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Liebherr reachstacker convinced with high performance

AJOT | January 17, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

As a part of the CONTARGO group, which is specialised in trimodal transportation, the Duisburg Intermodal Terminal (DIT) decided to test the Liebherr Reachstacker LRS 545 during the daily business.

Logistics

AJOT | Top Story | January 17, 2018

Brexit and its effects on transports from China to the UK

The relationship and trade of goods between China and the UK have grown stronger year by year. The fact that the UK is now preparing to leave the European Union (EU) means uncertainties as to how this trend will continue to develop.

Bank of Canada Sees Trump’s Tax Plan Trickling Across Border

Bloomberg | January 17, 2018 | International Trade

Mark Whitehead hands over the reins at Hactl

AJOT | January 17, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airports

Mark Whitehead, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) will retire on March 7th after nearly 8 years at the helm. Whitehead’s place will be taken by Wilson Kwong.

327km Ultramarathon from Fujairah Terminal to Zayed Port

AJOT | January 17, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

In honour of the Year of Zayed, Abu Dhabi Ports announced today its support of Rahma through an inspiring 327km ultramarathon across three major ports in Abu Dhabi. Dr. Khaled Al Suwaidi’s run will start on 3 February from Fujairah Terminal, pass through Khalifa Port and end at Zayed Port.

Chevron Shipping awards global oil and LNG contract to GAC

AJOT | January 17, 2018 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Chevron Shipping Company (CSC) has further cemented its long-standing relationship with the GAC Group by awarding it a global three-year ship agency contract for both crude and LNG vessels.

Hydrex receives energy award for revolutionary propeller buffing technique

AJOT | January 17, 2018 | Maritime

Hydrex, the Belgian underwater repair and maintenance specialist, has been awarded the prestigious Energy Globe Award for 2017 from the Austrian Chamber of Commerce.

Wholesale power prices in 2017 were stable in the east, but increased in Texas, California

AJOT | January 17, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

Less volatility in natural gas fuel prices through the year contributed to stable wholesale electricity prices in most areas of the United States, although late summer heat waves resulted in short-term price spikes in some western electricity markets.

Verisk’s CargoNet business aligns with 7PSolutions to help clients combat cargo theft

AJOT | January 17, 2018 | Logistics

SoOum Corp assists exporters In simplifying international trade with Its trade portal

AJOT | January 17, 2018 | Logistics

Oil at $70 Proves Too Hot to Handle for Some European Refineries

Bloomberg | January 17, 2018 | Energy

Big Tech Dealmaking Accelerates in Signal Smart Cities Are Near

Bloomberg | January 17, 2018 | International Trade

Robot driven taxis and computers eliminating traffic jams may appear sooner than you think after some of the biggest technology companies picked up the pace of dealmaking to bring about “smart cities” of the future.

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | January 17, 2018

Automakers Put on a Show in Detroit as Policy Storms Loom in DC

New models soaked up the spotlight at the Detroit auto show this week but policy decisions coming from Washington in 2018 may do more to determine the health of the industry than anything since the industry’s U.S. bailout 10 years ago.

Davos Elite Fear Cyberattacks and War as Trump Stokes Tension

Bloomberg | January 17, 2018 | International Trade

The threat of large-scale cyberattacks and a “deteriorating geopolitical landscape” since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump have jumped to the top of the global elite’s list of concerns, the World Economic Forum said ahead of its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

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