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ZIM announces a significant upgrade of its independent India-Med Express Line (IMX)

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Pasha Hawaii resumes cargo operations after receiving all clear from U.S.C.G. and Hawaii DoT

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The vessel was the first to arrive in Honolulu Harbor after Pasha Hawaii received an all clear to resume cargo operations from the U.S. Coast Guard and Hawaii Department of Transportation, following the passage of Hurricane Lane over the Hawaiian Islands.

New CFO to help drive SEKO Logistics’ global growth strategy including acquisitions

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Logistics

Port of Long Beach emissions fall even as cargo rises

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Ports & Terminals

The Port of Long Beach is continuing to outperform 2023 clean air goals for diesel particles and sulfur oxides, even while cargo volumes have jumped to record levels, according to a comprehensive study of Port-related air pollution emissions.

Port of Corpus Christi reflects on one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Category 4 storm caused widespread power outages and over $25 million in damages to Port of Corpus Christi property.

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | August 29, 2018

Jack Daniel’s maker cuts profit forecast on trade war impact

The trade war is no longer just abstract for the maker of Jack Daniel’s.

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | August 29, 2018

NAFTA car changes welcomed by Canada as talks with US resume

Canada’s foreign minister expressed support for changes to Nafta’s rules for car content as talks resumed between the U.S. and its northern neighbor to update the trade accord.

The 20-hour flight is coming. and it may have a gym and bunks

Bloomberg | August 29, 2018 | Air Cargo

Port Manatee garners federal security grant to enhance access control

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port Manatee has been awarded a $326,456 federal security grant, enabling the Central Florida Gulf Coast port to enhance its access control system.

OOCL: National Day withdrawal from Asia to North Europe service

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

MSC: USA to Ecuador destination terminal handling charge

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Dynagas LNG Partners announces early delivery of Yenisei River and Extension of Yamal LNG long term charter

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Appalachia, Permian, Haynesville drive U.S. natural gas production growth

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

Gross production of natural gas in the United States has generally been increasing for more than a decade and in recent months has been more than 10% higher compared with the same months in 2017.

AT&T, Softbox and Merck test connected payloads and drone flights to deliver medical supplies in Puerto Rico

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

AT&T is taking part in a proof of concept with Softbox to test connected medical payloads carried by drones. The goal? Successfully and safely deliver temperature-sensitive medicines using drones.

Trade by biggest economies shrinks for first time in two years

Bloomberg | August 29, 2018 | International Trade

Port Manatee trade hub opens doors with three-city tour

AJOT | August 29, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The International Trade Hub at Port Manatee’s three-city business development tour has proven so successful that future similar events already are being planned.