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Gebrüder Weiss to expand home delivery services in Central and Eastern Europe

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Logistics

Logistics company uniformly expands end customer delivery GW pro.line home throughout the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary and Slovakia.

The Board of Directors of Konecranes Plc decided to continue the Employee Share Savings Plan

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

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DSV annual report 2017 released

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Logistics

For Q4 2017, net revenue increased by 8.0% and amounted to DKK 19,019 million (Q4 2016: DKK 17,617 million). Adjusted for currency translation effects, growth came to 11.6%, driven by increasing freight volumes in all DSV's business areas. In addition, average freight rates and fuel prices were higher than in Q4 2016.

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ICTSI Basra leads in Iraq port investment

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) continues its pioneering work in Iraq’s port sector with its second phase investment in new container terminal infrastructure well underway at its Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) at the Port of Umm Qasr.

XPO Logistics announces fourth quarter and full year 2017 results

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Logistics

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Sonwil deploys Orange EV electric yard truck to Buffalo, NY DC

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

Orange EV and Sonwil Distribution Center, Inc., today announced the 2017 deployment of Orange EV’s T-Series pure-electric terminal truck to Sonwil’s 300,000 square foot warehouse and distribution center in Buffalo, New York.

Xpress Global Systems rolls with TCG

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Carrier Transicold offers lower GWP refrigerant option for PrimeLINE container units

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

R-513A, a new synthetic blend of the hydrofluoroolefin R-1234yf and R-134a, has a GWP of 631, which is significantly lower than those of HFC refrigerants conventionally used in container refrigeration systems.

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Frampton Construction underway on Southeastern Freight Lines expansion in Savannah, Georgia

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

As part of the expansion, approximately 17,371 square feet of covered dock space will be built to house 44 new dock doors.

TIA and NITL release updated broker-shipper model contract

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Logistics

Cargo Stalwart Cochran partners with Hunt & Palmer

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Industry Top Trends 2018: Transportation Infrastructure

AJOT | February 08, 2018 | International Trade

A Florida Monorail Makes Way for the Robot Bus of Tomorrow

Bloomberg | February 08, 2018 | Intermodal

Hudson Tunnel Battle Shows Pitfalls of Trump’s Public Works Plan

Bloomberg | February 08, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

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Brexit Bulletin: May’s Plan

Bloomberg | February 08, 2018 | International Trade

Theresa May’s latest Brexit plan is to break free from some key European rules immediately after the divorce – including some on financial services – while staying close to others for longer, Tim Ross reports.

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

Bloomberg | February 08, 2018 | International Trade

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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

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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.

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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.