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Coronavirus disruption fuels surcharges, rate hikes for Indian shippers Indian freight forwarders have begun warning customers of impending ocean carrier surcharges and other extra cost elements as a result of… Coronavirus disruption fuels surcharges, rate hikes for Indian shippers Journal of Commerce

Mexican government looks to build on downward trend in cargo theft Government authorities and logistics providers in Mexico are looking to accelerate a decline in cargo thefts with new initiatives, including… Mexican government looks to build on downward trend in cargo theft Journal of Commerce

New carrier, terminal members boost CargoSmart data-sharing effort Three of the top five biggest container line groups and four of the largest global container terminal… New carrier, terminal members boost CargoSmart data-sharing effort Journal of Commerce

Coronavirus a temporary setback amid Asia acquisition hunt: K+N Kuehne + Nagel is aggressively targeting growth in Asia, and CEO Detlef Trefzger believes the region will remain the central driver of global economic… Coronavirus a temporary setback amid Asia acquisition hunt: K+N Journal of Commerce

Freightos rolls out FedEx customs brokerage add-on  Shippers booking ocean rates via the marketplace of logistics software provider Freightos will be able to add FedEx custom… Freightos rolls out FedEx customs brokerage add-on Journal of Commerce

US port reefer trade slows as import growth declines The volume of containerized refrigerated cargo moving through the United States grew 5.8 percent in 2019, about half as much as the year before, as import volumes were diminished in part by the United… US port reefer trade slows as import growth declines Journal of Commerce

Logistics investors pour funds into yard automation startup A yard automation startup this week landed a $53 million funding round, a sign that making the interchange of containers… Logistics investors pour funds into yard automation startup Journal of Commerce

Lufthansa speeds booking connectivity with digital forwarder API Procurement of air freight rates has traditionally been an offline experience for shippers, and one dependent on the use of forwarders.But the… Lufthansa speeds booking connectivity with digital forwarder API Journal of Commerce

China’s trucking sector shows flicker of normalcy Trucking and depot businesses in China are showing a… China’s trucking sector shows flicker of normalcy Journal of Commerce

Mexican legislature renews effort to ban double-trailer trucks A member of Mexico’s federal legislature has introduced legislation that would prohibit the use of double tractor-trailers despite vigorous opposition to similar efforts in the past.The legislation, introduced by Sen…. Mexican legislature renews effort to ban double-trailer trucks Journal of Commerce