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DB Schenker reveals hydrogen-ambitions and orders first fuel-cell powered trucks from hylane

DB Schenker has revealed its ambitions to gradually build up a fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) fleet powered by hydrogen in cooperation with hylane, a rental startup that is part of DEVK and which specializes in providing comprehensive hydrogen solutions in the logistics sector.

IQAX launch GSBN-powered electronic Bill of Lading with the approval from International Group of Protection and Indemnity Club

AJOT | June 27, 2022 | Shipping Technology

G-7 weighs Russia oil-price cap via insurance, shipping ban

Bloomberg | June 27, 2022 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Orcello-Wind: The world’s first wind-powered RoRo vessel

On June 21st 2022 Wallenius Marine and KNUD E. HANSEN signed an agreement that KNUD E. HANSEN will join the project of designing the world’s first wind-powered RoRo vessel, as Naval Architects.

Brown elected as Little Rock Port Authority Board chair

AJOT | June 27, 2022 | Ports & Terminals

US resuscitates bid at G-7 to counter China’s Belt and Road

Bloomberg | June 27, 2022 | International Trade

President Joe Biden rebooted his effort to counter China’s flagship trade-and-infrastructure initiative after an earlier campaign faltered, enlisting the support of Group of Seven leaders at their summit in Germany.

Lufthansa to bring back A380 in reversal as travel demand soars

Bloomberg | June 27, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

GE CEO Culp takes reins of aviation unit as Slattery loses top post

Bloomberg | June 27, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as C.H. Robinson 2022 Carrier of the Year Award winner

AJOT | June 27, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized by C.H. Robinson as a winner of its 2022 Carrier of the Year Awards.

Russia slips into historic default as sanctions muddy next steps

Bloomberg | June 27, 2022 | International Trade

CMA CGM Cape Town call back to weekly on MIDAS 1 service

AJOT | June 27, 2022 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM has announced the return to weekly frequency on Cape Town call on its MIDAS 1 service connecting India Middle East Gulf and West Africa.

Honor Foods expands its redistribution capabilities to the Western US with Burris Logistics’ purchase of The R.W. Zant Co.

AJOT | June 27, 2022

Honor Foods expands its foodservice redistribution capability through Burris Logistics’ purchase of the R.W. Zant Company. R.W. Zant is a foodservice redistributor with protein expertise located in Los Angeles, CA. The transaction closed on June 21, 2022. Complimentary product portfolios will expand the capabilities of both companies, including immediate increased logistical benefits provided by Burris Logistics’ cold chain assets and freight brokerage via Trinity Logistics. Both companies share a proud family heritage and partner-first mentality.

Crowley’s inaugural sustainability report reinforces commitments to people and planet

AJOT | June 27, 2022 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Bolloré Logistics continues it’s carbon offsetting program for all LCL shipments

AJOT | June 27, 2022 | Logistics

In Colombia, natural gas consumption has been exceeding production

AJOT | June 27, 2022 | Energy

In 2020, when drought resulted in decreased hydroelectric power, Colombia imported 14.2 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas, which helped the country meet natural gas demand for electricity, according to our recently updated Colombia Country Analysis Brief.