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92% of seafarers strongly influenced by internet access

AJOT | March 28, 2018 | Maritime

The Crew Connectivity 2018 Survey Report, sponsored by KVH Industries and Intelsat, shows digital transformation underway in the maritime industry

SAL transports river vessel from Romania to Netherlands

AJOT | March 28, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

SAL Heavy Lift GmbH, member to the Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) network in Germany, acted as European agents of Pan Ocean, Seoul and transported on MV “Sun Shine” , a semisub Deckcarrier, the casco river passenger vessel MV "AMAMAGNA" with dimensions 135 x 22 m (l x w ) and 2.230 tons weight from Constanta to Rotterdam.

SC Ports Charleston Gate Hours Friday & Saturday

AJOT | March 28, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | March 28, 2018

St. Louis Regional Freightway, Port of Plaquemines and St. Louis Regional Ports sign agreement

Pact will help support development of a new transportation link for cargo to move along the Mississippi River

U.S. Drafts China Tariff List to Counter IP Theft: Trade Update

Bloomberg | March 28, 2018 | International Trade

President Donald Trump’s push to rebalance global trade in America’s favor has investors on edge, as his threats to impose import tariffs and curb foreign investment raise the specter of retaliation that could spark a global trade war.

Trump Is Targeting China’s Push to Make Its Economy High-Tech

Bloomberg | March 28, 2018 | International Trade

We All Love Wind Power, Unless You Want to Make Money: Gadfly

Bloomberg | March 28, 2018 | Energy | Alternative

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | March 27, 2018

U.S. Said to Weigh Emergency Law for China Investment Crackdown

The Trump administration is considering a crackdown on Chinese investments in technologies the U.S. deems sensitive by invoking a law reserved for national emergencies, among other options, according to people familiar with the matter.

Singapore Sees Asia as Silver Lining Amid U.S.-China Trade War

Bloomberg | March 27, 2018 | International Trade

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | March 27, 2018

New generation of Kalmar shuttle and straddle carriers provide increased reliability, productivity and safety

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is proud to announce the launch of its latest-generation shuttle and straddle carriers, incorporating significant changes and upgrades based on customer feedback and years of extensive R&D work.

Geodis improves the digital experience for its customers with a new online shipment management portal

AJOT | March 27, 2018 | Logistics

GEODIS’ Distribution & Express Line of Business has launched a new online portal to assist its 60,000 customers with their shipment management. The new version of the portal, which has been fully operational for some weeks now, has been completely upgraded with maximum security measures put in place.

Mammoet Russia completes factory-to-foundation project for Gazprom

AJOT | March 27, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift

Mammoet has successfully completed the safe delivery of two heavy and oversized columns to Gazprom Neft Moscow Refinery for the construction of their new combined Euro+ facility in Moscow.

ALE enhances presence in North America with dedicated Canadian offices

AJOT | March 27, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift

Kalmar to support expansion at DCT Gdansk with customised RTG cranes

AJOT | March 27, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a deal with Deepwater Container Terminal (DCT) Gdansk to supply a total of five electrically powered rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) with extensive customisation.

U.S. liquefied natural gas exports quadrupled in 2017

AJOT | March 27, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) reached 1.94 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2017, up from 0.5 Bcf/d in 2016. As LNG exports increased, shipments went to more destinations. U.S. LNG exports in 2017, all of which originated from Louisiana’s Sabine Pass liquefaction terminal, reached 25 countries.

DHL Supply Chain recognizes seven carriers with performance award at 2018 Carrier Summit

AJOT | March 27, 2018 | Logistics | Integrators

Qantas Eyes Chicago Direct as Next Step in Ultra-Long-Haul Push

Bloomberg | March 27, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Intermodal

AJOT | Top Story | March 27, 2018

Mason Mega Rail breaks ground

The Georgia Ports Authority broke ground on its $126.7 million Mason Mega Rail Terminal Monday. The expansion will increase the Port of Savannah's rail lift capacity to 1 million containers per year, and open new markets spanning an arc of cities from Memphis to St. Louis, Chicago to Cincinnati.