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China condemns Trump’s ‘tariff shocks’ at WTO, warns of possible recession

Reuters | February 18, 2025 | International Trade

China condemned tariffs launched or threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump at a World Trade Organization meeting on Tuesday, warning that such "tariff shocks" threaten to upend the global trading system and could risk a global recession.

[Freightos Update] Air cargo adjusting to looming de minimis changes

President Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan may not proceed until April, after federal agencies deliver their reports on the state of American trade the president requested in his day one, America First Trade Policy memo.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | February 18, 2025

SC Ports welcomes largest vessel to call Port of Charleston

SC Ports has welcomed the OOCL Iris to Wando Welch Terminal Tuesday, setting a new record for the largest vessel to call the Port of Charleston, at 16,828 TEUs.

US paper industry asks Trump to seek lighter EU deforestation rules

Reuters | February 18, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

The U.S. paper and pulp industry is lobbying President Donald Trump's administration to ask the EU to declare the United States deforestation-free, a step that could make it easier for exporters to meet the bloc's new environmental rules.

Diamondback Energy to expand in Permian oilfield with $4.08 billion deal

Reuters | February 18, 2025 | Energy

Diamondback Energy said on Tuesday it would buy certain units of EnCap Investments-backed energy producer Double Eagle in a cash-and-stock deal for about $4.08 billion, as the shale producer looks to expand its presence in the oil-rich U.S. Permian basin.

ITS Logistics February Port Rail Ramp Index: Potential effects of tariffs and impact on trade lanes signify most pressing unknown supply chain threat

AJOT Newsroom | February 18, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail | Ports & Terminals

ITS Logistics confirms all U.S. regions have returned to normal post Lunar New Year peak

Venture Global climbs after brokerages start coverage with bullish ratings

Reuters | February 18, 2025 | Energy

Australia’s Woodside in talks with at least three partners for Louisiana LNG, sources say

Reuters | February 18, 2025 | Energy

Venture Global LNG to start commercial operations in April at Calcasieu Pass Louisiana plant, company says

Reuters | February 18, 2025 | Energy | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

EFL International now offer Customs clearance for car shipments

AJOT Newsroom | February 18, 2025 | Logistics | Maritime | Breakbulk News

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index eased slightly in December to a 2.67 reading

AJOT Newsroom | February 18, 2025 | Trucking

Ocean Network Express and Yusen Logistics advance sustainable shipping solutions with ONE LEAF+

AJOT Newsroom | February 18, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM to strengthen its BIGEX Lines Network connecting the Indian Subcontinent, Gulf & Red Sea

AJOT Newsroom | February 18, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM has announced the launch of its new BIGEX 3 and BIGEX 4 services, complementing the existing BIGEX 1 and BIGEX 2 and allowing to provide the most comprehensive and fast offer of direct links between India, the Middle East Gulf and the Red Sea. Both weekly services will offer best in class transit times and optimal reefer plug capacity to meet trade requirements.

CMA CGM strengthens its intra-regional maritime network in the strategic Indian Subcontinent and Middle East region

AJOT Newsroom | February 18, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, continues to strengthen its intra-regional maritime network across the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. By enhancing connectivity between these strategically vital regions, CMA CGM reaffirms its role as a key enabler of trade and economic development.

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