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Air India in talks for major new narrow-body jet order, sources say

Reuters | June 01, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Japan Q1 capital spending hits record but some export sectors weak

Reuters | June 01, 2025 | International Trade

US Supreme Court limits environmental reviews in Utah railway ruling

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a setback to environmentalists on Thursday by allowing federal agencies to limit the scope of their reviews of the environmental impact of projects they regulate, as the justices bolstered a Utah railway project intended to transport crude oil.

International Trade

Reuters | May 30, 2025

Trump’s tariffs to remain in effect after appeals court grants stay

A federal appeals court on Thursday reinstated the most sweeping of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a day after a trade court had ruled Trump had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties and had ordered an immediate block on them.

EU gains leverage in trade talks as US court casts doubt on tariffs, EU officials say

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | International Trade

The European Union has gained leverage in trade talks with the United States after a U.S. court cast doubt on the legality of Washington's "reciprocal" tariffs, EU officials said on Friday.

Mexico hopes early review of USMCA can end uncertainty, revive flagging investment

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | International Trade

Falling investment, slowing growth, and the changing whims of U.S. President Donald Trump have led Mexico to support an early review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, a sharp U-turn on its previous plan to hold off for as long as possible.

US goods trade deficit narrows sharply in April as imports plunge

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | International Trade

The U.S. trade deficit in goods narrowed sharply in April as the boost from the front-running of imports ahead of tariffs faded.

Trump says China has ‘totally violated’ agreement with US on tariffs

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | International Trade

President Donald Trump on Friday said China had violated an agreement on tariffs with the United States.

Mersin International Port completes first phase of East Med Hub 2 Terminal

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Mersin International Port Management Inc. (MIP), a key gateway terminal in Türkiye and a joint venture between PSA International, IFM, and Akfen, marked a key milestone with the official completion of the first phase of its USD 455 million East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) Terminal.

Signal Ocean chart of the week: Dirty oil flows shift - West African barrels flooding Europe

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk | By The Numbers

Europe witnessed a 10% increase in crude oil imports in May 2025, likely due to refineries completing maintenance ahead of schedule, boosting crude demand. This period also saw a notable change in import origins, with a decrease in volumes from the United States.

Global economy’s ‘sugar rush’ defies trade drama - for now

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | International Trade

For all the drama surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, the world economy is holding up better than many had expected.

Canaveral Port Authority: ‘Best Restored Beach’ award from American Shore and Beach Preservation Association

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass Project has been named one of the nation’s “Best Restored Beaches” by The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) in their annual awards designed to raise awareness of restored beaches’ significant value to local communities.

CMA CGM Announcement: PSS - From Asia to Latin America and Asia to South America East Coast

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2025 | Maritime

In a continued effort to provide their customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM Group wishes to inform of the following Peak Season Surcharge from June 7th 2025, until further notice.

Gebrüder Weiss expands into Thailand

Gebrüder Weiss | May 30, 2025 | Logistics

International Logistics company continues to expand its network in South-East Asia to provide air and sea freight transportation, customs handling and cross-border land transport

EU to propose more flexible climate goal in July, sources say

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | Energy | Green Shipping

The European Commission will propose a new EU climate target in July that includes flexibilities for how countries meet it, as Brussels attempts to fend off mounting criticism of Europe's environmental aims, EU diplomats told Reuters.

Foreign-branded mobile phone sales in China edge up in April

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | International Trade

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2025

Port of Brownsville anchors regional economy with billions in private investments

Brownsville Navigation District (BND) Chairman Esteban Guerra announced a record-breaking year for the Port of Brownsville, reporting more than 28 million tons of cargo handled in 2024, the highest volume in the port’s history.

Nor-Shipping “2025 Thought Leader Interview” - Hans Olav Raen, CEO, Yara Clean Ammonia

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2025 | Green Shipping

As the maritime industry scans the horizon for scalable zero-emission fuels, low emission ammonia is looming ever larger as a potential solution for deep sea operators.

Port of Long Beach awards $355,000 in scholarships

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Long Beach on Wednesday presented $355,000 in scholarships to 190 local high school and college students interested in studying and training in port-related fields including engineering, environmental science, maritime law and technical trades.

XLP members, SaCeMa Nordic Projects and Freight Traders deliver heavy lift cargo from Sweden to New Zealand

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

SaCeMa Nordic Projects, a proud member of the XLProjects Network (XLP), has successfully completed the transport of two heavy lift shipments from Sweden to New Zealand in close cooperation with fellow XLP member, Freight Traders.

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