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CMA CGM: USTR 301 Communication

AJOT Newsroom | September 10, 2025 | Maritime

As announced earlier this year by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), effective October 14, 2025, the U.S. will begin assessing new service fees for maritime transport services of Chinese operators and shipowners and on maritime transport services of operators using Chinese-built vessels.

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Stas Margaronis | September 10, 2025

American Chemistry Council opposes Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger

Reacting to Union Pacific’s merger plans with Norfolk Southern, the ACC argues the consolidation would diminish rail competition and raise shipping costs for manufacturers, farmers, and energy producers. The ACC is calling on regulators to reject the merger unless it demonstrably enhances competition and service reliability.

Bacterial greening disease infects nearly half of Brazil’s citrus belt

Greening disease, caused by bacteria transmitted by the Asian citrus psyllid, has infected nearly 48% of Brazil's citrus belt, according to new data from industry-funded research

The Swedish Club launches Right Whale Advice as part of TELP

AJOT Newsroom | September 10, 2025 | Maritime

The Swedish Club has introduced new Right Whale Advice within its TELP (Trade Enabling Loss Prevention) program, designed to help members comply with Canadian and United States regulations protecting endangered whale populations.

Van Ameyde Marine gains in-house certified fire investigator to strengthen client services

AJOT Newsroom | September 10, 2025 | Maritime | People | Appointments

Van Ameyde Marine has expanded its technical expertise with the appointment of Teun Strijbosch as Senior Fire Investigator at its Rotterdam-based sister company, Arntz van Helden, specialized in Hull and Machinery.

Inland hull, fishing vessel and yacht insurers report general market soundness, however challenges remain ahead

AJOT Newsroom | September 09, 2025 | Maritime

Underwriters insuring inland craft, fishing vessels and yachts report a general market soundness, with all but a few exceptions, after a tumultuous decade.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | September 09, 2025

Maritime safety, environmental protection and crew remain core priorities for IUMI

At this week’s International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) annual conference in Singapore, Neil Roberts, Chair of IUMI’s Policy Forum, reaffirmed that maritime safety, environmental protection and crew remain central to the organization’s policy agenda.

Damen signs 24 vessel order with Serco

AJOT Newsroom | September 09, 2025 | Maritime

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Serco for the delivery of 24 vessels of various types.

deugro Delivers 58 Kilometers of HVAC Subsea Cables for Interconnector Project

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2025 | Maritime

As part of the Cyclades IV Interconnector Project, deugro Milan delivered 58 kilometers and 3,550 metric tons of Prysmian HVAC subsea cable from Prysmian’s factory in Finland to the transshipment port Heraklion on the Island of Crete in Greece.

Marine insurers must play a role in eradicating sexual misconduct at sea

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2025 | Maritime

Steady insurance markets for hull and cargo in 2024 but offshore energy business challenges

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2025 | Maritime | By The Numbers

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) presented its analysis of the latest marine insurance market trends at its annual conference in Singapore.

US tariffs still spell big pain for Japan’s small automakers

Reuters | September 05, 2025 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

President Donald Trump gave Japanese automakers some relief by cutting his high U.S. tariffs on their vehicles, but the reduced levies still mean big pain for Japan's smaller car companies, which will stay under pressure in the crucial market.

Drewry World Container Index - 04 Sep

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

For many years, World Container Index has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts.

CMA CGM named “Best Global Shipping Line” and “Best Shipping Line – Trans-Pacific” | 2025 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, has been crowned Best Global Shipping Line for the fifth consecutive year, and Best Shipping Line – Trans-Pacific at the 2025 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) last evening.