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May Said to Plan Instant Split From Some EU Rules After Brexit

Bloomberg | February 08, 2018 | International Trade

China Exports Hold Up as Commodities, Base Effects Boost Imports

Bloomberg | February 07, 2018 | International Trade

China’s overseas shipments held up despite the stronger yuan and rising trade tensions with the U.S., while import growth surged reflecting calendar effects and higher commodity prices.Key PointsBig Picture

China Cautious on Pre-Brexit Trade Talks With U.K., Envoy Says

Bloomberg | February 07, 2018 | International Trade

The U.K. is pushing to solidify its future trading relationship with China, but Beijing is wary of providing any commitments until it sees how the Brexit deal plays out, according to a senior British trade official.

Intermodal

George Lauriat | Top Story | February 07, 2018

DCLI acquisition of TRAC Intermodal’s 53-foot domestic chassis fleet key to a larger plan

On January 11, 2018, Direct ChassisLink Inc., better known as DCLI, completed the purchase of TRAC Intermodal’s 53-foot domestic chassis fleet. DCLI’s intention to purchase the TRAC units was made in late October 2017 before last month’s closing. The purchase price for the chassis fleet was not disclosed.

Rio Tinto Confident U.S. Will Treat Canada Differently on Trade

Bloomberg | February 07, 2018 | International Trade

U.K. Vows to Protect Health Service in Trade Talks Amid Backlash

Bloomberg | February 07, 2018 | International Trade

China Is Said to Study Restrictions on U.S. Soybean Imports

Bloomberg | February 07, 2018 | International Trade

GreenPort Congress America 2018 provisional programme launches

AJOT | February 07, 2018 | Ports & Terminals

PMSA’S McLaurin says California Ports and Air Quality Agencies Must Help the Maritime Industry Achieve Zero Emission Goals

Stas Margaronis | February 07, 2018 | Ports & Terminals

John McLaurin, president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), said the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as well as California air quality regulatory agencies need to rethink mandating zero emissions goals for terminals and trucking companies.

Future U.S. electricity generation mix will depend largely on natural gas prices

AJOT | February 07, 2018 | Energy

The mix of fuels used to generate electricity in the United States has changed in response to differences in the relative costs of electricity-generating technologies and, for those technologies that consume fuel, the cost of fuel.

CX North America Expands Driver Mobile App with Digital Proof of Delivery Update

AJOT | February 07, 2018 | Logistics

DHL Supply Chain recognized as Top Employer in five countries including the United States

AJOT | February 07, 2018 | Logistics | Integrators

C.H. Robinson Facilitates Specialised Shipment of Commodity Processing Tanks

AJOT | February 07, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift

C.H. Robinson Project Logistics recently facilitated a shipment of commodity processing tanks weighing a total of 2,300mtns as pictured in the gallery below.

Project / Heavy Lift

AJOT | Top Story | February 07, 2018

Hansa Heavy Lift transports huge shiploader from Belgium to Angola

Hansa Heavy Lift has safely transported a huge shiploader, with the largest unit weighing 513 metric tonnes and measuring a total of 65,480 cbm, from Antwerp, Belgium to Namibe, Angola.

Boeing 737 MAX 10 Reaches Firm Configuration

AJOT | February 07, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing's 737 MAX 10 has reached a major milestone as the MAX program completed firm configuration on the airplane. This means engineers now have all the design requirements in place for what will be the largest member of Boeing's single-aisle family. Boeing announced the achievement today at the Singapore Airshow.

Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, acquires Belgian logistics solutions provider, Intris

AJOT | February 07, 2018 | Logistics

WiseTech Global today announced the acquisition of Intris, the leading Belgian provider of freight forwarding, customs and warehousing management solutions.

Trillium CNG Expands Offerings to Include Hydrogen Fueling

AJOT | February 07, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

The company will design, build and maintain hydrogen fueling stations. Trillium’s new services also include electric vehicle charging infrastructure, solar panel installation, and microgrid design and construction.

Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Jameson Emory to Regional Fleet Services Manager for Maintenance

Appliance and Electronics Industry Veteran Joins Encompass Board of Directors

AJOT | February 07, 2018 | Logistics | People | Appointments

DoKaSch provides Opticooler for Ethiopian Airlines

AJOT | February 07, 2018 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, the provider of climate-controlled solutions for air cargo, welcomes Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services as a new client for its Opticooler. Recently, the fastest growing and largest Airline in Africa and the German ULD provider signed a master agreement.

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