Japan
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American Shipper
Trade tariffs slow pour of American whiskey exports
The Distilled Spirits Council is “gravely concerned” that an ongoing trade spat between the U.S. and EU will upend a decade-long increase in international sales.
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Air Cargo
NYK Lines takes $144 million charge for Nippon Cargo Airlines subsidiary
Nippon Cargo Airlines' parent company is taking a $144 million charge against earnings.
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Asia-Pacific
NYK takes out Japan’s first “sustainability-linked” loan
Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (JPX: 9101) has taken out a 50 billion yen ($456.7 million) loan with an adjustable interest rate based on…
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American Shipper
Yakuza suspected in Kobe port cocaine container seizure
Japanese mafia are in the firing line after a record 400 kilos of cocaine are found in a container in Japan.
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American Shipper
MOL Halloween shocker as revenues slump
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) recorded a major drop in revenues in the first half of its financial year as container earnings fell off a cliff…
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Air Cargo
Japan’s freight industry sluggish in second half of 2019
Japan’s freight industry is set for a downturn on the back of declining economies in the U.S., China and the Eurozone, new research reveals.
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Weather and Critical Events
Super Typhoon Hagibis still eyeing Japan this weekend
Supply chains in Tokyo Bay, surrounding areas may come to standstill as Super Typhoon Hagibis approaches.
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Weather and Critical Events
Typhoon Hagibis could slam Japan late this week
"The wind speed increased by 100 mph in only 24 hours." Monster typhoon close to U.S. territories, heading toward Japan.
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Air Cargo
UK watchdog group launches aviation merger inquiry
MUFG Bank’s anticipated acquisition of the aviation finance business of DZ Bank draws scrutiny.
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