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President Donald Trump said the U.S. will slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to protect national security, a major escalation of his hawkish trade agenda that could hit producers from Europe to Asia and spur global retaliation.

Trump’s Steel Tariff Rejected by GOP, Praised by Democrats

Bloomberg | March 01, 2018 | International Trade

Logistics

Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | March 01, 2018

Retail supply chain needs vision, investment, diverse collaboration

Effective retail supply chains require a forceful vision, appropriate investment and commitment of a diverse workforce, according to presenters at a late February industry conference.

Industry squashes Illinois Logistics Center impact fee bill

AJOT | March 01, 2018 | Logistics

Kuehne + Nagel launches Sea Explorer

AJOT | March 01, 2018 | Logistics

Ports & Terminals

AJOT | Top Story | March 01, 2018

Port of Oakland landmark project could start by summer

Construction could begin this summer on a landmark logistics campus at the Port of Oakland. Developer CenterPoint Properties said today that it awaits only permits to start on the Port’s long-anticipated Seaport Logistics Complex.

Port of Virginia’s truck reservation system launches at NIT

AJOT | March 01, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Following more than two years of collaborative development with the local motor carrier community, The Port of Virginia® today is launching its trucker reservation system (TRS) to begin the effort of managing the flow of truck volume at the port.

A strong start to 2018 for WFS in North America

AJOT | March 01, 2018 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) North American operations have made a successful start to 2018 by winning and renewing cargo handling, ramp and passenger services contracts with airline customers at eight U.S. stations.

New Vice President for GAC Americas Region

AJOT | March 01, 2018 | Logistics | People | Appointments

In addition to his new role, Bob maintains responsibilities as Managing Director of GAC North America – Shipping, a position he has held for 14 years.