A combined DSV and Panalpina would have a balanced business mix and cost cutting potential, but may struggle for cross-selling potential. The Ocean Alliance has rationalized its service offering after lagging the 2M Alliance’s growth in 2018. Also: There’s evidence of price cuts aimed at offsetting tariffs in U.S. import prices; Guangzhou Auto changes U.S. sales plans – parts are a bigger issue; Canada’s aluminum shipments to the EU have surged; the “Reciprocal Trade Act” may be a non-starter while USTR commits to wider tariff exemptions; Mercosur may become more significant; and WEF’s l...