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Year over year cargo traffic consistent with last year on US Great Lakes as of end of November

AJOT | December 20, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

Shipping activity for the US Great Lakes in 2023 remained consistent with the previous year through the end of November, with approximately 32.6 million metric tonnes of commodity traffic traveling the seaway system for the year to date.

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Asia Break Bulk and CSL Shipping sign strategic partnership

AJOT | December 20, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

500t loading capacity MPP vessel to be jointly operated

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Ports of Indiana engages experienced maritime, rail executives to lead new business development initiatives

AJOT | December 19, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals

Ian Hirt, Matt Service to help launch new projects for Indiana’s ports

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In blow to Tesla, India says not planning to cut EV import tax

Bloomberg | December 15, 2023 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

India’s government said it’s not currently considering reducing taxes on imported electric vehicles, a stance that could delay Tesla Inc.’s plan to enter the market.

First non-grain, U.S.-managed ship successfully delivers 22 thousand tons of pipe to Ukraine since the onset of the war
Maritime
AJOT | Top Story | December 08, 2023

First non-grain, U.S.-managed ship successfully delivers 22 thousand tons of pipe to Ukraine since the onset of the war

The overall project comprised 22 thousand tons of pipes and ended with over 1,000 trucks making the final, successful deliveries...
MOL and DP World sign MoU to explore auto logistics and decarbonization business opportunities

AJOT | December 07, 2023 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

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AiO member, Big Log Morocco completed Roll-on/Roll-off of Manitou equipment to Senegal

AJOT | December 06, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Big Log Morocco completed RoRo Shipment of Manitou equipment from Khouribga City, Morocco to Dakar, Senegal.

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Deltamarin wins design contract for La Méridionale’s new ro-pax vessels

AJOT | December 05, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Deltamarin has signed a contract with China Merchants Jinling shipyard (Weihai) for the approval and detail design of La Méridionale’s upcoming ro-pax vessel project.

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Meratus Line’s SBON service starts calls to East Java Multipurpose Terminal

AJOT | December 04, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Lamongan Regency, Indonesia, received the inaugural call of Meratus Line’s SBON service on Sunday, 3 December.

Port of Redwood facing dredging emergency due to USACE miscalculation
Maritime
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | December 04, 2023

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Port of Redwood facing dredging emergency due to USACE miscalculation

The Port of Redwood City says it is currently unable to move vessels fully laden in and out of the Port due to a sediment ‘bump” in its ship channel that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), San Francisco Division failed to expeditiously address by contracting for sufficient dredging capacity.
Best ever AntwerpXL comes to a close

AJOT | November 30, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

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Port of Hueneme receives grant to build the first in the US port auto parking structure

AJOT | November 29, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals

Earlier this month, the Port of Hueneme was awarded a $2 million federal grant for planning activities related to a parking structure that will serve as the transfer point between ocean-going vessels and the rail or trucks being used to transport automobiles off port.

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Steveco upgrades RoRo cargo handling with Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane

AJOT | November 29, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

After a successful handover in Q4 2023, Finnish stevedoring company Steveco Oy started operating their new Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 Mobile Harbor Crane at their RoRo terminal in HaminaKotka, southern Finland, as they continue to modernize their equipment, increase handling capacity and improve operational flexibility.

US warns of evolving threats to ships sailing in Red Sea

Bloomberg | November 28, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

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From cross-fillings to long-term solutions, how the Panama Canal is addressing the issue of water head on 

AJOT | November 27, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

The Panama Canal has been a diligent steward of its most precious resource—water, dedicating extensive research and investments to its management.

US to review terrorist label for Houthis after ship seized

Bloomberg | November 21, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

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Marfin trial of SulNOxEco™ demonstrates fuel savings of up to 6.4%

AJOT | November 20, 2023 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Marfin Management S.A.M. confirms an expanded trial of SulNOx products onboard up to six vessels following successful initial trial of drop-in fuel conditioner SulNOxEco™.

Israeli vessel’s capture reignites fears over Mideast shipping
Maritime
Bloomberg | Top Story | November 20, 2023

Israeli vessel’s capture reignites fears over Mideast shipping

A Israeli-owned ship seized in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in retaliation for the war in Gaza is raising fears over more widespread disruption in one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
Vessel seized in Red Sea chartered by Japanese shipping line

Bloomberg | November 19, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

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For Port of Vancouver USA, Subaru vehicles drive record month in October

AJOT | November 17, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals | Ports

More than 13,500 Subaru vehicles were processed at Terminal 4 in October, highlighting the largest volume month in the automaker’s 30-year history at the port...

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