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China starts work on easing rare earth export rules but short of Trump hopes, sources say

Reuters | November 10, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

China has begun designing a new rare earth licensing regime that could speed up shipments, but it is unlikely to amount to a complete rollback of restrictions as hoped by Washington, industry insiders said.

CEVA Logistics inaugurates new Amazon fulfillment center in Brazil

AJOT Newsroom | November 10, 2025 | Logistics

• New 67,000 m² facility, located near capital city of Brasilia, will support up to 135,000 packages per day • Fulfillment center features advanced inventory-management systems and sustainability practices to accelerate delivery speed and service quality for end consumers • Facility reinforces relationship between CEVA Logistics, Amazon Brazil

FAA bars MD-11 flights after fiery UPS jet crash

Reuters | November 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday said it was prohibiting MD-11 planes from flying for now, pending inspections, after a crash earlier in the week of a UPS MD-11 cargo freighter killed at least 14 people in Kentucky.

At China’s largest import expo, US exhibitors hopeful worst of trade war is over

Reuters | November 10, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

U.S. exporters of agricultural goods to China are optimistic that trade between the two countries will return to normalcy after a framework agreement reached last month by their leaders, according to several exporters and industry officials.

DHL Group relies on proprietary charging and load management system

The Post & Parcel Germany (P&P) division of DHL Group and its subsidiary StreetScooter GmbH, in collaboration with engineering partner IAV, have developed a new charging and load management system for electric vehicles.

Hactl named Air Cargo Terminal Operator of the Year and Supply Chain Innovator of the Year (Smart Terminal) at Supply Chain Asia Awards

AJOT Newsroom | November 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – was named Air Cargo Terminal Operator of the Year and Supply Chain Innovator of the Year (Smart Terminal) at the Supply Chain Asia Awards 2025.

KLN triumphs with tenth consecutive Asian 3PL of the Year title and Supply Chain Innovator of the Year (ESG) award

AJOT Newsroom | November 10, 2025 | Logistics

KLN Logistics Group Limited has been honored with two prestigious awards at the Supply Chain Asia Awards (the ‘Awards’) 2025 in Singapore, triumphing the Asian 3PL of the Year title for the tenth consecutive year and the Supply Chain Innovator of the Year (ESG) award.

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | November 10, 2025

POLB’s Cordero: “Worst scenarios have not occurred”

The Port of Long Beach defied early 2025 trade fears, maintaining near-record cargo levels thanks to front-loaded shipments and strong logistics performance, though U.S. soybean exports and select consumer goods saw notable year-over-year drops.

SmartSea launches new mobility and safety platforms to improve crew management and operations at sea

AJOT Newsroom | November 10, 2025 | Maritime | Technology

SmartSea, powered by SITA, the global leader in aviation technology, has introduced two new digital solutions designed to simplify and strengthen how maritime companies manage crew movements and safety.

Texas-based rail operator targets multi-region growth with new brand identity and strategic facilities platform

AJOT Newsroom | November 10, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

EU lawmaker committee gets behind new 2040 climate target

Reuters | November 10, 2025 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

A committee of European Union lawmakers endorsed on Monday the EU's plan to cut net planet-warming emissions by 90% by 2040 and water down the effort required by domestic industries by allowing them to use foreign carbon credits for 5% of the goal.

Seafarer Survey 2025: Stress levels rising, earlier retirements, but support for seafarers is improving

AJOT Newsroom | November 10, 2025 | Maritime

Belfast Container Terminal secures seven-year Kalmar Care contract extension to drive future growth

AJOT Newsroom | November 10, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Kalmar announces the extension of its comprehensive Kalmar Care maintenance contract with long-term customer Belfast Container Terminal Ltd (BCT), part of Irish Continental Group.

Cadeler signs two significant contracts for full-scope foundation and turbine transportation and installation

Cadeler today announces the signing of two firm contracts covering the full-scope transportation and installation of offshore wind turbines and their foundations for an upcoming offshore wind farm development with a combined value projected to be approximately EUR 500 million.

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