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US close to trade deals with trading partners, White House’s Hassett says

Reuters | April 10, 2025 | International Trade

The United States is considering offers from 15 countries on tariff agreements and is close to deals with some of them, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Thursday after President Donald Trump lowered some of the duties in a stunning reversal.

US off-price chains poised to win as tariffs play to strengths in sourcing, inventory

Reuters | April 10, 2025 | International Trade

US Steel shares plunge, as Trump’s changing stance on Nippon Steel bid revives uncertainty

Reuters | April 10, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Shares of U.S. Steel plunged 11% in premarket trading on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump - in a contradiction from previous White House actions - said on Wednesday that he does not want the steel producer to go to Japan, suggesting he does not support Nippon Steel's $14 billion bid.

February 2025 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) up 0.9% from the previous month

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2025 | Trucking

Up 0.9% from the same month last year

US utilities grapple with Big Tech’s massive power demands for data centers

Reuters | April 09, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

U.S. electric utilities are fielding massive requests for new power capacity as Big Tech scours the country for viable locations for new data centers to keep up with the compute demands of AI.

Trump issues order to block state climate change policies

Reuters | April 09, 2025 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday that aims to block the enforcement of state laws passed to reduce the use of fossil fuels and combat climate change.

Water looms as new front in Mexico’s trade negotiations with the US

Reuters | April 09, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Mexican officials are scrambling to come up with a plan to increase the amount of water the country sends to the United States because of growing concern that President Donald Trump could drag a dispute over an 81-year-old water treaty into trade negotiations, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

US exits carbon talks on shipping, urges others to follow

The United States has withdrawn from talks in London looking at advancing decarbonisation in the shipping sector and Washington will consider "reciprocal measures" to offset any fees charged to U.S. ships, a diplomatic note said.

American Airline Cargo announces widebody summer schedule

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

American Airlines Cargo enhances its trans-Atlantic service for cargo customers this summer with direct service from key cities in Europe to six U.S. gateways from April onward.

Panama Canal Administrator hosts U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth during official visit

The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, visited the Panama Canal during his official trip to the Republic of Panama. Additionally, Hegseth will participate in the Central American Security Conference (Centsec, 2025), also hosted by Panama.

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AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2025

The ONE Eagle lands at the Port of New York and New Jersey

The Port of New York and New Jersey marked a new milestone on March 28, celebrating the maiden voyage of the ONE Eagle at Port Liberty Bayonne.

US bill creates fund to enforce oil sanctions on Russia’s ghost fleet

Reuters | April 09, 2025 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Legislation from two U.S. senators from both parties introduced on Wednesday establishes a fund to enforce sanctions on the so-called ghost fleet of tankers Russia relies on to carry oil to avoid Western sanctions over its war on Ukraine.

Swiss president talks trade with Trump, hopes for fixes soon

Reuters | April 09, 2025 | International Trade

Trump expected to sign executive order on US shipbuilding

Reuters | April 09, 2025 | Maritime

China, EU retaliate as Trump trade tariffs kick in

Reuters | April 09, 2025 | International Trade

China and the European Union announced new trade barriers on U.S. goods on Wednesday in response to steep duties imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, escalating a global trade war that has hammered markets and raised the likelihood of recession.

CK Hutchison invested $1.7 billion in Panama, surpassing obligations, it says

A company controlled by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has invested $1.7 billion in two ports near the Panama Canal, it said on Wednesday, surpassing the amount required under its contract, which is being audited by Panamanian authorities.

Airbus delivers 71 jets in March

Reuters | April 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus delivered 71 jets in March, the planemaker confirmed on Wednesday, bringing first-quarter deliveries to 136, down from 142 a year earlier.

Import cargo levels to drop sharply amid new tariffs and uncertainty

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2025 | International Trade | Ports & Terminals

With sweeping tariffs now imposed on all U.S. trading partners, import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop dramatically beginning next month, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Signal Ocean Dry Weekly Market Monitor - Week 15, 2025

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk

Snapshot of spot freight rates, supply-demand trends, port congestions

DHL Group to invest EUR 2 billion by 2030 in DHL Health Logistics to boost globally integrated healthcare solutions

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2025 | Logistics | Integrators

• Enhancing high-quality logistics operations across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA to meet the evolving needs of the life sciences and healthcare industry. • Investment to address growing customer demand in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and fast-growing areas like clinical trials, biopharma, and cell and gene therapies. • Supporting advanced therapies and next generation treatments with state-of-the-art cooling transport and storage capabilities.

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