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Freight recession? August truckload volumes suggest otherwise

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2019 | Intermodal | Trucking

There were more truckload shipments on the spot market in August than any other month in 2019. Monthly volumes for dry van, refrigerated (“reefer”), and flatbed freight peaked for each segment, according to the DAT Truckload Freight Volume Index, which reflects the change in the actual number of spot market loads moved each month.

ASA sees WOTUS repeal as step towards regulatory certainty

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2019 | International Trade

EPA along with the Department of the Army announced the repeal of the 2015 rule that expanded the definition of “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS, under the Clean Water Act.

ASA joins Ag groups, bipartisan members of Congress to rally for USMCA passage

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2019 | International Trade

Members of Congress and farm leaders discussed how USMCA provides farmers with new market access while maintaining the zero-tariff platform they rely on. Rally participants urged Congressional leaders to move forward with consideration of the agreement without further delay.

AAR statement on STB proposed rate review changes

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

Repeal of 2015 wetlands proposal will help restore transportation project certainty, ARTBA says

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2019 | Project / Heavy Lift | Air Project

KA Solutions licenses Trimble’s mapping meb APIs to deliver enhanced ETA and visibility solutions

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2019 | Shipping Technology

Centerpoint acquires infill property in San Leandro, California

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2019 | Logistics

Fitch rates Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Auth’s (NY) Ser 2019B Revs AA-

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2019 | Project / Heavy Lift | Air Project

Port of Freeport commission sets 2019 tax rate and approves 2020 budget

AJOT Newsroom | September 13, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The current total tax rate of $0.0401 includes approximately three cents directed to Maintenance and Operations and one cent dedicated to debt service.

Johnson to meet EU’s Juncker for first talks

Bloomberg | September 13, 2019 | International Trade

Boris Johnson will travel to Luxembourg for his first face-to-face talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Brexit on Monday. The prime minister has said he’s hopeful of striking a deal and that both sides “can see the rough area of landing space” for it.

India drawing up red lines on Asia trade pact before key meeting

Bloomberg | September 13, 2019 | International Trade

India is drawing up a list of ‘must haves’ to enable it to forge ahead with a pan-Asian free trade agreement, as pressure mounts on the South Asian nation to conclude discussions to finalize the pact before end of the year, a senior government official said.

International Trade

Bloomberg | September 13, 2019

China backs U.S. farm purchases as trade talks atmosphere warms

China said it is encouraging companies to buy U.S. farm products including soybeans and pork, and will exclude those commodities from additional tariffs, in the latest move to ease tensions before the two sides resume trade talks.

Battery Electric Vehicles Market to reach $425 Bn by 2025

Global Market Insights | September 13, 2019 | Energy | Alternative

Electric tractors will witness significant growth owing to the benefits including lower noise, vibrations, and improved driving efficiency. The rising adoption of renewable energy panels to recharge tractor batteries during operation will expand the battery electric vehicle market value.

Green utility breaks up U.K.’s ‘Big Six’ oligopoly with SSE deal

Bloomberg | September 13, 2019 | Energy | Alternative

Paris Transport Disrupted as Workers Protest Macron Reforms

Bloomberg | September 13, 2019 | Intermodal | Rail

India plans to conduct its own checks on Boeing 737 Max Jets

Bloomberg | September 13, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

India plans to conduct its own checks and demand simulator training for all pilots before Boeing Co.’s 737 Max jets can fly in the country again, even if the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration were to clear the grounded jets, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said.

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