Newsletter – January 22, 2020

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    Newsletter – January 22, 2020
    AIR FREIGHT UPDATES
    It’s ‘time to get real’ on air cargo load factors to earn the industry the recognition it deserves
    ajot.com
    The global utilisation of air cargo capacity is 35% higher than the traditional industry indicator suggests, according to a new data services company introducing the ‘dynamic load factor’ analyses. Read more here.
    IATA Issues Updated Guidance for the Transport of Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries
    iata.org
    The International Air Transport Association has issued the 2020 Lithium Battery Guidance Document, revised for the 2020 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Read more here.
    Heathrow freight and luggage services could be hit as Vanderlande cargo handlers dispute escalates
    unitetheunion.org
    Potential strike action at ground handling firm Vanderlande Industries over a pay dispute and attempts at ‘union-busting’ could hit Heathrow freight and baggage services, Unite, Britain and Ireland’s largest union, warned today (Friday 17 January). Read more here.
    OCEAN FREIGHT UPDATES
    Major French ports hit by another 72-hour strike
    lloydsloadinglist.com
    The ports and docks branch of the CGT labour union has called for another 72-hour strike at France’s major ports beginning today in protest against the  government’s proposals for the reform of state pensions. Read more here.
    Shippers get boxes rolled on strong spot ocean freight rates
    freightwaves.com
    An increasing number of canceled sailings between Asia and the U.S. is tipping rates in the carriers’ favor.  The upshot is that ocean carriers are taking advantage of some of the best rates in three months by deferring contract cargo in favor of spot freight as shippers try to book space ahead of China’s Lunar New Year shutdown. Read more here.
    For US ports, ‘gloves are back off and we are able to ship to China again
    freightwaves.com
    Everything from driverless trucks, the U.S. tariff war with China and the growth of ocean ports was discussed during the opening day of the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) Transportation Summit in San Antonio. Read more here.
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – GOVERNMENT UPDATES
    Stopping Imports Made with Forced Labor is Part of New Anti-Trafficking Strategy
    strtrade.com
    Interdicting imports of goods made with forced labor is one of the objectives of the Department of Homeland Security’s recently released strategy for combating human trafficking. DHS states that it plans to publish within 180 days a plan for implementing this strategy that includes specific deliverables, timelines, and metrics for key results. Read more here.

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