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ITS Logistics November Supply Chain Report: Inflationary pressure and monetary policy uncertainty among list of concerns that could impact supply chain in 2025

AJOT | December 27, 2024 | Logistics | Supply Chain

ITS Logistics and DAT caution carriers, manufacturers, and shippers of delayed stimulus impact on freight market

China to build world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet

Reuters | December 26, 2024 | Energy

Peru declares environmental emergency after oil spill

Reuters | December 26, 2024 | Energy | Ports & Terminals

Peru's government on Thursday declared an environmental emergency in a northern coastal area, where state oil firm Petroperu last weekend spilled a crude oil shipment into surrounding waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Energy

Reuters | Top Story | December 26, 2024

New York to fine fossil fuel companies $75 billion under new climate law

New York state will fine fossil fuel companies a total of $75 billion over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate under a bill Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on Thursday.

Hapag-Lloyd WDS/WID surcharge to the U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports

AJOT | December 26, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

To help manage the potential impact of ongoing challenges at U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports, Hapag-Lloyd is introducing a Work Disruption Surcharge (WDS) and Work Interruption Destination Surcharge (WID), effective January 20, 2025, in the event of a strike.

Oil edges up on China stimulus hopes, US inventory drop

Reuters | December 26, 2024 | Energy

Oil edged higher on Thursday in thin holiday trade driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the world's biggest oil importer, and supported by an industry report showing a decline in U.S. crude inventories.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | December 26, 2024

Port of Oakland container volume on track to finish year strong

Full imports grow 13 months in a row

Silk Way AFEZCO and FF Construction collaborate to shape the future of Silk Way Cargo Village

AJOT | December 26, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company (SW AFEZCO) has entered into a landmark design and build agreement with FF Construction, marking a significant milestone in the development of the Silk Way Cargo Village within the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ).

MSC schedule update – Trade Asia to USA West Coast

AJOT | December 26, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Due to the ongoing challenging market situation generating congestion and schedule delays across the supply chain, MSC is planning to adjust the sailing program on its Maple service connecting Asia to USA West Coast.

CPaT announces new contract with Romanian based airline, Legend Airlines

AJOT | December 26, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, today announced they have been awarded a new contract with Romanian based airline, Legend Airlines.