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India is reducing import taxes on several mobile-device components to boost smartphone production, a boon for companies like Apple Inc. that are increasingly considering the country as a global manufacturing base.

Temu, Shein packages and electric cars prop up China’s exports

Bloomberg | January 31, 2024 | International Trade

In a dismal year for China’s export economy, two categories stood out for their rapid growth: cars and cheap, direct-to-consumer parcels.

Raimondo warns Chinese EVs pose national, data security risks

Bloomberg | January 31, 2024 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo warned that Chinese-made electric vehicles pose significant national security risks, as the Biden administration weighs additional tariffs on autos from the Asian country as well as a separate measure to protect Americans’ personal information.

CMA CGM to enhance its SAFRAN service connecting North Europe with South America East Coast

AJOT Newsroom | January 31, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM has announced improved coverage of North European ports with its SAFRAN service linking North Europe and East Coast South America.

Hyster introduces Power Cellect™ option, providing forklift operations flexibility when choosing battery technology

AJOT Newsroom | January 31, 2024 | Green Shipping | Logistics

New Hyster Power Cellect option enables users to easily change among major battery sources with no external accessories, software downloads or integrations required

TOPPAN Holdings acquires Singapore-based logistics software provider

AJOT Newsroom | January 31, 2024 | Shipping Technology

Stelzel appointed Director Containers at Port of Rotterdam Authority

AJOT Newsroom | January 31, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | People | Appointments

As of 1 March, Hanna Stelzel will take on the role of Director Containers within the Commercial department of the Port of Rotterdam Authority and is responsible for all activities within the container chain at sea, in the port and in the hinterland.

GDI utilises Skygauge drones for remote thickness measurements

AJOT Newsroom | January 31, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

GDI, an award-winning provider of applied technology solutions, announces that it has now added the use of the Skygauge drone to its range of marine sector capabilities.