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Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | February 26, 2019

First Kia Telluride crosses Brunswick docks

The first of Kia's new Telluride vehicles were loaded for export onto the Roll-on/Roll-off vessel Sirius today at the Port of Brunswick. The 8-person SUVs are destined for ports around the Arabian Peninsula.

How Uber Freight Will be Affected by the First Self Driving Car Fatal Accident

AJOT | February 26, 2019 | Logistics

Uber has been a pioneer technology giant in the transportation space since its quiet start several years ago. Giving consumers the ability to schedule pickups with a few simple clicks and empowering thousands to generate income just from driving from one place to the next had many impressed with the technology company.

CargoSphere Announces Rate Integration and Single Sign On with CargoWise One

AJOT | February 26, 2019 | Logistics

CargoSphere, the neutral rate network for container shipping, today announces a seamless integration with CargoWise One, WiseTech Global’s flagship product.

Logistics

Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | February 26, 2019

Size matters when it comes to boxes, DHL Supply Chain proves to RILA

When it comes to shipping cartons, size clearly matters, according to DHL Supply Chain design team executives exhibiting this week at the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s LINK 2019 supply chain conference in Kissimmee, Florida.

Kenya says national airline ownership could revert to state

Bloomberg | February 26, 2019 | Air Cargo

With Brexit in flux, shippers re-route to avoid Dover

Shift in small-arms export approvals opposed by a top Democrat

Bloomberg | February 26, 2019 | International Trade

Peugeot makes a comeback in North America

Bloomberg | February 26, 2019 | International Trade

The latest winner from the US-China trade fight: Canada

Bloomberg | February 26, 2019 | International Trade

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | February 26, 2019

US farmers fear Trump’s assault on WTO hurts them

Donald Trump’s attack on the World Trade Organization has U.S. farmers worried that the president’s ‘America first’ foreign policy approach will hamstring efforts to defend their interests.

Beer drinkers set to be next losers from China’s trade wars

Bloomberg | February 25, 2019 | International Trade

Beer drinkers in China -- and in Chinese restaurants around the globe that sell brands like Tsingtao -- may end up bearing the cost of a trade probe that’s shaking the barley market.

Trump’s China trade “win” will cost the US

Bloomberg | February 25, 2019 | International Trade

Trump hands Xi breathing room on economy with deadline extension

Bloomberg | February 25, 2019 | International Trade

India is missing out on the trade war investment boom

Bloomberg | February 25, 2019 | International Trade

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | February 25, 2019

SSA says Port of Oakland Turning Basin expansion is critical

Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) is located on the north side of the Oakland Estuary (see map below). The Turning Basin is circled and is at the right side of the map. Howard Terminal is the innermost terminal in green at the right and adjoins the Turning Basin. (Source: Port of Oakland)

Scottsdale-based company Emerge unveils their Private Freight Marketplace at RILA

AJOT | February 25, 2019 | Logistics

The US-China cease-fire on trade is promising

Bloomberg | February 25, 2019 | International Trade

Port of Everett South Terminal Modernization Update, Final Pile Installed

AJOT | February 25, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port of Everett reaches major milestone on its Seaport Modernization with installation of the final steel pile to support a strengthened South Terminal. In total, 343 piles were set since the $36 million project kicked-off in summer 2018. Upland structural and utility work will continue throughout the year. The strengthened dock will be ready to support the next generation of over-dimensional cargo, including aerospace parts for the new 777X by December 2019.