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October 2024 crude steel production

AJOT | November 22, 2024 | International Trade

CIRCLE Group at the EFTI4EU event in Rome on November 28th, 2024

AJOT | November 22, 2024 | Shipping Technology

KBR’s market-leading ammonia technology selected by AMUFERT, Angola

AJOT | November 22, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide a technology license, proprietary engineering design, equipment, and catalyst solutions for AMUFERT's 2,300 metric tons per day ammonia plant. Leveraging KBR's proprietary technologies and expertise in ammonia, the planned facility will assist Angola and its neighboring countries in moving toward greater food security and self-sufficiency.

Logistics

AJOT | Top Story | November 22, 2024

3PLs can thrive this Cyber Sale season with smart strategies and automation

Each year, the Cyber Sale season kicks into high gear, bringing challenges and opportunities for logistics service providers. The team at CartonCloud is making it their mission to ensure growing 3PLs can capitalize on growth opportunities and delight their customers just in time for the holiday sale season.

New Merit Partners project, Tex Industrial, underway by Stevens-Leinweber

AJOT | November 22, 2024 | Logistics

Goodyear, Arizona logistics project brings two Class A, mid-size industrial buildings to the metro Phoenix Loop 303 Corridor

Ethiopian Airlines received AFRAA’s Airline of the Year - Global Operations Award

AJOT | November 21, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the continent’s leading airline, has been awarded as “Airline of the Year - Global Operations” for the 8th time, at the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) 56th Annual General Assembly & Summit held in Cairo, Egypt.

Hyster introduces new onboard charging solution, providing increased charging flexibility for lithium-ion forklifts

AJOT | November 21, 2024 | Shipping Technology

New charging option enables users to charge Hyster lithium-ion counterbalanced forklifts using standard 12-, 30- and 50-amp outlets without any additional facility equipment

Rapyuta Robotics opens 1st U.S. demo space for ‘Automated Storage and Retrieval System’ (Rapyuta ASRS) in Schaumburg, Illinois

AJOT | November 21, 2024 | Shipping Technology

Rapyuta Robotics Inc. has opened a demonstration space in Schaumburg, Illinois, for its Rapyuta ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System). This new space allows visitors to experience demonstrations of the system in the U.S., which previously could only be experienced in Japan.

Port of Oakland: $50 million grant to modernize terminal infrastructure

AJOT | November 21, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

The Port of Oakland was awarded approximately $50 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) to modernize wharves and terminal infrastructure at the Outer Harbor. The Port’s Outer Harbor will be upgraded to accommodate Ultra Large Container Vessels, which are now a regular part of the shipping fleet calling on West Coast ports.

Kale Logistics Solutions joins Cargo iQ as strategic partner for digitalization

AJOT | November 21, 2024 | Shipping Technology

Kale brings extensive expertise in digitalizing air cargo hubs to the community, as Cargo iQ membership sees steady growth this year

CenterPoint Properties appoints Jonathan Guffey as East Region VP of Leasing

CenterPoint Properties has named Jonathan Guffey its vice president of leasing in the East region. Guffey is based in the national industrial real estate firm’s Fort Lauderdale office.

SSA Marine expands South Florida cruise operations with Royal Caribbean contract and new GM

AJOT | November 21, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

This agreement coincides with the appointment of Robert Moroney as general manager for SSA Marine’s cruise operations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

PSA’s and Combinant sign agreement to optimize connectivity between their deepsea and rail terminals

AJOT | November 21, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

This streamlined corridor aims to facilitate a modal shift from road to rail, thereby enhancing maritime intermodal rail solutions at the Port of Antwerp.

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | November 21, 2024

Peterson Institute’s Lovely warns new tariffs equal: “Uncertainty…Disruption and Higher Prices”

Mary E. Lovely, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute of International Economics, based in Washington D.C., warned of “uncertainty” and “disruption” on U.S. trade and for U.S. shippers as a result higher tariffs expected to be implemented by President-elect Donald Trump.

CSL OWL SRI orders two new-build Subsea Rock Installation vessels to service offshore wind sector

AJOT | November 21, 2024 | Maritime | Bulk

CSL OWL SRI Orders Two Newbuild Subsea Rock Installation Vessels to Service Offshore Wind Sector

ONE: Intra Europe trade SCX & IBC service revamp

AJOT | November 21, 2024 | Maritime

ONE is delighted to announce the launch of SCX (Scandinavia Express) and IBC (Iberia Europe) Services, tailored to enhance operational efficiency and schedule reliability. These revamped services reflect ONE's commitment to optimizing their network and providing you with reliable shipping solutions.

Etihad Cargo and Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) partner boosting the national in-country value (ICV)

AJOT | November 21, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has extended its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), offering preferential air cargo rates to In-Country Value (ICV)-certified companies...

Kerry Logistics Network appoints Wong Siew Loong as Chief Commercial Officer for the Group & Managing Director for South East Asia

AJOT | November 21, 2024 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is pleased to announce the appointment of Wong Siew Loong as its Chief Commercial Officer for the Group and Managing Director for South East Asia. The appointment is a key step in accelerating KLN’s growth strategy and advancing its development plan across the globe.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | November 21, 2024

SeaPort Manatee reports record fiscal 2024 activity as hurricane recovery advances

While advancing recovery from damages caused by Hurricane Milton, SeaPort Manatee is reporting record cargo activity for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30. At a meeting today [Tuesday, Nov. 19] of the Manatee County Port Authority, the maritime trade hub for Southwest and Central Florida also released a study showing the seaport’s annual economic impact has reached nearly $7.3 billion.

Maritime Industry’s Green Future: KR’s latest Decarbonization Magazine reveals key decarbonization insights

AJOT | November 21, 2024 | Green Shipping

KR (Korean Register) has released an insightful analysis of Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) ratings across its fleet in the fall edition of KR Decarbonization Magazine, offering crucial insights for maritime companies navigating the industry's green transition.

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