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APL goes the Xtra-mile with EXX RailFlash

MSC bunker recovery cost surcharge for Australia, Noumea and New Zealand ports to US

AJOT Newsroom | February 27, 2019 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Bunker recovery cost surcharge level effective April 1st, 2019

Port of Long Beach powers 20% of local jobs

AJOT Newsroom | February 27, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

The Port of Long Beach is connected to one in five jobs in Long Beach, sustaining a local workforce that continues to drive economic growth across the region, according to a new Economic Impact Study prepared for the Port and presented Monday to the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners.

Intermodal

Bloomberg | February 27, 2019

Stair-climbing robot is hitting streets in FedEx delivery test

Call it R2-D2 without the attitude.

DHL in the US expands medical express service in Mexico

DHL Express will be expanding its existing DHL Medical Express (WMX) service between Mexico and the United States.

Unintended fallout of Trump steel duty: Solar buying abroad

Bloomberg | February 27, 2019 | International Trade

The Trump administration imposed a tariff on steel imports last year to get companies to buy more American metal. In some ways, the duty has the U.S. solar business doing the exact opposite.

Transportation Secretary Chao announces major rule to strengthen safety provisions for lithium batteries transported by aircraft

AJOT Newsroom | February 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

MASKWORLD masters peak season shipping volumes using Descartes

AJOT Newsroom | February 27, 2019 | Logistics

Customs a major issue when—and if—Brexit becomes a reality; Dachser offers recommendations on how to plan and prepare

AJOT Newsroom | February 27, 2019 | Logistics

Let’s say it is Dover, England on March 29, 2019, 11pm. It could be a Friday night like any other. Or it could mark a profound watershed in the port’s history. Like a well-oiled machine, the UK’s most important ro-ro port currently receives up to 10,000 trucks per day from Calais and Dunkirk and sends them on to destinations all over the country. In the case of a hard Brexit, this machine could come to a spluttering halt overnight.

Rail traffic for the week ending February 23rd

AJOT Newsroom | February 27, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

Etihad Airways Engineering joins forces with Fabrica Argentina De Avionos for aircraft maintenance sevices in South America

AJOT Newsroom | February 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Etihad Airways Engineering, the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has signed a collaboration agreement with Argentina’s main aircraft manufacturer, Fabrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA), to serve MRO customers in South America.

International Trade

Bloomberg | February 27, 2019

US says more China purchases alone not enough for deal

The U.S. is pushing for a trade deal with China that includes “significant structural changes” to the Asian nation’s economic model, as well as provisions that ensure Beijing keeps its promises, President Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator said.

New app will improve the safety and reliability of drone flights across the US

AJOT Newsroom | February 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has partnered with Kittyhawk to redevelop B4UFLY to further our safety mission and create a new and improved mobile application to help recreational drone operators learn where they can and can't fly.

Huawei goes on offense in the battle for hearts and minds

Bloomberg | February 27, 2019 | International Trade

State DOT officials concerned time will run out to pass a transportation bill

AJOT Newsroom | February 27, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Brazil’s farmers seen losing out as US-China trade deal looms

Bloomberg | February 27, 2019 | International Trade

The Oversized Challenges and Solutions for Project Cargo Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | February 27, 2019 | Project / Heavy Lift

Are you in the business of moving large cargoes? Then you know that overwhelming feeling when you are just hoping and praying that everything will go as planned. International transportation of large and heavy machinery from point A to point B is a path riddled with obstacles which sometimes may be unsurpassable.

US bans shipments of flammable batteries on passenger flights

Bloomberg | February 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Logistics

Paul Scott Abbott | February 27, 2019

SEKO Logistics partnering to spur growth in cross-border e-commerce

With its newly launched partnership with technology leader Easyship, SEKO Logistics is supporting the ability of e-commerce merchants to grow in cross-border markets.

UK approved to rejoin $1.7 trillion WTO procurement deal

Bloomberg | February 27, 2019 | International Trade

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