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CMA CGM IMO 2020 - low sulphur surcharge (LSS) - February 2020

AJOT | January 02, 2020 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Konecranes has completed the acquisition of MHE-Demag

AJOT | January 02, 2020 | Ports & Terminals

As threat of European wine looms, Brazil industry seeks aid

Bloomberg | January 02, 2020 | International Trade

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Trump says trade signing set for Jan. 15; China silent

Bloomberg | January 02, 2020 | International Trade

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will sign the first phase of a trade deal with China on Jan. 15, sealing an agreement that sees the Asian nation raising purchases of American farm goods in exchange for lower tariffs on some of its products. The date has yet to be confirmed by the Chinese side.

Kim Jong Un gives up on Trump, prepares to endure US sanctions

Bloomberg | January 02, 2020 | International Trade

Trump had better shot on trade at ‘rogue’ Germany, Krugman says
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | January 02, 2020

Trump had better shot on trade at ‘rogue’ Germany, Krugman says

U.S. President Donald Trump’s attack on international trade might have been more successful if he’d targeted Europe’s biggest economy rather than China, according to Nobel laureate Paul Krugman.
Trump says trade signing set for Jan. 15; No word from China

Bloomberg | January 02, 2020 | International Trade

Most of 2019’s deadly plane accidents were in North America

Bloomberg | January 02, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Japan eyes new tech law to fend off Chinese influence, Yomiuri says

Bloomberg | January 01, 2020 | International Trade

US-Japan trade deal takes effect with second round in doubt
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | December 31, 2019

US-Japan trade deal takes effect with second round in doubt

A trade deal between the U.S. and Japan that cuts tariffs on some agricultural products and industrial goods took effect Wednesday, with little indication the two sides would meet a pledge to soon start a new round of talks broadening the pact.
CMA CGM PSS - Cargo from Asia to North Africa

AJOT | December 31, 2019 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Freightos on stable rates, workaholic importers

AJOT | December 31, 2019 | International Trade | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Venezuela cuts list of tax-free imports to boost local producers
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | December 31, 2019

Venezuela cuts list of tax-free imports to boost local producers

Venezuela’s government has scaled back the number of items that can enter the country free of import taxes, in a move to bolster local manufacturers that risks undermining the supply of goods to shops.
CN Toronto traffic change for exports to Elizabeth Marine and Philadelphia

AJOT | December 31, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

The Apapa-Oshodi road will last for 40 years when completed

AJOT | December 31, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

NFI acquires G&P Trucking Company

AJOT | December 31, 2019 | Intermodal | Logistics | Trucking

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Sandy Hook pilot Sherwood involved in fatal accident

AJOT | December 31, 2019 | Ports & Terminals

On December 30, 2019 at approximately 0430, Sandy Hook Pilot Captain Dennis R. Sherwood was involved in an incident while boarding a container vessel inbound to the Port of New York & New Jersey.

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