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Maersk, MSC, ONE suspend cargo bookings to and from Russia

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Moller – Maersk is temporarily suspending new Maersk bookings within ocean, air and intercontinental rail to and from Russia, with the exception of foodstuffs, medical and humanitarian supplies (bar dual-use items). Booking acceptance to and from St. The suspension began 1 March and covers all Russian gateway ports.

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Kelley Blue Book: average new-vehicle prices in US up 5.4% in May y-o-y; average EV price down 10.8%

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The estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $41,263 in May 2021, according to the analysts at Kelley Blue Book. Kelley Blue Book average transaction prices do not include applied consumer incentives. Subcompact SUV/Crossover.

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Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

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Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. Earlier post.)

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Shell, Accenture and Amex GBT launch blockchain-powered digital book-and-claim solution for scaling SAF

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Shell, Accenture, and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) are launching Avelia , one of the world’s first blockchain-powered digital sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book-and-claim solutions for business travel. An industry-accepted carbon accounting mechanism, like book-and-claim, is key for such programs to credibly grow.

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Rheinmetall books order for more than 500,000 hybrid vehicle engine blocks from SAIC

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The Materials and Trade division of the tech enterprise Rheinmetall has booked a new order to produce engine blocks for a hybrid vehicle. The order, worth a figure in the mid-double-digit million-euro range, encompasses more than 500,000 units.

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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge is available online via volvocars.com in select markets across Europe as of this week. Customers can order from home or place an online order together with their retailer.

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Kelley Blue Book: New-vehicle prices hit record high in November; average new EV price $65,041

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According to data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the United States in November 2022 hit a new record high of $48,681. of ATP, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates. Incentives remained stable in November 2022 at 2.2% of the average transaction price.

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