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Demand, traffic falls at Newark airport following outages

Reuters | May 23, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Passenger traffic and demand have declined sharply at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport, according to data from two travel companies, after a series of air traffic disruptions prompted cautious travelers to transit through nearby airports.

US panel divided over Nippon Steel bid for US Steel but path forward seen, says official

Reuters | May 23, 2025 | International Trade

A national security panel was divided in its recommendation to President Donald Trump on Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel but most panel members believe any security risks posed by the deal can be addressed, a White House official said.

Energy

Reuters | May 23, 2025

US pipeline firms wrestle buy/build conundrum as Trump pushes energy expansion

President Donald Trump's pro-energy policies were meant to speed the construction of the United States' next generation of energy infrastructure, but many oil and gas pipeline operators would still rather buy than build their way to expansion due to a host of factors impeding large projects.

Trump re-escalates trade threats, aiming at Apple, European Union

Reuters | May 23, 2025 | International Trade

President Donald Trump cranked up his trade threats on Friday, targeting both smartphone giant Apple along with imports from the entire European Union, sending the global market roiling after weeks of de-escalation provided some reprieve.

Argentina nears deal to export beef offal to China

Reuters | May 23, 2025 | International Trade

Argentina is close to securing an agreement to export beef offal products to China, according to two people involved in the negotiations, as both

Canada March retail sales rise 0.8%; seen up 0.5% in April

Reuters | May 23, 2025 | International Trade | By The Numbers

Canadian retail sales grew by 0.8% in March from February, more than analysts had forecast, and looked set to have increased by 0.5% in April, Statistics Canada data indicated on

Trump will sign nuclear power orders on Friday, energy chief Wright says

Reuters | May 23, 2025 | Energy

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that President Donald Trump will sign executive orders on Friday aimed at boosting nuclear power. Reuters reported on Thursday that Trump would sign

NAWE hosts panel on future of port equipment

AJOT Newsroom | May 23, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

MOL signs long-term time charter deal for newbuilding LNG-fueled VLCC to serve Idemitsu Tanker

AJOT Newsroom | May 23, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) announced that it has decided to order a new LNG-fueled very large crude carrier (VLCC) to sail under a long-term time charter contract with Idemitsu Tanker Co., Ltd.

IFAD calls for inclusive investment, and stronger South-South ties in rural Brazil & Africa

AJOT Newsroom | May 23, 2025 | International Trade

The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) played a prominent role at the II Brazil-Africa Dialogue on Food Security, Fight Against Hunger and Rural Development conference, held in Brasilia.

Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor celebrate Lake Michigan port’s first new warehouse in 25 years

AJOT Newsroom | May 23, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor has broken ground on the first new warehouse constructed at the Lake Michigan port in 25 years.

Polar King unveils universal walk-in replacement doors

AJOT Newsroom | May 22, 2025 | Logistics

Polar King International, Inc. announced the launch of its new line of replacement doors—designed to fit virtually any walk-in unit, not just Polar King models.

Record-breaking shareholder payouts are now under threat as oil price hovers at $60

AJOT Newsroom | May 22, 2025 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

Western energy supermajors are faced with an increasingly difficult challenge: either keep their promise of returning ever-higher shareholder returns or risk spurning investors to save their balance sheets.

Port of Oakland approves new renewable power purchase

The Port of Oakland is taking a significant step towards a sustainable future by entering into a new agreement with the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) – that allows the Port to benefit from renewable energy generated from EBMUD's wastewater treatment plant in West Oakland.

Port of Albany receives PERMA support for training and safety equipment

AJOT Newsroom | May 22, 2025 | Ports & Terminals

This past week, the Port of Albany Operations & Facilities team was honored to receive one of the Public Employer Risk Management Association, Inc. (PERMA) 2025 Safety Initiative Grants at its annual member meeting, besting two dozen other grant applicants.

STV to provide general engineering management for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise

AJOT Newsroom | May 22, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift

STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise selected the firm as General Engineering Management Consultant (GEMC) for its Construction and Materials Program.

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