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Small nuclear power struggles at cusp of US electricity demand boom

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

Everyone from the U.S. energy secretary to Big Tech touts small modular nuclear reactors as a potential answer to booming power demand, but the technology is struggling to become commercial due to costs and regulatory hurdles.

Trump’s tariffs create the ‘Wild West’ on Wisconsin’s factory floors

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | International Trade

AriensCo - a manufacturer of bright orange snowblowers - has braced for the cold blast of tariffs since November.

Republicans seek to protect green tax credits in budget bill

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

A group of Republican lawmakers urged the House committee drafting President Donald Trump's proposed tax cuts in the upcoming budget reconciliation bill to preserve key clean energy tax credits enacted under the Biden administration to protect private sector investments in their districts, according to a letter circulated on Monday.

Unexplained UK tanker collision leaves two ships burning, one expected to sink

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | Maritime

Man arrested over UK tanker crash as abandoned vessels smoulder at sea

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | Maritime

By Phil Noble WITHERNSEA, England (Reuters) -British police arrested a man on Tuesday on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after an unexplained collision at sea left a tanker carrying U.S.

Solar accounted for 84% of new US power added in 2024, report says

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

Solar energy accounted for 84% of new electricity generation capacity added to the U.S. power grid last year, but the industry faces a challenging future with the new U.S. administration's energy policies, a report published on Tuesday said.

Fitch says Boeing made progress in resuming production post-labor strike

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Global ratings agency Fitch said on Tuesday that Boeing Co made early progress in resuming production post-strike, reducing legacy inventory, and managing supply chains.

Central Europe’s economies should reform to respond to slowing trade growth, IMF says

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | International Trade

Businesses sound alarm as Trump tariffs prompt consumers to cut spending

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | International Trade

Uncertainty brought by U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs and his shape-shifting trade policies are starting to have a chilling effect across many industries, businesses warn, as consumers pull back on everything from basic goods to travel.

UK will not respond to US steel tariffs, British official says

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

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Reuters | March 11, 2025

Trump takes aim at Canada with doubled tariffs on metals

President Donald Trump on Tuesday doubled his planned tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum products from Canada to 50%, in response to the province of Ontario's decision to place a 25% tariff on its electricity exports to the U.S.

US airlines slash earnings forecasts as economic concerns grow

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

More U.S. airlines cut their earnings estimates on Tuesday, following a similar announcement from Delta Air Lines, saying mounting economic uncertainty has led to a pullback in corporate and consumer spending.

Maritime framework in focus as Jamaica develops its maritime services

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Maritime

CMA CGM PSS - From Far East & India East Coast to Zanzibar & Tanga, Tanzania

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

ORTEC Logistics survey finds alarming efficiency gaps still plaguing supply chain distribution

ORTEC | March 11, 2025 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

ARTBA CEO Bauer’s statement on U.S. DOT memo rescinding Biden funding priorities

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Trucking

MSC PSS - scope: Far East to USA

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Australia’s nuclear debate to shape election, but immediate energy security hinges on gas / Rystad Energy

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Energy

Energy policy is set to take center stage at Australia’s upcoming federal election, which will be held on or before 17 May 2025. The election will serve as a referendum on nuclear energy, aiming to address the country’s long-term energy needs while tackling rising energy prices and the high cost of living.

The Switch logs over 50 new contracts for its latest-generation DC-Hubs

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

The Switch, one of the world’s leading providers of innovative power electronics for the marine industry, has secured 50+ new contracts for its latest-generation The Switch DC-Hub, underscoring its growing popularity as a preferred power distribution solution for future-proof, flexible and low-emission vessels.

Greenbox’s Pioneering Darlington Development reaches completion

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2025 | Logistics

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