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Breakbulk industry and maritime shipping news from American Journal of Transportation

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Port of Brunswick sets all-time record in May, grows Ro/Ro volumes by 26 percent

AJOT | June 25, 2024 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals

Georgia Ports adds 120 acres of storage space

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Höegh Autoliners secures fuel savings and long-term CII compliance with Accelleron and Hanwha engine part-load optimization

AJOT | June 25, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News

• Fuel consumption reduction of 10g/kWh on 7,850 CEU car carrier Höegh Detroit confirmed at sea trial • Efficiency improvement to deliver sustained upgrade in vessel’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating • Höegh Autoliners orders Hanwha and Accelleron engine part-load optimization (EPLO) on further seven vessels

ARC’s first vessel returns to Port of Baltimore

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | June 24, 2024

ARC’s first vessel returns to Port of Baltimore

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) resumed regular calls on the Port of Baltimore, starting with the loading of the M/V ARC Integrity on June 16 at the Mid-Atlantic Terminal in Dundalk, Maryland.

Canada to curb China EV imports as Trudeau responds to Biden move

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | June 24, 2024

Canada to curb China EV imports as Trudeau responds to Biden move

Canada is clamping down on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government seeks to align itself with the Biden administration on trade.

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ACBL announces strategic reorganization

Over the last few years, American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) has embarked on a journey to realize its vision of being the trusted leader in marine transportation.

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DNV type approval awarded to Corvus Energy Blue Whale ESS

Corvus Energy has announced that it has received Type Approval from DNV for its Blue Whale marine energy storage system.

Chinese carmakers call for 25% tax on large European cars, CCTV reports

Bloomberg | June 19, 2024 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

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Atlantic Towing Limited and Svitzer modernize Halifax port fleet with new escort tugboats

Atlantic Towing Limited, a member of the J.D. Irving Limited family of companies, and Svitzer have made a significant joint investment in the modernisation of the Port of Halifax fleet by acquiring two new escort tugboats from the Rastar 3200 series, each boasting an 85-ton bollard pull.

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Panama Canal averts shipping crisis with its water plan — and some luck

The Panama Canal has managed to ward off a shipping crisis that threatened to upend $270 billion a year in global trade. It did so with careful water management — and a little bit of luck.

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Port of Hueneme, making history announcing goal of zero emissions by 2030

Port of Hueneme aims to make operations zero emissions by 2030. The Port of Hueneme/Oxnard Harbor District made the historic announcement at its World Oceans Day event on June 11.

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GAC to acquire Quadrant Pacific’s ship agency business

This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the company’s longstanding presence in the region.

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EU to slap tariffs of up to 48% on EV imports from China

The European Union will impose additional tariffs on electric cars shipped from China starting next month, taking levies to as much as 48% in a move that further escalates trade tensions and adds to the cost of buying an EV.

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New cargo in the wind for Galveston

The Port of Galveston is reaping the rewards of expanding its foreign-trade zone (FTZ) area with the import of hundreds of enormous wind turbine pieces...

Breakbulk cargo industry faces challenges to efficiency and profitability

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | June 10, 2024

Breakbulk cargo industry faces challenges to efficiency and profitability

The breakbulk cargo industry fills a valuable need by transporting equipment needed for farms, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, products that do not fit standard shipping containers.

Plaquemines Port and NOLA Terminal announce expansion and future development

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Gulftainer receives first Ro-Ro vessel at Jubail Container Terminal

Gulftainer’s KSA subsidiary, Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO), has announced the arrival of the first Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo vessel, Grande Dakar, at Jubail Container Terminal.

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Tesla’s China shipments drop again as competition heats up

Bloomberg | June 04, 2024 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Tesla Inc. shipments from its Shanghai factory fell for a third time this year in May, contrasting with robust growth for rivals and adding to signs of the fierce competition for customers playing out in China.

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KR Grants Approval to HD HHI’s Next Generation K-Ammonia Storage & Powered PCTC

KR has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Next Generation K-Ammonia Storage & Powered PCTC, developed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) with the participation of Hyundai Glovis and G-Marine Service, at Posidonia 2024.

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CLdN, leading provider of logistics solutions joins the Maritime Battery Forum

AJOT | May 29, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News

CLdN, a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions has joined the Maritime Battery Forum community.

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First shore power for seagoing vessels arrives at Antwerp Euroterminal

Antwerp Euroterminal (AET) installs the first shore power connection for seagoing vessels in Belgium. Shore power provides docked vessels in the port with electricity in an environmentally friendly and quiet way and therefore plays an important role in the greening of ports.