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Travelers Question 'What Rights?' as They Fly Blind This Holiday Season

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Last year’s travel chaos also made an impact in holiday travel planning as a majority of travelers (57%) are less likely to fly because of the disruptions that plagued 2022.

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  • Last year’s travel chaos also made an impact in holiday travel planning as a majority of travelers (57%) are less likely to fly because of the disruptions that plagued 2022.
  • From unpredictable airfares to unexpected car rental charges, this year's holiday travel landscape is a minefield of challenges:
    Financially strapped: 59% who plan to travel report feeling more financially stressed than ever about holiday travel.
  • "Do not be a victim this holiday season," urges LegalShield partner attorney Ben Farrow.
  • LegalShield, the champion for everyday legal needs, wants travelers to take control and protect themselves with knowledge and legal firepower.

AXA XL and EPIC-Oversea Insurance Agency collaborate on specialized insurance coverage for Marine Artisans in the US

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL and Oversea Insurance Agency, an EPIC Company, are teaming up to provide fast, easy, and specialized Marine General Liability insurance coverage for Marine Artisans in the U.S.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL and Oversea Insurance Agency, an EPIC Company, are teaming up to provide fast, easy, and specialized Marine General Liability insurance coverage for Marine Artisans in the U.S.
  • According to Allison Jolls, AXA XL's Product Director for Marine Liabilities, "Marine Artisans are the backbone of the ship repair industry.
  • We're working with Oversea to deliver an easy, tailored, and comprehensive insurance product that Marine Artisans can access entirely online.
  • AXA XL's Marine insurance offerings include Inland Marine, Ocean Cargo, Blue and Brown Water Hull, P&I, as well as Excess and Primary Marine Liabilities.

OTC Markets Group Welcomes d'Amico International Shipping SA to OTCQX

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Monday, November 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced d'Amico International Shipping SA (Euronext STAR Milan: DIS; OTCQX: DMCOF), an international marine transportation company operating in the product tanker market, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced d'Amico International Shipping SA (Euronext STAR Milan: DIS; OTCQX: DMCOF), an international marine transportation company operating in the product tanker market, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.
  • d'Amico International Shipping upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink® market.
  • d'Amico International Shipping SA begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “DMCOF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com .
  • Upgrading to the OTCQX Market is an important step for companies seeking to provide transparent trading for their U.S. investors.

Duos Technologies Group Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Duos” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DUOT), a provider of machine vision and artificial intelligence that analyzes fast moving vehicles, reported financial results for the third quarter (“Q3 2023”) ended September 30, 2023.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Duos” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DUOT), a provider of machine vision and artificial intelligence that analyzes fast moving vehicles, reported financial results for the third quarter (“Q3 2023”) ended September 30, 2023.
  • King joins Duos with over 20 years of operational and commercial leadership experience within the energy and supply chain sectors.
  • It should be noted that the following Financial Results represent the consolidation of the Company with its subsidiaries Duos Technologies, Inc. and TrueVue360, Inc.
    Total revenue for Q3 2023 decreased 62% to $1.53 million compared to $4.02 million in the third quarter of 2022 (“Q3 2022”).
  • Duos also held $1.53 million in inventory as of September 30, 2023, consisting primarily of long-lead items for future RIP installations.

Graham Christie Named COO of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

The Governing Board of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) has appointed Graham Christie, a Southern California rail leader and seasoned project manager, as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • The Governing Board of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) has appointed Graham Christie, a Southern California rail leader and seasoned project manager, as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231214300214/en/
    Rail industry veteran Graham Christie has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority.
  • This background and proven success make Graham the ideal choice as COO,” said Michael Leue, ACTA Chief Executive Officer.
  • The addition of a COO to ACTA’s leadership structure was the result of an analysis of the Authority’s operation.

Howard Energy Partners Announces Completion of $800 Million in Growth Projects and Record Volumes in 2023

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The expansion projects and associated ongoing 24/7 operations were completed while achieving a perfect safety record to date in 2023.

