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Demand still strong heading into CNY, though ocean rates stay level

AJOT | February 12, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | By The Numbers

Damen forms alliance with Sea Machines Robotics

AJOT | February 11, 2021 | Maritime | Technology

Collaboration supports Damen strategy of increased sustainability, digitalization and operational excellence

XSTAFF charters space on container ship for Asia–Europe transport

AJOT | February 11, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The Düsseldorf-based company XSTAFF GmbH, in partnership with CULines, has chartered the container ship Laila in order to offer their clients an alternative to the existing services on the Asia–Europe route. The 2700-TEU ship left Yantian on 8 February 2021 and is, after a short stopover in Rotterdam, expected to arrive in Hamburg at the beginning of March.

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AJOT | Top Story | February 11, 2021

With NEOLINE, the Michelin Group’s logistics is on the rise

• Michelin signs a letter of commitment for maritime transport with Neoline, a French shipowner relying on main propulsion by sail. • A commitment to transport pneumatic tires on the Halifax (Canada) / Saint-Nazaire - Montoir de Bretagne (France) line, as soon as the first cargo sailing ship was commissioned. • A test initiative to help decarbonize Michelin's logistics operations.

Odfjell SE reports stable chemical tanker rates, but CPP markets are putting pressure on earnings

AJOT | February 11, 2021 | Maritime | Bulk

CMA CGM FAK rates - From West Med, Adriatic, Black Sea & East Med to Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Far East

AJOT | February 11, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

MSC Gulf to SAEC String 1 – Rio De Janeiro terminal change

AJOT | February 11, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

[FBX Weekly] Demand still strong heading into CNY, though ocean rates stay level

AJOT | February 11, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

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AJOT | Top Story | February 11, 2021

AMPORTS and Siem Car Carriers successfully transit vessel to Antioch

AMPORTS, Inc. (“AMPORTS”), one of the largest auto processors in North America, together with Siem Car Carriers (“SSC”) today announced the successful arrival of the vehicle carrier Siem Socrates at AMPORTS’ planned terminal in Antioch, California.

Situation of piracy and sea robbery in Asia in January 2021

AJOT | February 10, 2021 | Maritime

Bipartisan Congressional leaders highlight importance of Jones Act in House Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee hearing

AJOT | February 10, 2021 | Maritime

GEODIS charters tonnage to alleviate container capacity shortage on Asia-Europe trade

AJOT | February 10, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The first 1,000 TEU capacity vessel, operated exclusively by GEODIS, is scheduled to arrive in Hamburg on 28 February. This ship is carrying a total of 435 forty-foot containers for customers who have found it increasingly difficult to secure space with regular carriers at a viable rate. The next vessel sailing is scheduled to leave Shanghai around 10 February. Depending on demand, GEODIS will plan additional sailings over the coming weeks.

Crowley places third consecutive order for Star Cool integrated units from Maersk Container Industry

AJOT | February 10, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Maersk Container Industry will deliver 300 energy efficient reefers to Crowley’s operation in Central America. The expected deployment in March 2021 follows up two similar deliveries to Crowley last year.

Sky-high container shipping rates may ease by this summer

Bloomberg | February 10, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Cargo shippers could see some rate relief around summer as bottlenecks at ports caused by the pandemic ease and companies add more boxes.

Maersk shares sink after outlook for 2021 disappoints

Bloomberg | February 10, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM Empty Equipment Imbalance Surcharge from Italy to the Mediterranean area

AJOT | February 09, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Ports of Indiana seeks general cargo terminal operator at Jeffersonville port

AJOT | February 09, 2021 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals

For the first time in over 40 years, the general cargo dock at the Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville will be made available to operator interests through a Request for Proposals (RFP).

CMA CGM PSS - Cargo from the Middle East Gulf to West Africa

AJOT | February 09, 2021 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry proposes foundation for global seafarers vaccination program

AJOT | February 09, 2021 | Maritime

The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has formally proposed a practical, global approach to delivering COVID-19 vaccinations to seafarers in response to the worldwide crew change crisis. Over the past year, the need to class seafarers as key workers has received widespread support, with Cyprus now taking this one step further in suggesting the foundation of a feasible solution to inoculations.

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Bloomberg | Top Story | February 09, 2021

US maritime regulator urges freight ‘silos’ to unite in crisis

Companies that violate U.S. supply-chain rules around inundated American ports may be penalized, according to a key maritime regulator in Washington who is pushing the fragmented freight industry to work more closely to address the nation’s unprecedented bottlenecks.

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