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Bloomberg | February 14, 2022

Trudeau to invoke emergency powers; guns seized in Alberta

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will invoke emergency powers in response to trucker-led protests in Canada’s capital city that have entered their 18th day.

French tire-maker Michelin sees no let up in cost inflation and supply snarls in 2022

Bloomberg | February 14, 2022 | Logistics

Bird flu spreads to Kentucky and Virginia after discovery last week

Bloomberg | February 14, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

Erdogan visits UAE as trade and political ties deepen

Bloomberg | February 14, 2022 | International Trade

US halts avocado imports from Mexico region before Super Bowl

Bloomberg | February 14, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

The U.S. paused avocado shipments from one of Mexico’s major producing regions on security worries, in an announcement just a day before the Super Bowl when guacamole consumption typically soars.

Facial recognition used at Ashdod Sea Port Israel to improve efficiency and speed during supply chain crisis

AJOT Newsroom | February 14, 2022 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Leonard’s Express announces leadership changes to enable continued success

AJOT Newsroom | February 14, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

UAE, Turkey seek deeper trade ties as Erdogan visits

Bloomberg | February 14, 2022 | International Trade

Anuvu secures major capacity deal with Telesat

AJOT Newsroom | February 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

Oil at $100 could trigger an additional 2.2 million bpd of US tight oil output by 2023

AJOT Newsroom | February 14, 2022 | Energy

Up to 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) of US tight oil could be unleashed in the event of a supercycle – with oil prices remaining around or above $100 per barrel – driven by growing demand and continued supply tightness, Rystad Energy predicts.

Woolpert contracted to provide general engineering services to ODOT District 6 and District 9

AJOT Newsroom | February 14, 2022 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

Woolpert was selected by the Ohio Department of Transportation for a two-year, $1.5 million general engineering services contract to support District 6-Delaware and District 9-Chilicothe. Services will include but not be limited to roads and bridges engineering, survey, right-of-way, traffic management, mobility studies, safety projects and signal repair.