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US-China trade talks on export controls to resume for a second day

Reuters | June 10, 2025 | International Trade

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Tuesday trade talks with China were going well as the two sides met for a second day in London,

Hyundai stockpiles rare earths, sees no near-term supply chain impact

Reuters | June 10, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year and it does not expect any near-term impact from global supply chain disruptions caused by China's export curbs, said a person who attended a company investor call.

International Trade

Reuters | June 10, 2025

Oil rises on optimism about US-China talks easing trade tensions

Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of U.S.-China trade talks and as Saudi Arabia's crude supply to China is set to dip slightly. Brent

India’s Maruti Suzuki cuts near-term EV production amid rare earths crisis

Reuters | June 10, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

Maruti Suzuki has cut near-term production targets for its maiden electric vehicle e-Vitara by two-thirds because of rare earths shortages, a document showed, in the

European shares stable as markets eye Sino-US trade talks

Reuters | June 10, 2025 | International Trade | By The Numbers

European stocks dipped on Tuesday, weighed down by Swiss bank UBS, as investors stayed on edge ahead of developments from the second day of high-stakes U.S.-China trade

Dollar firms as traders await details from US-China talks

Reuters | June 10, 2025 | International Trade

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Tuesday as talks between Beijing and Washington continued for a second day, sparking investors' hopes for a easing of trade tensions, while sterling declined as British jobs data indicated a weaker labor market.

Port Update with Mario Cordero – Interview with Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Louis E. Sola

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

On this edition of Port Update, Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero talks with Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission Louis E. Sola about trade, tariffs, and his agency's approach to the U.S. shipping industry.

The cooperative logistics network celebrates 10 years of success

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2025 | Logistics

The Cooperative Logistics Network gathered over 220 freight forwarders from more than 70 countries at the Intercontinental Hotel Abu Dhabi for three days of high-impact networking, business development, and celebration.

Castrol appoints Shalini Kashyap to lead its Global Marine and Energy business

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2025 | Energy | People | Appointments

Shalini has held several senior leadership positions across the organisation since joining in 2016. Before taking on the GAM role, Shalini was the Global CFO of bp pulse, the company’s electrification business. Shalini played a pivotal role in expanding bp pulse's operations across more than ten countries worldwide.

OceanScore Marketplace streamlines FuelEU maritime compliance and pooling partnerships

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

The OceanScore Marketplace is now available either as a standalone solution or as part of the comprehensive Compliance Manager suite, giving clients the flexibility to tailor the platform to their needs.

Davies Turner develops haulage alliance with Transport Equipment Services

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2025 | Trucking

A pair of vehicles from Renault’s T-High range, recently acquired by TES, is now in operation for Davies Turner, strengthening the strategic partnership between the two companies and continuing the shared commitment to reliable, modern, and efficient transport services.

House passes bill to strengthen maritime supply chain, increase TVA transparency, and more

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Rethinking the Supply Chain

The House of Representatives today approved nine pieces of legislation, including bills to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and maritime industry, increase transparency and accountability at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and more.

Hactl crowned “Regional Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year”

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has been named “Regional Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year” at the World Air Cargo Awards 2025.

Global GSA Group partners with Qantas to boost cargo network from Europe to Australia

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Global GSA Group and Qantas have announced a new pan-European cargo partnership leveraging Qantas’ direct services from Rome and Paris and Global GSA Group’s extensive interline connections.

Chapman Freeborn agrees to new partnership with 4AIR to mark World Environment Day

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters | Green Shipping

Chapman Freeborn has agreed a new strategic partnership with sustainable aviation specialist 4AIR on World Environment Day as part of its long-term strategy to reduce emissions.