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Bloomberg | December 16, 2020

Biden taps ex-rival Buttigieg to be Transportation Secretary

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to be his transportation secretary, assigning a one-time rival an important role in fulfilling a campaign pledge to “build back better.”

Brazil nears deal to allow more corn sales to grain-hungry China

Bloomberg | December 16, 2020 | International Trade

GSC Logistics names new president in restructure

Family-owned GSC Logistics has chosen a non-family member for the first time as president at the port trucking giant. The firm today ap- pointed veteran freight transportation executive David Arsenault to head day-to-day operations in a leadership restructuring. It said Mr. Arsenault would report to GSC Logistics CEO and founder Scott Taylor.

TenderEasy, part of Alpega, partners with Xeneta to help clients secure the best rates for ocean and air freight

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2020 | Shipping Technology

Volga-Dnepr Group deploys its first Boeing 777F across its worldwide network

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Volga-Dnepr Group (consists of Volga-Dnepr Airlines, AirBridgeCargo Airlines, ATRAN Airlines), aviation logistics expert, phases in its first Boeing 777F. The freighter, which has been recently certified in Russia, will be part of AirBridgeCargo’s (ABC) fleet.

Delta delivers COVID-19 vaccine shipments as part of global effort to beat pandemic

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Hyster recognized for innovations advancing sustainability and productivity

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2020 | Logistics

3Gtms names Paul Brady Chief Executive Officer

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2020 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Brady was selected following the retirement and transition to 3Gtms Board of Directors of Mitch Weseley.

U.S. Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Ports busy in November

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

Bankruptcy-hit US operators set to lose a quarter of oil production in 2021, offsetting nationwide growth

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2020 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

As Chapter 11 filings by US E&Ps continue to pile up, onshore oil production from companies that filed for bankruptcy in the last two years is set to decrease by about 25% by the end of 2021, or by about 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) compared to current output levels, a Rystad Energy analysis shows.

NWSA’s refreshed website enhances customer experience

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2020 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

U.S. liquefied natural gas exports set a record in November

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2020 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

During the summer of 2020, monthly exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States were the lowest in 26 months but have since increased, and in November, estimated LNG exports surpassed the previous record set in January 2020.

China to be top market for onshore seismic in the next two years; global recovery to wait until 2022

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2020 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

The global onshore seismic market has had a devastating 2020 with a 27% slump in purchase value. Next year is set to be even more painful year as operators’ budget cuts will continue to strain the services sector, before a projected recovery in 2022, a Rystad Energy report shows.

CMA CGM FAK rates from West Med, Adriatic, Black Sea & East Med to the ISC

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2020 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates as follows as from January 1st, 2021 (date of loading in the origin ports) until further notice but not beyond January 31st, 2021