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  • The expansion projects and associated ongoing 24/7 operations were completed while achieving a perfect safety record to date in 2023.
  • “This has been a milestone year for Howard Energy Partners.
  • We are extremely pleased to have successfully completed several strategic growth projects that substantially increase our ability to help customers move their products to market,” said Mike Howard, HEP Chairman and CEO.
  • “While deploying $800 million of expansion projects is an integral part of our strategic growth plan, prioritizing safety and operational excellence is equally important,” said Howard.

Integrated Rail and Resources Acquisition Corp. Announces Extension

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Monday, December 11, 2023

The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

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  • The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
  • While the Company may pursue an initial business combination target in any business or industry, it intends to focus its search on natural resources, railroads and/or railroad logistics companies, or any combinations thereof.
  • This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.
  • This announcement is being issued in accordance with Rule 135 under the Securities Act.

Old Dominion Freight Line Provides Update for Fourth Quarter 2023

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (“LTL”) operating metrics for November 2023.

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  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (“LTL”) operating metrics for November 2023.
  • Marty Freeman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Dominion, commented, “The decrease in our November revenue reflects continued softness in the domestic economy.
  • We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect developments occurring after the statement is made, except as otherwise required by law.
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American LTL motor carriers and provides regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization.

Global Large Diameter Steel Pipes Business Analysis Report 2023: A $17 Billion Market by 2030 - The Backbone of Oil & Gas Industry - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Ballooning Demand for Pipeline Transportation Solutions and Services Stands Testimony to the Growing Installations of Pipelines for Energy Transport: Global Pipeline Transportation Solutions and Services (In US$ Billion) for Years 2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027

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  • Ballooning Demand for Pipeline Transportation Solutions and Services Stands Testimony to the Growing Installations of Pipelines for Energy Transport: Global Pipeline Transportation Solutions and Services (In US$ Billion) for Years 2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027
    Urgency to Shake Off Dependence on Russia Oil & Gas Resurrects Pipeline Projects in Europe & Rest of World, a Move that Bodes Well for Large Diameter Steel Pipes
    More Pipeline Installations Means More Demand for Large Diameter Steel Pipes: Estimated Costs of Natural Gas Pipeline in EU As of 2021 (In Million Euros)
    Encouraging Signs of Gas Production Increases are Positive Indicators of Possible Demand Growth for Large Diameter Steel Pipes: Global Natural Gas Production (In Billion Cubic Metre (BCM)) for Years 2018 Through 2022
    Oil Volatility Pushes Non-Russian Oil Companies to Invest in Production Expansions to Target Biggest Importers of Russian Oil Amid Growing Anti-Russia Sentiments & Political Policy Shifts: Global Oil Production (In Million Barrels Per Day) for Years 2018 through 2024E
    Internal Water Resource Per Capita Ranked by Country - US, France, China, Germany, India, Netherlands and Saudi Arabia (in Cubic Meters)
    Amid Rising Clamor Over Sustainability, Growing Investments in Carbon Capture & Storage Drives Demand for Large Diameter Steel Pipes to Transport Toxic CO2 to Storage Facilities
    Large Diameter Steel Pipes Manufacturers Eye Lucrative Opportunities in the Growing Carbon Capture & Storage Market: Global Carbon Capture & Storage Market (In US$ Million) for Years 2020, 2022 2024 & 2026
    Large-Diameter Steel Pipes Lay Strong Foundation for Construction, Infrastructure & Agricultural Projects
    World Construction Industry (in US$ Trillion) for the Years 2017, 2019 & 2022
    Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.
    EEW Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Commissioning Finalized on World’s Largest Fiber Optic-based Infrastructure Monitoring System

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The operator of the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) commissioned the largest gas pipeline and fiber-optic monitoring solution ever installed to ensure transcontinental gas supply from Azerbaijan to the EU.

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  • The operator of the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) commissioned the largest gas pipeline and fiber-optic monitoring solution ever installed to ensure transcontinental gas supply from Azerbaijan to the EU.
  • “Our fiber optic monitoring system is processing a vast amount of data on a daily basis, providing simple outputs to the pipeline operator with high reliability,” said Scott Graeff, President and CEO of Luna.
  • The system also monitors the acoustic and thermal properties of gas leaks, providing rapid detection with highly accurate localization.
  • As another part of the project, Luna’s distributed fiber-optic monitoring system has provided perimeter security for the pipeline’s block-valve stations, to also provide above-ground facility protection along the entire route.