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International Trade

Manik Mehta | April 07, 2025

Trump’s tariffs cause trepidations in Asia

Supply chain and ocean shipping uncertainties ahead

Huntington Ingalls, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries sign MOU for shipbuilding collaboration

Reuters | April 07, 2025 | Maritime

U.S. military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls and South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have signed an agreement to explore opportunities to increase production in commercial and defense projects, the companies said on Monday.

MSC THC and local charges revision

AJOT Newsroom | April 07, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

May 1st, 2025, MSC KOREA will be revising THC and local charges as follows:

MSC Low Sulphur Charge scope: USA to IPMR

AJOT Newsroom | April 07, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The MSC LSC - Low Sulphur Charge effective date May 5thst, 2025 applicable for cargo routed via the Mediterranean Sea, as per below:

MSC Low Sulphur Charge scope: USA to IPMR

AJOT Newsroom | April 07, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

MSC LSC - Low Sulphur Charge effective date May 5thst, 2025 applicable for cargo routed via the Mediterranean Sea, as per below:

Nor-Shipping 2025 Thought Leader interview - Lunøe, CEO, Telenor Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | April 07, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Telenor Maritime connects to data-driven sustainable future

Lloyd’s List Intelligence launches AIS SeaOrbis

AJOT Newsroom | April 07, 2025 | Maritime | Technology

How the IMO can take action for the Arctic: Cutting Atlantic shipping emissions and banishing scrubbers

AJOT Newsroom | April 07, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Ahead of this week’s meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) which will address crucial issues on climate heating emissions from the shipping sector, the Clean Arctic Alliance today called for IMO member states to support a proposal for a new Northeast Atlantic emission control area to enter into force in 2027.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | April 07, 2025

The CMA CGM Group adopts AI solutions from Mistral AI to support its shipping, logistics and media activities

• A €100 million over five years to deploy bespoke AI solutions. • A fully French partnership focused on industrial innovation and transformation. • A dedicated Mistral AI team developing next-generation solutions in shipping and logistics. • Mistral AI experts creating advanced tools for the Group’s media operations at Grand Central, the headquarters of CMA Media.

Hefring Marine’s IMAS meets Marine AI’s GuardianAI to enhance maritime autonomy

AJOT Newsroom | April 07, 2025 | Maritime | Technology

Hefring Marine, an Icelandic leader in intelligent marine technology, and Marine AI, a UK-based pioneer in autonomous vessel control systems, today announced a new mutually beneficial partnership.

ZIM announces new long-term chartering agreements for ten 11,500 TEU LNG dual-fueled vessels

AJOT Newsroom | April 07, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

A Sea Shift: Maritime Fuels Collaborative launches to accelerate clean energy transition across the Pacific Northwest Maritime Industry

AJOT Newsroom | April 04, 2025 | Maritime

A new initiative facilitated by Washington Maritime Blue and with leadership from Port of Seattle, Northwest Seaport Alliance, Port of Tacoma, Washington Department of Commerce and the Consortium for Hydrogen and Renewably Generated E-fuels (CHARGE)—called the Sustainable Maritime Fuels Collaborative (SMF Collaborative), officially launched today.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | April 04, 2025

IMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted crucial new guidelines to protect seafarers from unfair treatment when detained in foreign jurisdictions in connection with alleged crimes committed at sea.

CMA CGM Announcement: PSS - From Far East to West Africa North and Türkiye & Greece to the USA, Canada & Mexico

AJOT Newsroom | April 04, 2025 | Maritime

In a continued effort to provide customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM informs its customers of the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)*:

First vessel of Port Milwaukee’s 2025 international season arrives

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk | Ports & Terminals

Port Milwaukee has welcomed the Singapore-flagged Patagonman as the first vessel of the 2025 international season on Sunday, March 30.

ECU Worldwide appoints Rodrigues as Regional CEO to lead Latin America growth strategy

ECU Worldwide, Allcargo Logistics’ wholly-owned global subsidiary and a leader in LCL consolidation, has appointed Sergio Rodrigues as Regional CEO for Latin America.

Trump’s auto tariffs to cover more than $460 billion of US vehicle, parts imports

Reuters | April 03, 2025 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

President Donald Trump's 25% auto tariffs will cover more than $460 billion worth of imports of vehicles and auto parts imports annually, according to a Reuters analysis of tariff codes included in a federal register notice on Wednesday.

Veson Nautical Shipping Market Outlook: Q2 2025 forecast

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Maritime

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the resulting rerouting have disrupted shipping markets to varying degrees. A sudden end to rerouting poses considerable downside risks for the shipping industry, while a prolonged extension could offer substantial upside potential.

FBX Index April 2025: Container freight volatility rises amid trade disruptions

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

• Traditional trade routes, particularly the Asia to Europe route, are experiencing more frequent disruptions. • The container trade is projected to grow around 3.6% each year through 2028.