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Hapag-Lloyd WAS Vessel Phase-out/Phase-in

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Drewry’s Global Reefer Freight Rate Index increases for 4th consecutive quarter

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Maritime

Reefer trades have something of a reputation for volatility both in terms of volumes and freight rates, yet Drewry’s Global Reefer Freight Rate Index has recorded only increases over the last 12 months, even during off-peak seasons.

AmeraMex International receives $150,000 equipment order

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift

EIA expects 2018 and 2019 natural gas prices to remain relatively flat

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Energy

In its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA expects the Henry Hub natural gas spot price to average $2.88 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in 2018 and $2.92/MMBtu in 2019, slightly lower than the 2017 average of $2.99/MMBtu. Lower prices in 2018 and 2019 reflect EIA’s expectation of increased natural gas production and relatively flat consumption.

Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | January 25, 2018

Record year for Port of Halifax in 2017

Containerized cargo volume through the Port of Halifax has set a new port record. Containerized cargo volume in 2017 is 559,242 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), up 16% over 2016.

UTLC provided for growth of transport container service in 2017 by 75%

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

Preliminary figures indicate that transiting in circulation Asia-Europe-Asia in the territory of Kazakhstan, Russia, Byelorussia performed by container operator United Transport and Logistics Company (UTLC) in 2017 exceeded 175 000 TEU (equivalent to 20 feet container) which is 75% more than last year.

Lufthansa Cargo increases Freighter services to Japan

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Lufthansa Cargo has increased its freighter services to Japan and added two weekly freighters to Osaka, Japan (KIX). The additional flights complement the already existing daily freighter from and to Tokyo-Narita as well as the Lufthansa passenger flights to Osaka-Kansai, Tokyo-Haneda, and Nagoya.

Arctic shipping commitment drives momentum towards heavy fuel oil ban

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Maritime

An ambitious campaign for a ban on heavy fuel oil (HFO) from Arctic shipping has successfully harnessed the power and influence of 65 companies, organisations, politicians and explorers, since its launch in Tromsø twelve months ago.

Airforwarders Association announces alliance with The International Air Cargo Association

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Virgin Atlantic Cargo first UK airline to approve CSa fe RAP container for pharma

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is continuing to give customers a wider choice of pharma solutions by becoming the first UK airline to approve the use of CS afe’s new RAP container for temperature-sensitive life-enhancing healthcare products.

Transpacific Stabilization Agreement to cease operations

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Third Consecutive Win for Purolator International

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Logistics

CN Police association members ratify new labour contract

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

JAXPORT hires experienced Seaport Executive as Chief Operating Officer

Following a nationwide executive search, JAXPORT has selected Frederick P. Wong Jr. as Chief Operating Officer. Wong’s first day on the job will be Feb. 5, 2018.

Dutch Eye `Crucial’ Chinese Trade as Trump Shakes Global Order

Bloomberg | January 25, 2018 | International Trade

Agrible brings real-time data and services to sustainable agriculture

AJOT | January 25, 2018 | Logistics | Maritime

Bringing sustainability to scale and shaping the future of farming requires collaboration across the supply chain, starting with growers and their trusted partners.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | January 25, 2018

Port of Long Beach celebrates cargo record

Mario Cordero at State of the PortThe Port of Long Beach roared back from unprecedented challenges to notch its busiest year ever in 2017, moving 7.54 million twenty-foot equivalent units, an increase of more than 11 percent, Executive Director Mario Cordero announced at the annual State of the Port address Wednesday.