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Mexico Says U.S. Ties Better Than Ever—And Credits Tillerson

Bloomberg | February 02, 2018 | International Trade

Boeing Is Said to Court Embraer, Brazil With Jetliner Venture

Bloomberg | February 02, 2018 | Air Cargo | General | International Trade

Companies’ Complex Tax Questions Have Same $1,000 Answer: Gadfly

Bloomberg | February 02, 2018 | International Trade

Ports & Terminals

Leo Ryan | Top Story | February 02, 2018

Port of Montreal advances plan for sixth box terminal

On the heels of a record performance in 2017, the Port of Montreal has moved an important step further to establish a sixth container terminal, located at Contrecoeur, where there is an existing bulk shipping facility 25 miles away on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River.

Kuehne + Nagel launches direct LCL service from Shanghai to Chattanooga

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Logistics

International Trade

AJOT | Top Story | February 02, 2018

Trump and Congress should work toward a 21st century infrastructure system

Thanks to tax reform, and this administration’s aggressive regulatory reduction, our economy is growing at an exponential rate. 2018 presents a great opportunity to push the throttle on our economic growth as we move to our next big priority: infrastructure. - by Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO)

IANA: Intermodal Finishes the Fourth Quarter, and the Year, Strong

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Intermodal

Intermodal freight volumes posted a fourth quarter growth rate of 5.8 percent year-over-year, according to the Intermodal Association of North America’s fourth quarter and year-end Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics report. International volume increased by 7.7 percent; domestic containers grew by a modest 2.5 percent; while trailer loads increased by 12.2 percent.

ATA highlights trucking’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month activities

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Pharma ocean freight enters new waters

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Maritime

The Poseidon pharma ocean freight program with its radical ‘one team culture’ went live at the IQPC Temperature Controlled Logistics Conference in London on 1st February 2018.

Multraship takes delivery of first of two CARROUSEL RAVE TUGs from Damen

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Leading towage and salvage specialist Multraship has taken delivery of the first of two game-changing CARROUSEL RAVE TUGs (CRT) which will make it easier, safer and more environmentally friendly to work with seagoing vessels at much higher speeds than conventional tugs can safely achieve, and without the risk of capsizing under a tow-load.

Sea-Cargo reaches milestone of 2 million tonnage handled via Broekman Logistics in Rotterdam

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Logistics

In the coming years this will grow with an additional 750.000 ton a year, resulting from a further intensified partnership between Sea-Cargo and Broekman Logistics.

The potential of inland navigation and river-sea-shipping must be taken advantage of

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Maritime

China’s Food Giant Emerges as Leading Exporter of Brazil Soy

Bloomberg | February 02, 2018 | International Trade

Champion for fight against cancer takes off for 327km Rahma Run from Fujairah Terminal to Zayed Port

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Dr. Khaled Al Suwaidi will embark on his inspiring ultramarathon from Fujairah Terminals at 6am tomorrow, Saturday, 3 February, to support the fight against cancer. The course of the Rahma Run will pass through Khalifa Port and end at Zayed Port.

Aeronet Road Transport launches

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Clients will now have the option to receive total service for full truckload (FTL) shipments operated exclusively by Aeronet, from start-to-finish.

Port of Hueneme unveils new EV charging stations for the community and customers

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Hueneme continues to show its commitment to environmental stewardship by unveiling two new electric vehicle charging stations available to the public.

RightShip appoints new CEO

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Maritime | People | Appointments

California plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

In July 2017, California’s state legislature passed assembly bill (AB) 398 to reauthorize and extend until 2030 the state’s economy-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction program. The bill sets a new GHG target of at least 40% below the 1990 level of emissions by 2030. As of 2015, about 86% of California’s GHG emissions were related to the consumption of energy.

Port of Montreal’s project at Contrecœur crosses a key milestone in its progress

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

This large-scale project aims to support the growth of the container market, a sector that generates economic development for Montreal, Quebec and Eastern Canada

Union Pacific announces redesigned charitable giving program

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

nion Pacific today unveiled its Community Ties Giving Program, which increases its overall community giving to more than $20 million. Designed to support two primary giving pillars – local grants and key partnerships – the company's philanthropic outreach aligns with its longstanding commitment to Building America.

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