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US officials cite work violations at Volkswagen Mexico plant

Bloomberg | May 28, 2024 | International Trade

Xi hosts Arab leaders as China-Mideast ties widen beyond trade

Bloomberg | May 28, 2024 | International Trade

NetLogistik wins partner leadership award from Blue Yonder

NetLogistik | May 28, 2024 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

Company named as Global Logistics Service Provider (LSP) Partner of the Year

US extends investigation into chip-gear maker Applied Materials

Bloomberg | May 28, 2024 | International Trade

The US Department of Commerce is continuing an investigation into Applied Materials Inc.’s shipments to Chinese customers, part of a broader effort to ensure that increasingly strict trade restrictions against the Asian nation are effective.

Wind propulsion systems will be installed on 7 vessels operated by MOL Drybulk

Steadily pursuing to '25 wind challenger-equipped vessels' by 2030

Biden to end tariff exclusions on hundreds of Chinese products

Bloomberg | May 28, 2024 | International Trade

President Joe Biden plans to extend tariff exemptions on hundreds of products from China for two weeks as a transition period before reimposing duties on some of them, and will continue exclusions for some others until the middle of next year, the office of the US Trade Representative said.

EcoVadis gold medal: Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH honored again

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2024 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

• Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH, a division of the Liebherr Group has retained its EcoVadis gold medal for sustainability • The Liebherr division is amongst the top 1% of companies rated in its sector • Key metrics in the area of sustainability improved compared to the previous year

Marflet Marine first Spanish merchant fleet shipowner to adopt wind with bound4blue tanker contract

• Marflet Marine to install four bound4blue 22-meter-high eSAILs® on oil and chemical tanker Santiago I. • Company becomes first Spanish shipowner in merchant fleet to commit to wind assisted propulsion (WAP), with installation scheduled for mid-2025.

EU, Australia sign critical minerals pact to diversify supply chains

Bloomberg | May 28, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

The Smart Cube harnesses automation and AI-enabled features to provide smarter risk monitoring via its supplier risk intelligence solution

The Smart Cube | May 28, 2024 | Shipping Technology

The Smart Cube announced an update to its supplier risk solution.

Greek shipping getting to grips with EU ETS compliance issues amid mounting emissions costs, says OceanScore

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Validation of voyage emissions data and contractual arrangements for allocation of EU ETS costs remain key challenges for Greek shipowners as they face an estimated total €335m bill this year, potentially rising to €1bn once the regulation is fully implemented, according to OceanScore.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen sells Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal

Wiremind’s AI Innovations predict up to 15% revenue growth for customers

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology | Shipping Technology

Wiremind, a trailblazer in technology solutions, is transforming the transport sector with its cutting-edge offerings, promising to enhance operational efficiency and revenue management for businesses worldwide.

China can’t use Canada as trade path for cheap goods, Freeland says

Bloomberg | May 28, 2024 | International Trade

Canada won’t allow itself to become a foothold for oversupplied Chinese goods that could pass through to its democratic allies, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said.

Estes awarded first place honors for top workplaces, leadership by Richmond Times-Dispatch

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2024 | Trucking

Power surge: Solar PV to help meet soaring Middle East power demand, reduce reliance on fossil fuels / Rystad Energy

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

Renewables capacity in the Middle East is set to soar in the coming years, with green energy sources outpacing fossil fuel usage in the power sector by 2040, according to Rystad Energy's latest research.

China firms seek dumping probe for EU pork, Global Times says

Bloomberg | May 28, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

Germany wants EU push to end last 20% of Russia energy imports

Bloomberg | May 28, 2024 | Energy

Oil tankers float for weeks offshore UK in sign of weak demand

Bloomberg | May 28, 2024 | Energy

BlueBox Systems introduces BlueBoxCargo: The ultimate cargo tracking solution

BlueBox Systems, an innovative provider of logistics visibility solutions, announces the launch of BlueBoxCargo, an advanced tracking solution that combines the best features of BlueBoxAir and BlueBoxOcean.

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