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Fitch Says Container Leasing Recovery Continues But Tariffs a Wildcard

AJOT | March 22, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Containers and containerships - have recovered meaningfully since the 2015 downturn, says Fitch Ratings. Despite some uncertainties including the potentially negative effects of U.S. tariffs, the recovery in these leasing markets is likely to persist through 2018.



Here’s why Wells Fargo sees a trade war benefiting the greenback

Bloomberg | March 22, 2018 | International Trade

Uber driverless tech seen failing in video of Arizona crash

Bloomberg | March 22, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Ross Expects China to Have `Measured Response’ to Trump Tariffs

Bloomberg | March 22, 2018 | International Trade

U.S. Metal Stocks Tumble as Tariff Waivers Water Down Benefits

Bloomberg | March 22, 2018 | International Trade

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Gov. Edwards Appoints Charles H. Ponstein to Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners

AJOT | March 22, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | People | Appointments

Gov. Edwards Appoints Charles H. Ponstein to Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners Board Elects Laney J. Chouest Chairman

Port of San Diego Invites Public to Workshop on Port Master Plan Update

AJOT | March 22, 2018 | Maritime | Ports & Terminals | Ports

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Blue Stream Service Enhancement

AJOT | March 22, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

The incorporation of specialized reefer ships in Blue Stream service assures excellent schedule reliability.  

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Port of Rotterdam Authority invests in Port railway line capacity expansion

AJOT | March 22, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has awarded consortium SaVe the contract to construct the substructure for the Theemsweg route.

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Port of Rotterdam Authority starts construction of Container Exchange Route

AJOT | March 22, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals | Ports

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has started constructing the infrastructure for the Container Exchange Route (CER).

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Kuehne + Nagel further strengthens its European overland pharma network

AJOT | March 22, 2018 | Logistics

Logistics solutions for the pharma and healthcare industry are among the most important growth drivers for Kuehne + Nagel’s European overland business.

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AmeraMex International Receives $4.25 Million Order

AJOT | March 22, 2018 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

AmeraMex International, Inc. a provider of heavy equipment for logistics companies, infrastructure construction, and tactical military vehicles, received an order from a West Coast lumber company for Taylor Machine Works’ forklifts. The order totaled just over $4.25 million and the equipment is expected to ship between October and December 2018.

U.S. Sees Risk China to Target American Farmers in Trade Spat

Bloomberg | March 22, 2018 | International Trade

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Global trade of softwood lumber reached a record-high in 2017

AJOT | March 22, 2018 | International Trade | Commodity

Global trade of softwood lumber reached a record-high in 2017 as demand for wood continued to increase in the US, China and Europe, reports the Wood Resources International

US to shield Europe, Australia, Brazil from steel tariffs
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | March 22, 2018

US to shield Europe, Australia, Brazil from steel tariffs

The U.S. will shield a list of allies including Europe, Australia, South Korea, Argentina and Brazil from steel and aluminum tariffs that take effect on Friday, according to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.
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ZIM posts strong 2017 annual results

AJOT | March 22, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Zim posts adjusted net profit of $50 million in 2017, compared to adjusted net loss of $150 million in 2016.

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