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Successful financing for the expansion of Congo Terminal at the Autonomous Port of Pointe Noire

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) announces the signing by its subsidiary Congo Terminal of a financing agreement of 150,880,000,000 CFA francs (equivalent to 230,000,000 euros) for the extension of the Container Terminal of the Autonomous Port of Pointe Noire (PAPN).

Hurley joins STV to enhance construction excellence in New York

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift | People | Appointments

STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that Timothy (Tim) Hurley, PE, has joined the firm as vice president of resident engineering and inspection/program management consulting (REI/PMC) operations in New York with a focus on construction delivery.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending March 08, 2025

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 8, 2025.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Canada/Mexico tariff see-saw the latest to add uncertainty for supply chains

ShippingTree™ rebrands to Kase™ and cements its position as a true omnichannel fulfillment leader

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2025 | Logistics

Draper Associates doubles down on investment in Logic

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2025 | Logistics

Draper Associates, a renowned venture capital firm, has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation with a significant increase in its strategic investment in Logic, the trailblazing logistics automation company revolutionizing the supply chain landscape. This move underscores Draper Associates' confidence in Logic's vision and its potential to redefine supply chain operations through advanced technologies.

International Trade

Reuters | March 12, 2025

US-Canada trade war heats up as Trump doubles metals tariffs, then backs off

President Donald Trump reversed course on Tuesday afternoon on a pledge to double tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada to 50%, just hours after announcing the higher tariffs, in rapid-fire moves that scrambled financial markets. The switch came after a Canadian official also backed off his own plans for a 25% surcharge on electricity.

International Trade

Reuters | March 12, 2025

Trump metals tariffs draw swift retaliation from Canada and EU

President Donald Trump's increased tariffs on all U.S. steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday, stepping up a campaign to reorder global trade in favor of the U.S. and drawing swift retaliation from Canada and Europe.

UK ship crash captain is Russian national, owner says

Reuters | March 12, 2025 | Maritime

The captain of a ship that hit a U.S. tanker off northeast England is a Russian national, the company which owns the vessel said, as police continued their inquiries into the accident and fears over the environmental impact of the crash eased.

Can Trump ‘take back’ the Panama Canal?

Reuters | March 12, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

Donald Trump has said repeatedly that he wants to “take back” the Panama Canal but has not offered specifics about how he would do so. Here is an explanation of the history and laws governing the critical waterway.

US auto firms seek tariffs exemption for key supplier Tata Steel Nederland

Reuters | March 12, 2025 | International Trade

Cleo and Programmers.io partner to enhance ecosystem integration for AI, EDI, and software solutions for Fortune 100 companies

Cleo | March 12, 2025 | Shipping Technology

Cleo announces a new partnership with Programmers.io, a leading provider of technology solutions for businesses across various industries.

Senators want US Army to detail failure to use key safety system in helicopter flights

Reuters | March 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Two senators asked the U.S. Army to explain why it routinely failed to use a key safety system during helicopter training flights after a deadly collision in January between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet killed 67 people.

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