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Federal Amtrak Spending Would Be Halved Under Trump Budget

Bloomberg | February 12, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

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Vietnam’s Coffee Exports May Climb 9% on Rising Production

Bloomberg | February 12, 2018 | International Trade

Coffee shipments from Vietnam, the world’s biggest robusta producer, will surge this year as farmers harvest a bigger crop, according to Industry and Trade Minister Tran Tuan Anh.

Trump Defense Plan Boosts Navy, Missile Defense, Boeing Jet

Bloomberg | February 12, 2018 | International Trade

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Maersk Winter Weather Update

AJOT | February 12, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Below is the latest Maersk Line North America operational details pertaining to weather impact

AAR Statement on Trump Administration’s Infrastructure Principles

AJOT | February 12, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

NATSO Statement on Trump Administration Infrastructure Proposal

AJOT | February 12, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Suddath announces Scott Perry as President of Global Logistics Division

AJOT | February 12, 2018 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Fitch: Passenger Traffic Up 15% from Peak Levels for U.S. Airports

AJOT | February 12, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airports

Port of Montreal signs a cooperation agreement with Mundra Port

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | February 12, 2018

Port of Montreal signs a cooperation agreement with Mundra Port

On a trade mission to India, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Mundra Port, Gujarat State, north of Mumbai. This agreement aims to develop cooperation in marketing and business development while sharing information on marine operations and industry best practices.

Trump Dispatches His Public Works Plan to Skeptical Congress

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | February 12, 2018

Trump Dispatches His Public Works Plan to Skeptical Congress

President Donald Trump Monday released his long-awaited proposal to upgrade roads, airports and other public works, kicking off what will likely be a tough sell in Congress with Democrats saying the plan falls short and Republicans wary of another big spending measure.

Canada Launches Security Review of Aecon Deal With Chinese Buyer

Bloomberg | February 12, 2018 | International Trade

Evergreen charters twelve 11,000 TEU containerships

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | February 12, 2018

Evergreen charters twelve 11,000 TEU containerships

Evergreen Marine Corp. (EMC) entered into an agreement with Shoei Kisen Kaisha today to charter twelve 11,000 TEU class containerships. The charter parties were signed by EMC Chairman Mr. Anchor Chang and President of Shoei Kisen Kaisha Mr. Yukito Higaki.

Southwest Resumes Chicago Flights After De-Icing Fluid Shortage

Bloomberg | February 12, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Uni-Home International Logistics go beyond just pickup & delivery

AJOT | February 12, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift

Cargo Connections welcomed Shenzhen Uni-Home International Logistics Co Ltd as new members in China

Carotrans Builds Out U.S.-Central American Network to Support Trade Growth in Region

AJOT | February 12, 2018 | Logistics

Arpin Van Lines renews its sponsorship with the LPGA

AJOT | February 12, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

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A Weekend of Setbacks Dims Prospects for Airbus’s Top Seller

Bloomberg | February 12, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

As last weekend approached, Airbus SE was closing in on a firm order for at least 20 of its marquee A380 superjumbos, a contract that promised to keep production going for at least a decade. And lawyers were putting the final touches on a $99 million settlement that shut the door on a five-year bribery probe involving sales of Eurofighter jets to Austria.

U-Freight supports TAPA’S supply chain security efforts

AJOT | February 12, 2018 | Logistics

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Abu Dhabi Ports kicks off its annual Stakeholder Football Tournament

AJOT | February 12, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

In cooperation with MICCO Logistics, Abu Dhabi Ports launched its third annual Stakeholders Football Tournament. The five-a-side tournament will take place over three weeks, with MICCO Logistics and the Department of Tourism and Culture going head to head in the kick-off match at the Zayed Port football field.