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Orient Overseas (International) Limited announces the sale of Long Beach Container Terminal to a consortium led by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | April 30, 2019

Orient Overseas (International) Limited announces the sale of Long Beach Container Terminal to a consortium led by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners

Sale of Long Beach Container Terminal to a consortium led by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners for US$1.78 billion. Sale pursuant to the National Security Agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Justice.
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WiseTech acquires Xware

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Logistics

Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, today announced the acquisition of Xware, a leading messaging integration solutions provider in Sweden.

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New research from Ti reveals key logistics market growth held up

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Logistics

Key logistics market growth rates fell in 2018 according to Ti’s global market size & growth forecast data released today.

Material Handling Systems names McReynolds CEO

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Logistics

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MSC bunker recovery charges

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

BRC – Bunker Recovery Charge levels effective June 1st, 2019 SCOPE: USA to Africa

SEND Transportation goes live with Trucker Tools Smart Capacity

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

SC&RA announces 2019-2020 Leadership & President’s Award Winner

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

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AMS announces 2019 rates for voluntary fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops services

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Maritime

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the 2019 rates it will charge for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, verification, and laboratory services for a variety of agricultural commodities – including fruits, vegetables and specialty crops. 

Trump’s dependence on sanctions risks a backfire, critics say

Bloomberg | April 30, 2019 | International Trade

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New Panama Canal draft restrictions impact container allowable weights

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

Due to the extended drought in the region of the Panama Canal and the resulting low water levels in Gatun Lake, The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced a new DRAFT restriction of 44 ft effective April 30th, 2019.

Top 50 strategic US infrastructure projects report released

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Percepto flies autonomous drones over 5G trial network

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Air Cargo | Technology

Percepto today announced that it has successfully demonstrated its autonomous drones over SK Telecom’s 5G trial network. SK Telecom is the largest mobile operator in Korea, leading the world in the field of mobile telecommunications by commercializing its 5G network in December 2018.

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Truckload spot rates still stalled

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Truckload rates for April continue to lag behind March averages for vans and reefers, but there were signs of a possible rebound for van freight last week.

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South Carolina Ports Authority selects NASCENT’s advanced gate system and enVision technology for its Wando Terminal Chassis Yard

AJOT | April 30, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

NASCENT Technology, a leading provider of gate systems and related technologies, today announced that South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has selected NASCENT's SYNAPSE advanced Gate System, in combination with the company's enVision OCR Portal offerings, to facilitate gate processing for the CCM chassis yard at its Wando Terminal.

Argentina’s national strike cuts off transport, cancels flights

Bloomberg | April 30, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

JAXPORT launches rebrand in opening logistics conference
Ports & Terminals
Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | April 30, 2019

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JAXPORT launches rebrand in opening logistics conference

Northeast Florida’s Jacksonville Port Authority has a fresh brand identity, launched today [Tuesday, April 30] in the opening general session of the 2019 JAXPORT Logistics & Intermodal Conference.
SAS pilots extend strike as profit downgrades look inevitable

Bloomberg | April 30, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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