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Royal support for One Ocean Expedition

AJOT | April 16, 2024 | Maritime

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has agreed to become a goodwill ambassador for Statsraad Lehmkuhl's next major expedition, the One Ocean Expedition 2025-2026...

BIO-SEA keeping Grain de Sail 2 ballast water compliant

AJOT | April 15, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

The innovative Grain de Sail II cargo sail ship has set sail across the Atlantic with a state-of-the-art ballast water treatment system supplied by BIO-UV Group.

Bearing AI launches first AI-powered planning tool for shipping liners

AJOT | April 15, 2024 | Maritime | Technology

Bridge disaster in Baltimore gets FBI criminal investigation

The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into what occurred on the cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused it to collapse, according to a person familiar with the investigation.

AJOT book review: “A History of Greek-Owned Shipping”

Stas Margaronis | April 15, 2024 | Maritime

The Making of an International Tramp Fleet, 1830 to the Present Day” by Gelina Harlaftis (1996)...

CMA CGM - update - Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco Roro services

AJOT | April 15, 2024 | Maritime

Following bunker prices evolution since the last surcharge adjustment, CMA CGM SSL Intra Europe will revise its BAF as follows on its Roro South services connecting France with Algeria, Tunisia & Morocco (import & export)...

Leading maritime cities report 2024 - amid a sea of change, Singapore retains top spot

AJOT | April 15, 2024 | Maritime

Singapore has retained its title as the leading maritime city in the world, followed by Rotterdam and London, according to the 2024 Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report from DNV and Menon Economics...

IAPH statement on seizure of containership MSC Aries in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz

AJOT | April 15, 2024 | Maritime

IAPH joins calls by ICS for the immediate release of the seafarers and the ship. “We express our deepest concern for the welfare of the seafarers of this ship, which follows the hijacking of the crew of the Ro-Ro carrier Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea back in November."

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AJOT | Top Story | April 15, 2024

Container ship seized in Strait of Hormuz could threaten Middle East trade lanes

Iran seized a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning, this is 'extremely concerning' and threatens to put trade lanes in the Middle East at risk...

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AJOT | Top Story | April 12, 2024

The Red Sea crisis – current challenges and key consequences for the shipping industry

Container shipping has not become any calmer in 2024. The security situation in the Red Sea is still precarious and the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope led to a reduction of shipping capacity and rising transport costs. At the moment it is still unclear when the Red Sea passage will be safe again...

MSC Announcement: Internal notice – MSC Trinidad & Tobago

AJOT | April 12, 2024 | Maritime

Please be advised that MSC Trinidad and Tobago will revise THC and local charges as follows...

All funding options ‘on the table’ for Baltimore bridge rebuild

Bloomberg | April 12, 2024 | Maritime | Ports & Terminals

Maryland Governor Wes Moore said all options — including private partnership and tapping capital markets — are under consideration to finance the rebuild of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore if the federal government is unable to cover the costs as originally promised.

MSC PSS - scope: Import Middle East to USA East Coast / USA Gulf Coast/ San Juan

AJOT | April 11, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Mediterranean Shipping Company has filed and will implement the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective April 2nd, 2024, with the following quantum and effective date for all shipments as below.

MSC PSS - scope: Import Indian Sub-continent to USA East Coast/ USA Gulf Coast / San Juan

AJOT | April 11, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Mediterranean Shipping Company has filed and will implement the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective April 8th, 2024, with the following quantum and effective date for all shipments as below.

Bigyellowfish welcomes Dr. Sorensen to executive leadership team

Future Proof Shipping welcomes new Managing Director on board

Inland shipping pioneer Future Proof Shipping (FPS) has announced the appointment of Sara Ravazza as its new Managing Director, effective April 01, 2024. Sara joins the team of zero emission shipping innovators, to strengthen and steer their sustainability-driven initiatives.

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Bloomberg | Top Story | April 11, 2024

MSC vows to fight ‘excessive’ fine sought by US agency

The world’s largest container carrier will push back against a proposed US government fine that would rank among the stiffest penalties handed down by the diminutive Washington regulator where the fight is playing out.

China’s first batch of imported washed feather and down, pilot goods successfully cleared customs in Guangxi

AJOT | April 11, 2024 | International Trade | Maritime | Bulk

"The goods were shipped from overseas to Guigang and cleared customs in just eight days. This new model is 17 days faster than the traditional customs clearance via Hong Kong, significantly reducing time and economic costs!," said Yang Chaodong, General Manager of Jialu Feather Products Co., Ltd. in Guigang.