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X2 Logistics Networks has just launched a partnership with ConsolFreight

AJOT | April 18, 2018 | Logistics

New BISON C-Lift a serious alternative to traditional container handling equipment

AJOT | April 18, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

BISON has just launched a new, automated container lift solution that is capturing the attention of importers and exporters around the world.

Maritime

AJOT | Top Story | April 18, 2018

MOL Transports Canned Bread ‘Kyu-Can-Cho’ to South Africa

MOL has provided transport service for this project since 2015, and has transported four shipments in all, totaling about 5,000 cases (about 75,000 cans).

ATA Chairman Highlights Positive Impact of Tax Cuts on Trucking

AJOT | April 18, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Subcommittee to convene Water Resources Infrastructure Roundtable in Coos Bay, Oregon

AJOT | April 18, 2018 | Ports & Terminals

Clean air technologies sought for port equipment

AJOT | April 18, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles are offering seed money to foster the development of new goods-movement technologies that improve air quality.

Artificial Intelligence to thrive in logistics according to DHL and IBM

AJOT | April 18, 2018 | Logistics | Integrators

Crowley completes acquisition of three SeaRiver tankers

AJOT | April 18, 2018 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Crowley Alaska Tankers, LLC, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of three tankers from SeaRiver Maritime Inc., and is now chartering them back to SeaRiver under varying multi-year terms.

Logility University offers courses to accelerate supply chain optimization and retail planning excellence

AJOT | April 18, 2018 | Logistics

Port Houston Reports Solid First Quarter Results

AJOT | April 18, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Year-to-date total tonnage for Port Houston through March is at 9.7 million, reflecting a 2 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Results showed that bulk material and steel were the primary drivers for the growth.

Dachser’s growth gets a tailwind

AJOT | April 18, 2018 | Logistics

Chapman Freeborn and Antonov Airlines deliver drill rigs for mining project

AJOT | April 18, 2018 | Air Cargo | Charters

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering and Antonov Airlines have helped to keep a mining project on schedule by delivering two 17m long drill rigs from the USA to Australia.

Jet Engine That Exploded Had Metal Weakness Signs, U.S. Says

Bloomberg | April 18, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ethiopia Pips Ghana as Fastest-Growing Africa Economy at IMF (2)

Bloomberg | April 18, 2018 | International Trade

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | April 18, 2018

Putin Said to Seek Trump Deal Even After Sanctions, Strikes

After U.S. sanctions crippled an entire Russian industry and air strikes in Syria threatened the first direct clash between nuclear superpowers since the Cold War, Vladimir Putin is seeking to dial down the tension.