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Toyota Motor Corp., trying to transform itself into a leader of the new driverless economy, unveiled both the concept vehicle and the big-name partners to make it a reality.

TIACA strengthens presence in key Latin American markets

AJOT | January 08, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

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Taking 1,350-tonne Rachel for a ride up the river

AJOT | January 08, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Named Rachel, after Rachel Parsons, an engineer and advocate for women’s employment rights, the machine will weigh 1,350 tonnes when fully assembled. Sailing under London’s Tower Bridge and to shore upstream at Fulham, it completed a 850km journey from Germany across the North Sea, via Mammoet’s European Headquarters in Schiedam, The Netherlands.

CBP: Extension of In-bond Regulation Enforcement Dates

International Trade

AJOT | Top Story | January 08, 2018

CBP: Extension of In-bond Regulation Enforcement Dates

CBP will extend the time frame for initial implementation of these regulatory changes for all participants for six months. CBP Officers will continue to accept paper CBP Form 7512 and input the data on the trade’s behalf until July 2, 2018.

Retail imports end 2017 with 7 percent growth as industry sales continue to increase

AJOT | January 08, 2018 | International Trade

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CBP officers seize stainless steel sinks at Portal Port of Entry

AJOT | January 08, 2018 | International Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers working at the Portal Port of Entry recently targeted a rail container destined to arrive in Portal. CBP officers inspected two rail containers and discovered merchandise in violation of intellectual property rights (IPR) regulations.

Transplace names Frank McGuigan as CEO

AJOT | January 08, 2018 | Logistics | People | Appointments

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Supply chains (and freight rates) crank up again

AJOT | January 08, 2018 | International Trade

As supply chains crank back into action following the vacation, the January ocean freight GRI (General Rate Increase) stuck, with China-US rates increasing by 27%. While prices may continue to climb slightly until the Chinese New Year, expect them to drop back after February 16.

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Jensen’s Proven workboat design selected for NAVSEA new-build

AJOT | January 08, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Jensen will supply a functional and regulatory design package for the 41-foot vessel, which will provide ship- and sub-assist services, as well as other port operational services at U.S. Navy port locations around the world.