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Trump’s Canada drug import plan can’t happen without big pharma

Bloomberg | August 13, 2019 | International Trade

Northgate’s new chairman eyes review of U.K. van rental firm

Bloomberg | August 13, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

Protesters swarm airport’s departures hall: Hong Kong update

Bloomberg | August 13, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong Airport chaos gives huge boost to rivals across border

Bloomberg | August 13, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

World’s longest undersea rail tunnel hits first obstacle

Bloomberg | August 13, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

Singapore adds a dour note to grim global outlook

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | International Trade

Australia living standards to fall without infrastructure boost

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | International Trade

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UPS hires Pepsi executive to be CFO as Richard Peretz retires

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | Logistics | Integrators | People | Appointments

United Parcel Service Inc. named a longtime PepsiCo Inc. veteran as chief financial officer, extending a push to hire outsiders as Chief Executive Officer David Abney revamps the courier to handle the rise of online shopping.

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American Air judge blames unions for ‘devastating’ travel chaos

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

A federal judge reinforced an order for American Airlines Group Inc. mechanics and other airport ramp workers to end an alleged work slowdown the carrier said has had a “devastating effect” on flights during the busy summer travel season.

Stephen M. Dickson sworn in as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | Air Cargo | General

Huawei hires trade lobbyists as sales slow in U.S.-China fight

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | International Trade

Oil gains as Saudi outlays shrink amid simmering demand fears

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | Energy

U.S. offers U.K. quick sector-by-sector post-Brexit trade deals
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | August 12, 2019

U.S. offers U.K. quick sector-by-sector post-Brexit trade deals

National Security Advisor John Bolton said the U.S. was ready to offer Britain sector-by-sector trade deals to help the country after a no-deal departure from the European Union.
Hong Kong’s next crisis may be economic as protest fallout grows

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | International Trade

Oakland A’s Kaval offers partnership but PMSA & ILWU are skeptical
Ports & Terminals
Stas Margaronis | Top Story | August 12, 2019

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Oakland A’s Kaval offers partnership but PMSA & ILWU are skeptical

Dave Kaval, president of the Oakland Athletics, wants a “partnership” with the Port of Oakland maritime industry so as to build the new A’s ballpark and “preserve and protect jobs on the waterfront.”
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Chinese state-run firms tells employees to stop flying Cathay

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

A Chinese state-run company told employees not to fly Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter, a sign the fallout for Hong Kong’s dominant carrier is spreading after its employees took part in anti-Beijing protests.

Port of Los Angeles breaks July record with 912,154 TEUS
Ports & Terminals
AJOT | Top Story | August 12, 2019

Port of Los Angeles breaks July record with 912,154 TEUS

For the fourth consecutive month, the Port of Los Angeles has set a new single-month cargo record. In July, the Port moved 912,154 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), the busiest July in the Port’s 112-year history.
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CCM completed new M&R system deployment

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | Intermodal

The completely intuitive system is not only fully integrated with the rest of CCM’s Chassis Management Application Suite, but also accessible via mobile app.

Oil steadies as investors weigh demand concerns, Saudi moves

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | Energy

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Brent Hebert named Dupré Logistics’ Chief Administrative Officer

AJOT | August 12, 2019 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Lafayette, Louisiana– Dupré Logistics has named Brent Hebert as Chief Administrative Officer reporting to Mike Weindel, Dupré Logistics President.

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