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Cleaner air wanted: Reducing transportation’s environmental impacts

Becky | April 22, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

In honor of Earth Day, here is a primer on how the organizations involved in production, distribution, and transportation of goods can make a difference and help reduce trucking’s carbon footprint.

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Dimerco’s new Air + Road service from China to Mexico saves up to 40% on freight costs

A new Air + Road service from global freight forwarding specialist Dimerco has saved up to 40% on freight costs for customers shipping automotive components from Southern China to a common manufacturer in Mexico.

European gas falls after EU guides on paying for Russian supply

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | Energy

Avianca’s customers will be able to offset their travel carbon footprint through alliance with Choose

AJOT | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Africa’s last absolute monarchy revives airline after 23 years

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Secretary Raimondo establishes Commerce Climate Council, directs Department to integrate climate considerations into policies, strategic planning, and programs

AJOT | April 22, 2022 | Energy

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US, allies cut bulk of Russia high-tech imports, Raimondo says

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | International Trade

Actions by the U.S. and its allies to restrict Russia’s access to high-tech imports and parts has seen those shipments fall by more than 50%, frustrating the nation’s manufacturing and servicing efforts, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said.

Supply-chain snarls keeping you waiting? Montreal’s port has a pitch

Ports & Terminals

Bloomberg | Top Story | April 22, 2022

Supply-chain snarls keeping you waiting? Montreal’s port has a pitch

The head of Canada’s second-biggest port has a supply-chain sales pitch few of his peers in the global shipping industry can match: zero wait time at sea for container traffic.

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Containers pile up in Shanghai port on China’s Covid lockdowns

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | Ports & Terminals

The strictest Covid-19 lockdown in China since the pandemic began has resulted in container goods sitting at Shanghai’s port for nearly two weeks, according to supply chain data provider project44.

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‘Mayhem’ ensues as top shipper Indonesia bans edible oil exports

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil producer, will ban all exports of cooking oil and its raw materials amid a local shortage.

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Harren & Partner Group adds jack-up vessel Thor to its fleet

The fleet continues to grow: German shipping and logistics group Harren & Partner has announced the acquisition of the jack-up vessel Thor. The fleet now counts four highly sophisticated offshore ships.

British American’s Snell says US exporters face a tough 2022

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | April 22, 2022

British American’s Snell says US exporters face a tough 2022

Smaller U.S. West Coast ports, including the Ports of Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma are experiencing ocean carrier service cutbacks that are adversely impacting U.S. agricultural exporters, according to Paul Snell, president of Huntington Beach, CA-based British-American Shipping.

Federal Railroad Administration announces climate challenge to meet net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

AJOT | April 22, 2022 | Intermodal | Rail

On Earth Day, Yellow Corp. reaffirms commitment to reducing carbon footprint

AJOT | April 22, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

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The diamond world is scrambling to keep buying Russian gems

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

U.S. sanctions on Russia’s giant diamond miner are causing chaos through the industry, leaving traders and manufacturers hunting for workarounds to keep tapping one of the world’s main sources of precious gems.

Poland’s air traffic control spat threatens 600 daily flights

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong to allow arrivals of non-residents from May 1

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

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BIS takes enforcement action against Russian cargo airline operating in violation of US export controls

AJOT | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod issued an order temporarily denying all export privileges for the Russian cargo aircraft carrier Aviastar due to ongoing violations of the comprehensive export controls imposed on Russia by the Commerce Department. Headquartered in Moscow, Aviastar provides a variety of cargo services to Russia.