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MSC export restrictions on certain types of personal protective equipment products

AJOT | August 07, 2020 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Historic international shipments earn Port of Monroe 2019 Pacesetter Award

AJOT | August 07, 2020 | Project / Heavy Lift

The Great Lakes Seaway Partnership applauds the Port of Monroe for earning a 2019 navigation season Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award, which recognizes their efforts in increasing international Seaway cargo during the 2019 navigation season.

Nigeria signs deal to end disputes over offshore-oil exports

Bloomberg | August 07, 2020 | Energy | Conventional

Sweet-toothed Indonesia to cut dependence on sugar imports

Bloomberg | August 07, 2020 | International Trade | Commodity

Indonesia, the world’s biggest buyer of sugar, is striving to cut imports by boosting domestic production at a time when rising affluence is increasing demand for sugary food and drinks.

Maritime

Bloomberg | Top Story | August 07, 2020

Supply chain risk grows as weary crews halt ships and clog ports

A new risk to global supply chains is emerging as exhausted seafarers stuck offshore for months halt work, a breaking point caused by restrictions on crew changes amid coronavirus precautions.

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | August 07, 2020

China’s exports jumped in July on stronger U.S., global demand

China’s exports rose in July as economic activity in the rest of the world recovered and shipments to the U.S. jumped, while imports unexpectedly contracted due to falling commodity prices and the ongoing fragility of China’s own recovery.

China imports second-highest ever amount of soybeans in July

Bloomberg | August 07, 2020 | International Trade | Commodity

China’s soybean imports were the second highest on record in July as processors increased purchases of cheaper Brazilian supplies and demand for hog feed recovered.

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | August 06, 2020

Trump reimposes Canadian aluminum import tariff to stem ‘flood’

The Trump administration will reimpose tariffs on some Canadian aluminum imports, hitting a crucial trade partner just weeks after the president’s landmark North American trade agreement went into effect. Canada threatened retaliation.

One stranded tanker signals peril of trading with Venezuela

Boris Johnson Commits $466 Million to Northern Ireland Brexit Red Tape

Bloomberg | August 06, 2020 | International Trade | Trade Regulation

Boris Johnson’s government pledged 355 million pounds ($466 million) to ensure companies can complete the paperwork needed for trade to Northern Ireland from the rest of the U.K. after Brexit, just nine months after the prime minister promised there would be no border controls.

Japan push to cut China reliance may be boost for Southeast Asia

Bloomberg | August 06, 2020 | International Trade

Trump signs order seeking to return drug production to U.S.

Bloomberg | August 06, 2020 | International Trade

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would encourage the production of certain drugs and medical supplies in the U.S. following shortages during the Covid-19 pandemic.

LATAM’s Solidary Plane transported over 680 tons of medical supplies and more than 400 health professionals in South America

AJOT | August 06, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• During the pandemic, the program has focused on supporting the fight against the virus. • In Brazil, 64 tons of food for various NGOs supported by LATAM and 45 tons of medical supplies for hospitals were donated and transported.

Intermodal industry honors Marino with 2020 Silver Kingpin Award

AJOT | August 06, 2020 | Intermodal

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | August 06, 2020

Baltimore CBP agriculture specialists intercept cow skins from Nigeria and Federal noxious weed seeds from Japan

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists are charged with the challenging task of safeguarding our nation’s agricultural resources by examining international trade and travelers’ baggage every day for invasive insects, federal noxious weeds, and plant and animal diseases. Two recent interceptions highlight the breadth of this responsibility.

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