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Kohl’s executive tells RILA gathering physical stores still vital to supply chain

Paul Scott Abbott | February 26, 2018 | Logistics

In an era of burgeoning e-commerce, physical stores will remain vital to the retail supply chain, according to a top executive of the Kohl’s Corp. department store chain.

Phase 1 of TOTE Maritime Conversion to LNG Complete

AJOT Newsroom | February 26, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

TOTE Maritime Alaska has completed the first of four conversion periods for the Orca class vessels, a process which will enable the ships to use liquefied natural gas as fuel.

Why China’s ‘Emperor Xi’ Should Worry the U.S.

Bloomberg | February 26, 2018 | International Trade

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Paul Scott Abbott | February 26, 2018

Kohl’s executive tells RILA gathering physical stores still vital to supply chain

In an era of burgeoning e-commerce, physical stores will remain vital to the retail supply chain, according to a top executive of the Kohl’s Corp. department store chain.

Bourque Logistics Joins BiTA

AJOT Newsroom | February 26, 2018 | Logistics

Make Room OPEC, the U.K. Is Set to Become Net Crude Oil Exporter

Bloomberg | February 26, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

UPS Sues EU for $2.1 Billion After Botched Veto of TNT Bid

Bloomberg | February 26, 2018 | Logistics | Integrators

United Parcel Service Inc. is suing the European Union for 1.7 billion euros ($2.1 billion) in compensation for damage it claims to have suffered when regulators wrongly vetoed its attempted takeover of parcel delivery rival TNT Express NV.

AmeraMex International Receives Orders Totaling $665,000

AJOT Newsroom | February 26, 2018 | Logistics

The maritime industry finally joins the digital age

AJOT Newsroom | February 26, 2018 | Maritime

Hapag-Lloyd announced GCS vessel delay for Saint Nikolaos

AJOT Newsroom | February 26, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Hempel announces price increases

AJOT Newsroom | February 26, 2018 | Maritime

Log-In Polaris gives strength to COMPAC position in containership segment

AJOT Newsroom | February 26, 2018 | Maritime

The containership segment’s commitment to ocean sustainability has been underscored with another order for Thordon Bearings’ COMPAC water lubricated propeller shaft bearing concept.

UPS Worldwide Express Service expands to help deliver urgent shipments in high growth markets

AJOT Newsroom | February 26, 2018 | Logistics | Integrators

The UPS Worldwide Express service offers guaranteed delivery in 1-3 business days by 10:30 a.m., noon, or 2 p.m., depending on the destination. In 2017, UPS Express service was added to 7,000 new postal codes in 57 countries and territories.

Drewry: What is HMM thinking?

AJOT Newsroom | February 26, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Xi’s Indefinite Rule Feeds Doubt China Will Play by the Book

Bloomberg | February 26, 2018 | International Trade

Xi Jinping’s decision to cast aside China’s presidential term limits is stoking concern he also intends to shun international rules on trade and finance, even as he champions them on the world stage.

Freight trade association urges members to review cyber security measures

AJOT Newsroom | February 26, 2018 | International Trade

Konecranes launches Work Zone - safety assistance for lift trucks

AJOT Newsroom | February 26, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Work Zone is a suite of location-based services designed to improve the safety of lift truck operations, especially in busy, high-traffic environments. It includes different applications of geofencing.