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LNG-fueled car carrier CERULEAN ACE delivered

AJOT | March 13, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News

MOL Moves Steadily toward Goal of 90 LNG/Methanol-fueled Vessels by 2030...

Biden eyes Chinese shipbuilding subsidies as tensions simmer

Bloomberg | March 13, 2024 | International Trade | Maritime

US President Joe Biden pledged to look into a petition from a group of unions asking his administration to review China’s subsidies for shipbuilders, as tensions between the world’s two largest economies simmer on trade during a critical American election year.

MSC Announcement: Import Detention WBCT – Los Angeles

AJOT | March 13, 2024 | Maritime

Please note that effective Monday, March 18th, 2024, MSC will take over the collection of Import Line Detention at the above-mentioned Terminals...

ZIM Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and the Full Year of 2023

AJOT | March 13, 2024 | Maritime | By The Numbers

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM), a global container liner shipping company, announced today its consolidated results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023...

CMA CGM Announcement: Launch of SEA REWARD loyalty program powered by SpotOn

AJOT | March 13, 2024 | Maritime

CMA CGM Group announced the launch of SEA REWARD, an innovative loyalty program designed to redefine customer experience in the shipping industry...

Cargill looks to roll out sails on cargo ships to burn less fuel

Bloomberg | March 13, 2024 | Maritime | Bulk

Commodities giant Cargill Inc. is looking to add wind-power capability on future cargo ships, after experimenting with sails that made a large vessel greener.

Vivace Insurance partners launches in the Americas, rebrands in Asia Pacific

AJOT | March 12, 2024 | Maritime

CMA CGM Announcement: Changes to Mediterranean to/from East Coast South America service, SIRIUS

AJOT | March 12, 2024 | Maritime

This service will suspend its call in Rio de Janeiro SB (BRRIO) with effect from the m/v "MAERSK LEON" voy. 0NSH3S1MA, ETA Rio de Janeiro on March 14th, until July (date to be confirmed)...

Cosco Shipping enhances safety with Iridium GMDSS

AJOT | March 12, 2024 | Maritime

Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, has announced Cosco Shipping (CSSC), the world's largest fleet of commercial vessels with 1,417 ships, has begun installation of Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) terminals...

OceanScore analysis shows near-tripling of EU ETS costs due to Red Sea crisis

AJOT | March 12, 2024 | Maritime

Persistent missile attacks by Houthi rebels on ships plying the Red Sea route have led to soaring emissions liabilities for shipping companies under the EU ETS as lengthy voyage diversions for Europe-bound vessels have multiplied fuel consumption, according to OceanScore...

ONE establishes new West Asia regional headquarters in Dubai

AJOT | March 12, 2024 | Maritime

(ONE) is pleased to announce the opening of its West Asia Regional Headquarters in Dubai. This strategic move aims to accelerate ONE's growth and expand its presence in the rapidly developing markets of the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and East Africa...

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AJOT | Top Story | March 12, 2024

Panama Canal announces increase in daily slots at Panamax Locks

In response to the present and projected level of Gatun Lake, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced through Advisory to Shipping No. No. A-08-2024; a new adjustment to accommodate the growing demand for transits, by increasing the number of daily slots available in the Panamax Locks...

MSC Announcement: USA TO FAR EAST

AJOT | March 12, 2024 | Maritime

Please take note of the announcements below containing the following scopes...

Hapag-Lloyd Update: On Africa service

AJOT | March 11, 2024 | Maritime

Damen delivers two ASD Tugs 3010 ICE to Norway’s BOA Group

AJOT | March 11, 2024 | Maritime

On February 20th Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with BOA Group for two ASD Tugs 3010 ICE. Due to Damen’s practice of constructing vessels in series for stock, the tugs were already under construction at...

Kongsberg Discovery launches powerful sub-bottom profiling tool for use with proprietary echo sounders

AJOT | March 11, 2024 | Maritime

CMA CGM Marco Polo largest vessel to call in Port of Philadelphia ’s 300-year history

AJOT | March 11, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

The Philadelphia Port community is buzzing with excitement as the largest vessel to ever call the Port was welcomed at PhilaPort’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal (PAMT).

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AJOT | Top Story | March 11, 2024

HD Hyundai Marine Solution and Accelleron pioneer ship engine optimization

HD Hyundai Marine Solution has signed an agreement with Greek operator Neptune Lines Shipping and Managing Enterprises SA to provide Engine Part Load Optimization (EPLO) services for four car carriers...

Alfa Laval OceanGlide fluidic air lubrication system secures Memorandum of Understanding with Korean shipyard

AJOT | March 11, 2024 | Maritime

Alfa Laval has collaborated with a Korean shipbuilding company by signing the first Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for OceanGlide installations. This agreement shows the growing market interest in OceanGlide as a..