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Qatar and its lose-lose problem in global gas flight

Bloomberg | May 12, 2020 | Energy

Hemmed in by weak demand and scarce storage, the world’s biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas may soon face a stark choice: curb output or ignite a battle for market share that has the potential -- just as in the oil market -- to turn gas prices negative.

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | May 12, 2020

Oakland A’s study supporting new ballpark comes under fire from maritime stakeholders

Maritime opponents of the proposed Oakland A’s baseball park and condominium complex at the Port of Oakland’s Howard Terminal vigorously contested a study, backed by the A’s, stating the Port operations would not be impacted by the proposed stadium/condominium development.

Intermodal

Becky | May 12, 2020

Transporting HAZMAT materials in today’s COVID-19 world

Infectious substances are classified as Dangerous Goods and therefore certain packaging and shipping regulations must be strictly followed.

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2020

Air travel demand and the cargo impact

Many shippers and forwarders are wondering when we might return to a “normal” market condition and there are many factors that will come in to play. One of the most significant is demand for travel.

Ryanair calls UK quarantine unenforceable, plans July restart

Bloomberg | May 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

China brings out its politics playbook on trade

Bloomberg | May 12, 2020 | International Trade

China steps up US soybean buying with million-ton purchase

Bloomberg | May 12, 2020 | International Trade | Commodity

China is stepping up purchases of soybeans from the U.S. as Brazilian sales start to wane and the Asian nation seeks to meet its pledges under the trade deal with Washington, according to people familiar with the matter.

Oil boosted by demand rise and deeper Saudi Arabian output cuts

Bloomberg | May 12, 2020 | Energy

Brookfield, Indian tycoon said to mull Virgin Australia bids

Bloomberg | May 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Cruz seeks to end US dependence on China for rare earth metals

Bloomberg | May 12, 2020 | International Trade | Commodity

China releases new list for tariff exemption on US goods

Bloomberg | May 12, 2020 | International Trade

China will exempt additional tariffs on U.S. aircraft radar and some other radar equipment imposed during the trade dispute with U.S., State Council’s tariff office says Tuesday.

China suspends meat imports from four Australian abattoirs

Bloomberg | May 11, 2020 | International Trade

Boeing CEO says a US airline will ‘most likely’ fold this year

Bloomberg | May 11, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing Co.’s top executive sees a rocky road ahead for U.S. airlines, saying it’s probable that a major carrier will go out of business as the Covid-19 pandemic keeps passengers off planes.

Oil’s nightmare scenario of storage exhaustion starts to fade

Bloomberg | May 11, 2020 | Energy

While the global oil market remains in a dire situation, it’s starting to look like the nightmare scenario envisioned for the past month might just be averted.

YRC Worldwide reports first quarter 2020 results

AJOT Newsroom | May 11, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Panama Canal secures steady draft, operational reliability following water measures

AJOT Newsroom | May 11, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

Earlier this year, the Panama Canal implemented water saving measures after experiencing the fifth driest year at the Canal in 70 years. Thanks to the long-standing partnership with our customers and their flexibility to adapt to these measures, the Panama Canal has now emerged from its dry season equipped to ensure a competitive draft, and thus steady operations for months to come.

US Army awards Crowley solutions as third party logistics provider in Europe

AJOT Newsroom | May 11, 2020 | Logistics

Under terms of the May 4 award, Crowley will provide third party logistics (3PL) services to the U.S. government, NATO and non-NATO partners throughout the European Command area of responsibility, supporting the 21st Theater Sustainment Command (21st TSC) and Theater Movements Center (TMC), headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

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