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Port of Oakland night gates will expand to speed up cargo flow

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

TraPac, second-largest marine terminal, goes to second shift starting Oct. 15

Ports & Terminals

Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | September 14, 2018

Florence makes landfall near Port of Wilmington

North Carolina port officials don’t expect the Port of Wilmington to reopen until at least Tuesday or Wednesday in the wake of Hurricane Florence.

Manufacturing and Trade Inventories and Sales

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | International Trade

CMA CGM: FAK rates from North Europe to East Africa

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Port of Cleveland approves renovations at Historic May Co. Building and Hingetown’s Church + State development project

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Marubeni Sign Cooperation Agreement with Japanese Project Promotion Vehicle in the Far East LLC

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | Maritime

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | September 14, 2018

Inauguration ceremony marks opening of MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today announced that an inauguration ceremony for MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy Inc. (MMMA), jointly operated by MOL and Magsaysay Maritime Corporation (MMC), was held on September 12 in Salitran, Dasmariña City, the Philippines.

Air Cargo

AJOT | Top Story | September 14, 2018

Flights from Trent Lott International Airport are a first for Northrop Grumman’s autonomous helicopter

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) began flight tests for MQ-8C Fire Scout aircraft produced in Moss Point at the Trent Lott International Airport, a major milestone for the company and the region’s aerospace economy.

Super Typhoon approaches Hong Kong

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | International Trade

Illinois International Port District supports $820.4 million in economic activity, over 6,381 jobs

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

The Great Lakes Seaway Partnership announces the release of Economic Impacts of the Port of Chicago, a report documenting the many contributions made by the Illinois International Port District (IIPD) and Great Lakes Seaway Shipping to the City of Chicago, Cook County, State of Illinois and Great Lakes region.

CCM announces Maintenance Partner Awards

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | Logistics

Six Konecranes forklift trucks delivered to DP World Jebel Ali terminal 1

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Quest Solution Breaks Into Transportation Logistics Market With $10 Million in Purchase Orders for In-Truck Solution

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | Logistics

HBC-radiomatic Launches New Receiver

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Crailsheim, Germany-based radio remote control manufacturer HBC-radiomatic GmbH has unveiled its new FSE 319 plug-and-play receiver, suited to tough, mobile industrial applications.

ClipperData and BigOceanData to cooperate on cargo and refined product analysis and tracking

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

ClipperData, the leading provider of comprehensive data sets, analysis and commentary on global crude and refined product movements, has entered into a long-term agreement to use the BigOceanData (BOD) AIS-based vessel tracking portal.

The Marshall Islands Registry Recognizes Green Award Ships

AJOT | September 14, 2018 | Maritime

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry and Green Award announce cooperation. The RMI Registry will recognize Green Award certified ships with an incentive to motivate further efforts for excellence.