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Reuters | June 09, 2025

US seeking ‘handshake’ on rare earths from China, White House aide says

The three top U.S. trade negotiators are seeking a handshake with China in London talks to seal the agreement on rare earths reached by Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday.

Baker Hughes to sell sensor unit to Crane for $1.15 billion

Reuters | June 09, 2025 | Energy

Baker Hughes said on Monday it will sell its precision sensors and instrumentation (PSI) product line to aerospace and defense parts manufacturer Crane for $1.15 billion, as the oilfield services provider looks to optimize its portfolio.

IBA predicts up to 800 commercial aircraft orders at Paris Air Show

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

By Dr. Stuart Hatcher, Chief Economist IBA Since the air shows restarted back in 2022, the key factor dominating them has been the supply chain. While that is far from going away anytime soon, threats of protectionism have bumped it off the top spot once again.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam launched Kale Logistics Solutions’ Maritime Single Window

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Shipping Technology

The Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD) has announced that its national Maritime Single Window (MSW), designed and implemented by Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) along with its strategic partner, Primatel Communication Sdn Bhd, has gone live in Brunei Darussalam.

VIKAND champions maritime safety as co-sponsor of AMVER Awards at Nor-Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Maritime

VIKAND co-sponsored the annual AMVER Awards during last week’s Nor-Shipping event, underscoring its continued commitment to enhancing safety and wellbeing at sea.

KlasJet signs ACMI agreement with Air Cairo

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

KlasJet has signed an agreement with Air Cairo to provide chartered flights this summer.

Daibiru’s first project in the UK: Acquisition of “Capital House”, a prime London office building

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Logistics

Daibiru Corporation announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Capital House, 85 King William Street, London EC4 (hereafter referred to as “the property”), a 121,489 sq. ft. office and retail building located in heart of the City of London.

Finnlines adds Gdynia to its weekly North Sea service

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Maritime

Finnlines is expanding its North Sea service to strengthen connections across Northern and Western Europe.

Chapman Freeborn partners with Optimus Logistics Group

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Logistics

Chapman Freeborn has signed a new strategic partnership with Optimus Logistics Group to improve the speed of aircraft delivery and repositioning, drive down customer costs, and extend its global reach.

IFAD advocates to boost innovative finance for coastal communities to protect the world’s oceans

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Maritime

Governments, multilateral organizations and private sector actors must urgently scale-up innovative ways to drive finance to small-scale fishermen and coastal communities to boost the sustainability of their fishing practices and build their capacity to protect marine ecosystems while being able to earn a decent living.

US solar energy growth to slow as Washington priorities shift

Reuters | June 09, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

New U.S. solar energy installations are expected to fall over the next five years as the industry grapples with a shift in federal policy that favors fossil fuels, tariffs and other challenges, according to a report published on Monday by a top solar trade group.

Westinghouse pursues US nuclear expansion after Trump orders, FT says

Reuters | June 09, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

Nuclear equipment supplier Westinghouse is in talks with U.S. officials and industry partners about deploying 10 large reactors, in response to presidential executive orders, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing the company's CEO.

China’s EV makers turn on BYD as price war escalates

Reuters | June 09, 2025 | International Trade

Fierce competition among China's leading EV makers has intensified, with a long-running dispute between BYD and Great Wall Motor over emissions compliance escalating after

Aluminium producers in the US win from Trump’s tariffs

By Pratima Desai | June 09, 2025 | International Trade

Century Aluminum, the largest primary aluminum producer in the U.S., and top recycler Matalco will be among the big winners from President Donald Trump's higher tariffs on imports of the metal as domestic prices surge...

California fuel imports hit 4-year high amid refinery outages

By Shariq Khan and Nicole Jao | June 09, 2025 | International Trade

California's fuel imports rose to the highest in four years in May as refiners turned to historical trading partners in Asia and tapped some unusual

China’s May exports slow, deflation deepens as tariffs bite

Reuters | June 09, 2025 | International Trade

China's export growth slowed to a three-month low in May as U.S. tariffs slammed shipments, while factory-gate deflation deepened

USDA redaction of trade analysis causes concern about report integrity

Reuters | June 09, 2025 | International Trade

Analysts voiced concerns this week about the integrity of U.S. Department of Agriculture reports after the agency delayed a report and excluded findings that point to...

US and China set for trade talks in London on Monday

Reuters | June 08, 2025 | International Trade

Three of U.S. President Donald Trump's top aides will meet with their Chinese counterparts in London on Monday for talks aimed at resolving a trade dispute between the world's two largest economies that has kept global markets on edge.

PIL celebrates naming of LNG dual-fuel container vessel in Singapore in conjunction with SG60

AJOT Newsroom | June 06, 2025 | Green Shipping

Pacific International Lines (PIL) marked a significant milestone today with the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Ocean, at the PSA Terminal in Singapore.

Democratic senators propose sweeping air safety reforms after fatal collision

Reuters | June 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

A group of seven Democratic senators on Thursday introduced sweeping air safety legislation after a fatal collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in January near Reagan Washington National Airport killed 67 people.

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