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Dutch minister says US can’t dictate approach to China exports

Bloomberg | November 20, 2022 | International Trade

Airlines push for lone pilot flights to cut costs despite safety fears

Bloomberg | November 20, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

IMF chief says trade divide could cost global economy $1.4 trillion

Bloomberg | November 20, 2022 | International Trade

Energy

Bloomberg | November 20, 2022

Europe’s dash for energy means rigging up LNG plants at sea

As Europe scrambles to replace Russian gas with supplies from across the globe, producers are turning to a new technology to drill quickly and cheaply: small floating plants out at sea, often made out of old tankers.

Harris announces San Francisco as 2023 APEC host city

Bloomberg | November 20, 2022 | International Trade

Intermodal

Bloomberg | November 20, 2022

White House is closely watching key votes on rail labor agreement

The White House is closely monitoring votes by the two largest rail unions set to take place Sunday on a labor deal that President Joe Biden personally negotiated, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Taiwan says trade pact bid on track after Australia comment

Bloomberg | November 20, 2022 | International Trade

Russia’s war rewires trade, the cost of shipping oil surges

Bloomberg | November 20, 2022 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Oil tanker tycoons are enjoying a surge in revenue as the sanctions triggered by Russia’s war are redrawing the global trade in crude. And it’s set to last.

Shoppers spend less, leaving companies that deliver goods empty for the holidays

Diesel floods out to China after Beijing green-lights export jump

Bloomberg | November 18, 2022 | Energy

Chinese diesel exports almost doubled last month from a year earlier after Beijing issued fresh export quota.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2022

South Carolina Ports drives economic growth in the Upstate

South Carolina Ports’ ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer supports the supply chains of port-dependent businesses and drives economic growth in the Upstate.

ATA’s Share the Road program serves up safe driving tips for Thanksgiving travel

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2022 | Intermodal

With an estimated 54.6 million people traveling to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this year, the American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Share the Road highway safety program provided safe driving tips in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Orange EV: Supporting industry-leading product demand with a new global headquarters

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2022 | Shipping Technology

The Turner Logistics Center in Kansas City, Kansas will provide eight times the space of a former facility, significantly expanding production capacity.

Multinational electronics retailer has ideal solution for labor intensive process

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2022 | Shipping Technology

Multinational consumer electronics retailer discovers ideal solution for a labor-intensive process

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2022

Air New Zealand cargo strengthens presence in Australia with ACP Worldwide

ACP Worldwide Ltd is proud to be announced as GSA (General Sales Agent – Cargo) for Air New Zealand in key Australian markets including Adelaide, Hobart, Cairns and the Gold Coast.

Thanksgiving holiday travel surge brings higher fares and fewer flights

Bloomberg | November 18, 2022 | Air Cargo

When Claudia Estudillo learned she had to be in Cancun on business close to Thanksgiving, she decided to bring her husband and daughter with her over the holiday. What she wasn’t prepared for is a cost of almost $300 more per person than she expected to pay. They’re making the trip anyway, joining the throngs at airports.

Intermodal

Bloomberg | November 18, 2022

FedEx delivery contractors’ threat of Black Friday walkout fizzles

FedEx Corp. defused a threat by its delivery contractors to walk off the job on Black Friday in protest of dwindling profits as a trade group representing disgruntled logistics-company owners disbanded.

Over a century of cargo expertise with Agencias Navieras Rannik

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2022 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

We are pleased to introduce members of the Dominican Republic to Agencias Navieras Rannik. They are experts at handling project cargo, breakbulk, chartering, marine agency, and stevedoring. The company is over 100 years old and holds numerous certifications including ISO 9001:2015, BASC, and OEA (AEO).

Phased roll-out for OCIMF’s SIRE 2.0 vessel inspection regime

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2022 | Maritime

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has confirmed its updated Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE 2.0) will be delivered to industry in a ‘phased approach’ comprising four stages, rather than a single ‘go-live’ switch between the current SIRE (VIQ7) and new SIRE 2.0.

Rail workers angry over schedules: voting on polarizing deal to avoid strike

Bloomberg | November 18, 2022 | Intermodal | Rail

Working on the railroad means never knowing when you’ll have time off. That’s the main grievance of workers who are poised to cast their votes in a pivotal test of a White House-brokered labor deal.

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