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Agri-business: China plays its trump card

George Lauriat | May 21, 2018 | International Trade

Beijing’s assault on US agricultural exports is blatantly designed to get the Trump Administration’s attention.Tit for Tat. In early April, the USTR (United States Trade Representative) released a list of $50 billion worth of Chinese electronics, machinery and aerospace products for a recommended 25% import tariff. On April 2nd, immediately after the US steel and aluminum tariffs went into effect, China responded with tariffs on imports of 128 US product lines.

Transforming Thailand into an advanced economy

Peter Buxbaum | May 21, 2018 | International Trade

Government programs emphasize transportation and logistics. Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) mega-projects to address infrastructure issues.

Combilift launches new factory in Ireland

Matt Miller | May 21, 2018 | Logistics

Combilift’s new 500,000 sq/ft production facility in Monaghan, Ireland will enable the forklift and equipment manufacturer to keep pace with a diversified product demand.

Europeans on tenterhooks amid fears of outbreak of a trade war

Manik Mehta | May 21, 2018 | International Trade

Reporting from Frankfurt, Germany, AJOT correspondent Manik Mehta writes Europeans are unhappy with the Trump Administration’s moves on steel and aluminum, a policy being referred to as the “theater of the absurd” by an Austrian industrialist. Is this the prelude to a trade war?

The impact of steel tariffs: Who’s right?

Peter Buxbaum | May 21, 2018 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Commerce Department clashes with industry economist. Will US steel capacity utilization tank or rebound is at the heart of the controversy? Or is it something else…

Demand and capacity in the credit and political risk insurance market is on the rise

Peter Buxbaum | May 21, 2018 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Project work Europe to Russia niche market for CF&S

Matt Miller | May 21, 2018 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

In April, logistics provider CF&S shipped fifty Sampo-Rosenlew harvesters from the manufacturer’s factory in Pori, Finland, to Shirvan, Azerbaijan.

Seahawk Logitech part of the new gen of project 3PLs

Matt Miller | May 21, 2018 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Maritime

Peter Buxbaum | Top Story | April 23, 2018

The new world of ocean shipping regulations

For all stakeholders in maritime transportation regulation, all eyes were on London during the second week of April and meetings being held there by the Maritime Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) of the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO). After some debate, the MEPC adopted a strategy for further reductions by the shipping industry of CO2 emissions, a plan which represented a middle ground among member states participating in the meeting.

Walgreens looks to Slone to lead prolific supply chain initiatives

Paul Scott Abbott | April 23, 2018 | Logistics | People | Industry Profiles

Having literally written the book on modern supply chain excellence, Reuben Slone is spearheading initiatives saving Walgreens hundreds of millions of dollars while enhancing safety and providing mutually beneficial opportunities for workers with disabilities.

Shipbreaking: breaking badly

Matt Miller | April 23, 2018 | Maritime

Financial institutions buying into mandate for safer shipbreaking practices

Matt Miller | April 23, 2018 | Maritime

Ports & Terminals

Leo Ryan | Top Story | April 23, 2018

Prince Rupert and Vancouver confront growth challenges

For Canadian ports on the Pacific Coast, spring did not come soon enough, though its arrival was certainly welcomed. A particularly harsh winter throughout Western Canada notably affected railway operations which in turn provoked serious congestion problems for shippers at the key British Columbia gateways of Vancouver and Prince Rupert already coping with growth management challenges.

Port of Everett launching Phase Two

Art Garcia | April 23, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Everett, 25 miles north of Seattle, in February awarded nearly $25 million in construction contracts, launching the second phase of the port’s South Terminal Modernization project, the largest capital project in port history and at the time the largest marine construction project on the West Coast.

The power of two – The Northwest Seaport Alliance posts gains

Art Garcia | April 23, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Northwest Seaport Alliance, a partnership between the Puget Sound ports of Seattle and Tacoma, is still a work in progress. But the early returns are trending upward.

Prosperous Northeast and New England

George Lauriat | April 09, 2018 | International Trade

The Northeast is one of the world’s great economic regions. The region’s GDP is climbing. And a trend is emerging – corporations moving from the suburbs back to the city. Will this trend be a generational change or challenge?

Dual container port strategy for St. Lawrence?

Leo Ryan | April 09, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port of Quebec proposing a new St. Lawrence River containerport. The Port of Montreal is in the midst of expanding its container terminals. Is there room enough for two on the St. Lawrence?

People

Paul Scott Abbott | Top Story | April 09, 2018

Eastman Chemical’s Schnede addicted to ‘really, really cool’ world of logistics

Shortly after coming to the United States in 1985 to work for ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd, Klaus Schnede almost returned to his native Germany, frustrated by a language barrier.

Bigger ships sparking Halifax comeback

Leo Ryan | April 09, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Following a prolonged period of stagnation, the Deepwater Port of Halifax is on the comeback trail, with the resurgence sparked by 10,000 TEU ships now regularly calling on North America’s East Coast plus the arrival of new services. For Karen Oldfield, at the helm of the Nova Scotia port since 2002, it’s definitely a question of perseverance being rewarded after being big-ship ready for several years.