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Kalmar to help The Bristol Port Company improve reliability and productivity with comprehensive STS crane upgrade

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The order was booked in Cargotec's 2018 second quarter order intake and the upgrade project is scheduled to be completed during Q1 2019.

Drewry: Carriers in the bunker

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Leschaco opens office in Barcelona

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Logistics

Following the opening of its own branch in Valencia in April this year, a second Leschaco Iberia S.L. site in Barcelona will be available to all Spanish customers from June.

Kalmar Electric Forklifts to enhance eco-efficiency and cut costs for leading Polish chipboard manufacturer

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | International Trade

Hill International Selected to Serve Major International Airport Project in Crete

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airports

HighJump joins Trucker Tools’ Smart Capacity freight-matching platform

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Boeing, Safran Agree to Design, Build and Service Auxiliary Power Units

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

EIA reports track U.S. crude oil production statistics and trends

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Energy

With increasing crude oil prices and rig counts over the past several months, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) continues to closely monitor U.S. crude oil production trends.

Konexial announces support program for “Abandoned” ELD customers as CVSA roadcheck begins

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

St. Lawrence Seaway: CHEM NORMA Pulled Free and Undergoing Inspection

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

SeaLand: Telex Release Fee – United States and Canada

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | June 04, 2018

WW Ocean to serve as EUKOR agents for Breakbulk cargo in North America

allenius Wilhelmsen Ocean (WW Ocean) has been appointed by EUKOR Car Carriers (EUKOR) to be its new commercial agent for Breakbulk cargo in North America.

Air Cargo

AJOT | Top Story | June 04, 2018

American Airlines becomes first U.S. Carrier to begin Cuba cargo service

American Airlines becomes the first U.S. passenger carrier to begin cargo service in Cuba. The airline now offers mail service, including correspondence, parcels and express mail, into and out of José Martí International Airport (HAV) in Havana, Cuba’s capital city and leading commercial center.

National Cargo Bureau acquires Exis Group in global cargo safety initiative

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Logistics

Damen ASD Tug 2913 for new deep-water bulk terminal at Saqr Port launched by Albwardy Damen, UAE

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Maritime

Ordered twelve months ago, the tug will join the RAK Ports tug fleet and operate in the new and impressive deep-water bulk terminal currently nearing completion at the port. There its 80-tonnes of bollard pull will provide additional power for manoeuvring Capesize vessels.

Abu Dhabi Ports launches blockchain technology for trade community

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Ports & Terminals

Second 7000 HP, Tier IV Class Tug joins McAllister Towing Fleet

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

McAllister Towing is proud to announce the arrival of the tug Rosemary McAllister, the second in a series of four 100’ x 40’, 80 metric ton bollard pull tugboats. The tug is the 32nd tractor tug in McAllister’s fleet.

Subcommittee Hearing to Examine the United States’ Role in Maritime Transportation in the Arctic

AJOT | June 04, 2018 | Maritime

The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee will hold a hearing next week to examine the U.S. role in maritime transportation in the Arctic. The Subcommittee will hear testimony from the United States Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), scientists, and policy experts.