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The title to the heavy-lift cargo vessels will pass to the ZEABORN Group by the end of September, but they are already available to the shipping company without any restrictions.

During the month, Mexico was the leading market for U.S. pork and lamb exports in terms of volumes and value, while Japan was the top market for U.S. beef exports, according to data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation for the USDA.

The Bonn, Germany-based parcel carrier and third-party logistics provider has also formed a partnership with Shanghai Pharma of China to facilitate improvements to the company’s logistics infrastructure and a global expansion.

The Honolulu-based ocean carrier will begin accepting Tahiti shipments with a vessel departure from Honolulu on Aug. 22 and the first arrival at Tahiti’s capital city on Sept. 4.

The deal authorizes Crowley to charter space to King Ocean in the trade from the U.S. East Coast to Trinidad, and authorizes King Ocean to charter space to Crowley in the trade from the U.S. East Coast to St. Lucia and Barbados.

The U.S. Department of Transportation notified Congress of its proposed grant awards for 10 freight-related roadway, rail and port infrastructure projects last Wednesday, initiating a 60-day period in which Congress could vote to disapprove the list.

The latest readings of the WTO’s World Trade Outlook Indicator suggest that global merchandise trade growth will remain above trend as we enter the third quarter of 2017.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 21 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.