plant logistics

With today’s handover of the first MAN eTruck to the Duvenbeck Group in Munich, MAN Truck & Bus is setting another milestone in the electrification of freight transport.

OPEC+ acknowledges supply glut and output compliance issues in latest cut extension - Rystad Energy’s Oil Market Update

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | Energy

OPEC+ members announced the following after a virtual meeting today

FIATA inaugurates first FIATA-RAMs Field Meeting in Barranquilla, Colombia

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | Logistics

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, proudly inaugurated its first-ever FIATA-Region Americas (RAMs) Field Meeting today, held in conjunction with the annual Fitac International Congress (FIC), organised by Federación Colombiana de Agentes Logísticos en Comercio Internacional (Fitac).

Argentina’s crude oil and natural gas production near record highs

AJOT | December 05, 2024 | Energy

Crude oil and natural gas production in Argentina are both nearing record highs, driven by increasing output from the Vaca Muerta shale formation, which is offsetting declining output from conventional oil and natural gas fields.

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