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[Freightos Weekly Update] China volumes fall as demand climbs from S. East Asia

China-US container bookings are estimated to have dropped between 30% and 60% since 145% tariffs went into effect early this month.

MSC Announcement: PSS - scope: Import ISC/ME - Indian Subcontinent/Middle East to USA

AJOT Newsroom | April 29, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Vehicle carriers seek relief from broad US port fees

Reuters | April 29, 2025 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Operators of hulking car carriers are seeking relief from the U.S. Trade Representative's surprise plan to levy port fees on all foreign-built ships in that segment, including 20 vessels that guarantee transport for the U.S. military during a war or national emergency, three sources told Reuters.

CMA CGM Gabon | Implementation of Country Carbon Contribution

AJOT Newsroom | April 29, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Xeneta unveils index-linked contract simulator, backed by the industry’s most comprehensive and neutral ocean container freight data

AJOT Newsroom | April 29, 2025 | Maritime | Technology

Xeneta has launched an index-linked contract (ILC) simulator to help shippers navigate ocean freight container market volatility and end procurement inefficiency.

International Trade

Reuters | April 29, 2025

Trump to sign order granting some auto tariff relief, White House says

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Tuesday to soften the impact of his automotive tariffs, the White House said.

Maritime

Reuters | April 29, 2025

Maersk says it has maintained all trans-Pacific sailings despite tariff, trade uncertainty

Maersk said on Tuesday it had maintained all its scheduled trans-Pacific sailings to date, albeit downsising some vessels, despite the uncertainty caused by U.S. import tariffs and the trade war between the United States and China.

Tankers queue near old Venezuela oil port ahead of US license expiry, data shows

Reuters | April 28, 2025 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Tankers are lining up near an old oil port at Venezuela's Western region to load crude cargoes and depart from the South American country before a May 27 deadline set by the U.S. to wind down operations and exports, according to documents and data.

New S&P Global Report: Liner shipping supports $1.1 trillion in U.S. GDP and 6.4 million American jobs

AJOT Newsroom | April 28, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

New analysis from S&P Global, released today by the World Shipping Council, highlights the critical role of the liner shipping industry in the U.S. economy.

Artificial intelligence not intelligent enough to diagnose engine problems – yet!

AJOT Newsroom | April 28, 2025 | Maritime | Technology

Condition Monitoring Technologies (CMT) has cautioned against placing sole reliance on artificial intelligence in ship condition monitoring, warning that human expertise remains essential to ensure safety and accuracy in maritime operations.

CMA CGM FAK Rates - From the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf & Red Sea to North Europe & the Mediterranean

AJOT Newsroom | April 28, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

US sanctions shipping companies, vessels for delivery oil and gas to Houthis

Reuters | April 28, 2025 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

The United States imposed sanctions on Monday on three vessels and their owners for delivering oil and gas products to Yemen's Houthis, as Washington continues to put pressure on the Iran-backed rebels over their attacks on Red Sea shipping.

J.F. Lehman & Company adds Stan Deal to Operating Executive Board

AJOT Newsroom | April 28, 2025 | Maritime | People | Appointments

Energy

AJOT Newsroom | April 25, 2025

Odfjell achieves near carbon-neutral transatlantic voyage with sails & biofuel

Real-time data from the voyage confirms that this dual propulsion approach is not only technically feasible but also impactful: The vessel’s GHG emissions on the current voyage meet the 2050 Fuel EU Maritime GHG intensity targets and IMO’s GFI Direct Compliance targets at least until 2044.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) names its first 8,200 TEU LNG Dual-Fuel Containership

AJOT Newsroom | April 25, 2025 | Maritime

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named its first 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership, Kota Oasis. The vessel was named by Mrs Cindy Chang, wife of Mr. Peter Chang, PIL’s Deputy Chairman, at a ceremony held at the Yangzijiang Shipbuilding yard in China.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | April 25, 2025

Emirates Shipping Line joins World Shipping Council

World Shipping Council (WSC) is happy to welcome Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) as a new member of the Council. WSC represents over 90% of global liner shipping capacity, working with policymakers and stakeholder groups to shape the future growth of a socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, safe, and secure shipping industry.

Signal Ocean Tanker - Weekly Market Monitor

AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Snapshot of crude and product freight rates, supply-demand

CMA CGM low sulfur surcharge | Indian Subcontinent, Middle East Gulf & Red Sea to the Mediterranean & North Africa

AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Supporting the IMO’s GHG pricing mechanism requires a change of mindset, says EmissionLink

AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

The move to implement a global greenhouse (GHG) pricing mechanism at MEPC 83 is welcomed by EmissionLink. The IMO’s approval of the GHG pricing mechanism marks a pivotal shift in the shipping industry’s journey toward decarbonization.

Nabtesco combines Telegraph Agent™ and Cassandra to deliver unmatched fuel optimization for Eastern Car Liner Co

AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Motion control technology giant Nabtesco Corporation has achieved a breakthrough success in marine fuel efficiency optimization following the deployment of its new Telegraph Agent™ automatic speed control system on the car carrier Malaysia Grace, owned by Eastern Car Liner Co Ltd (ECL).

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