Jones Act-compliant vessel construction underway after big AWT purchase
Good morning! Happy Saturday. The first official day of Fall was a few days ago… but we are still waiting on the weather to cool down so we can throw on a cozy knit sweater. Everyone loves a cozy knit sweater.
"Another fall, another turned page..." - Wallace Stegner
The Jones Act is no stranger to controversy - but regardless of the back-and-forth, it’s still the law. St. Johns Ship Building, a Palatka, Florida-based shipbuilder, is remaining steadfastly compliant with the Jones Act as the company begins construction on a series of vessels ordered in August by Atlantic Wind Transfers (AWT). The vessels will be certified by the U.S. Coast Guard regulations and fall in line with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 4 emission regulations, as well as being responsible for servicing crews to offshore wind projects.
Check out today’s featured article from G Captain to read about the shipping vessels being constructed for the purpose of carrying offshore wind turbine crews to and fro. Will these new Jones Act-compliant catamarans lead the pack for shipping renewable sector cargo? ☕️
Featured Article:
St. Johns Ship Building Begins Construction on Jones Act Crew Transfer Vessels for Offshore Wind Market | G Captain
“Jones Act shipbuilder St. Johns Ship Building has started construction on the first vessel in a series of crew transfer vessels for Rhode Island-based Atlantic Wind Transfers (AWT).”
Education 🧠
A fresh logistics textbook has entered the scene
Students and professionals, rejoice! A new textbook has been published to provide a nuanced outlook on specialized cargo on the international scene - the first of its kind to be brought to the English market. Co-authored by Marco Poisler, COO of UTC Overseas, and Richard Knoll, owner of Drexel Logistics, “Project Logistics: the Universal Transportation Course” aims to explain capital projects to professionals and students alike.
Those who want to improve freight transportation management and organization skills could benefit from a copy.
Shipping & Trade 🗺
Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index reports 5k parcels were delivered every second in 2021
Well, that’s a lot of parcels. Pitney Bowes, the global tech company, released a shipping index showing that parcel volume hit a whopping 159 billion in 2021 - 108 billion of those parcels generated in China alone. This significant volume spelled out a carrier revenue of $491.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2021 and predictions forecast $216 billion by the year 2027.
With thirteen major markets participating in the report - the US, Canada, Brazil, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden, China, Japan, Australia, and India - the data analyzed shipments that weigh up to 70 lbs. China had the bulk of volume origination, however, the United Kingdom generated the highest per person average at 80 parcels per person.
Sustainability & Fuel Tech ♻️
A.P. Moller - Maersk voices support for US Clean Shipping Act
The U.S. Clean Shipping Act is legislation currently being reviewed by Congress. The bill would require a study increase in carbon-dioxide restrictions until an eventual 100% restriction on in-port ship emissions by 2040. The Danish shipping company A.P. Moller - Maersk is backing the bill that was introduced by two members of Congress representing the Southern California ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
Antonio Santos, the federal climate policy director at Pacific Environment, is urging other carriers to follow Maersk’s lead. Polluting ships across North America are under pressure to pivot toward zero-emissions shipping, including cargo and cruise ships.
Ports 🚢
Conditions Ease at Major Ports but Risks Persist | MHL News
MH&L Staff has written an article explaining why significant risks of bottlenecks still exist at U.S. ports up and down both coasts, regardless of a downslope in mishaps as opposed to that which occurred in early 2022.
Driver Issues 🚛
Judge Strikes Down Rhode Island Truck-Only Tolls | Trucking Info
Trucking Info’s Heavy Duty Trucking Staff shares an article about the struck-down Rhodeworks, a truck-only toll plan in the state of Rhode Island. A United States District Court ruled the tolling plans unconstitutional after the American Trucking Associations, Cumberland Farms Inc., M&M Transport Services Inc., and New England Motor Freight sued the state of Rhode Island.
Business Strategy 💡
The Supply Chain Runs on Best Practices | EPS News
ESP News contributor Luke Smith writes about the importance of data harvesting and auditing your supply chain efficiency as a company. He points out that many businesses fail to fully utilize the technology available.
Fuel Tech ♻️
Amazon to Bring Low-Carbon Electrofuels to Trucking Fleet | Trucking Info
Trucking Info’s news and media release share Amazon’s next-step to reach. net-zero carbon by the year 2040 using renewable fuel technology from Infinium in its trucking fleet.
Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.