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Bloomberg | July 26, 2023

Pentagon seeks supply of chip-mineral gallium after China curbs exports

The Pentagon plans to issue a first-time contract to US or Canadian companies by year-end to recover gallium, a mineral used in semiconductors and military radar systems, after China curbed exports this month.

Australia aims to conclude trade talks with India by year-end

Bloomberg | July 26, 2023 | International Trade

Gas prices inch up amid regional heatwaves - Rystad Energy’s Gas and LNG Market Update

AJOT Newsroom | July 26, 2023 | Energy

Gas prices on the Netherlands-based Title Transfer Facility (TTF) are up 20% week-on-week to around $10.7 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) as of 25 July due to heatwaves in Italy, Greece, and Spain.

US says it must work with Latin America more on key minerals

Bloomberg | July 26, 2023 | International Trade | Commodity

[Freightos Weekly Update] Labor progress and rising transpac rates

Tompkins Solutions names Bryan VP of Sales

AJOT Newsroom | July 26, 2023 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Tompkins Solutions, a leading supply chain consulting and material handling integration firm, today announced that Dan Bryan has joined the company as vice president of sales.

South Africa asks US for early renewal of key trade agreement

Bloomberg | July 26, 2023 | International Trade

Asendia announces a strategic organization of Asendia Group and the appointment of Batt as new CEO of logistics division

AJOT Newsroom | July 26, 2023 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Today, Asendia announces the appointment of Simon Batt as its new Chief Executive Officer of its logistics division worldwide, in the context of a new strategic organisation of Asendia Group.

Ports of Indiana issues RFQ for new rail switching operator at Mount Vernon

AJOT Newsroom | July 26, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

Mitsui Rail Capital rebrands to modern rail capital

AJOT Newsroom | July 26, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

US FAA tightening airliner design rules in wake of Boeing 737 Max crashes

Bloomberg | July 26, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Norfolk Southern, SMART-TD collaborate to enhance conductor training and raise craft trainer pay

AJOT Newsroom | July 26, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Russia gas output down 13% in first half after EU exports cut

Bloomberg | July 26, 2023 | Energy

Rice surges to three-year high as Indian export ban roils market

Bloomberg | July 26, 2023 | International Trade | Commodity

Rice prices in Asia jumped to the highest level in more than three years after top shipper India banned a hefty chunk of its exports, raising concerns about supplies of the food staple for people around the world.

South Africa seeks to halt used rail track exports to curb theft

Bloomberg | July 26, 2023 | Intermodal | Rail

Etihad bets on premium leisure with return of ‘apartments’ in sky

Bloomberg | July 26, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

South Africa moves closer to building port for hydrogen exports

Bloomberg | July 26, 2023 | Ports & Terminals

Car-carrier ship ablaze off Dutch coast; One crew fatality

Bloomberg | July 26, 2023 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

A crew member aboard a large car-carrier vessel died as a fire early Wednesday engulfed the ship off the coast of the Netherlands while the Dutch coast guard fought to contain the blaze.