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Trump says if the Fed doesn’t cut rates, he’ll stop trading with some nations

Reuters | September 04, 2026 | International Trade

President Donald Trump on Friday said that unless the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, he would stop trading with countries with which the United States had a deficit.

China rare earth firms halt some US shipments over geopolitical worries, sources say

Reuters | September 04, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

Some Chinese rare earth suppliers are declining to ship to the U.S. for fear of repercussions from Beijing, three sources said, underscoring how access to the materials remains an issue for the U.S. weeks before President Xi Jinping visits Washington.

Today in energy: Elevated crack spreads and crude oil prices contribute to higher prices at the pump

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2026 | Energy

The data for the week ending September 5 are estimated based on data through September 3. Refinery margin is calculated as the difference between the price of a gallon of wholesale gasoline at New York Harbor and the spot market price of a gallon of Brent crude oil.

Hedge fund giant Citadel seeking to buy US shale oil production assets, sources say

Reuters | September 04, 2026 | Energy

Citadel has held talks to buy U.S. oil production assets, as the hedge fund and commodities trader considers expanding further into owning physical assets, five people familiar with the matter said.

Trump’s bid to shield chip supply chain could backfire in Tennessee

Reuters | September 04, 2026 | International Trade

A Tennessee factory that Washington had hoped to protect as part of a push to safeguard the U.S. semiconductor supply chain is at risk of closure after the Trump administration's new trade measures drove away its two remaining customers, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Xeneta weekly ocean container shipping market update September 4, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2026 | Maritime | By The Numbers

The Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update provides data and intelligence including the latest freight rate and capacity movements across global trades with supporting insight from Peter Sand, Xeneta Chief Analyst

US diesel prices hit record high as conflicts intensify supply crunch

Reuters | September 04, 2026 | Trucking

Average U.S. diesel prices jumped to record highs on Thursday, as a global supply crunch intensified after renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran and on disruptions caused by Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, a major source of diesel exports.

Green Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2026

Global maritime decarbonization stalls despite the accelerating impact of climate change

IMO shipping climate talks stalled for a third straight meeting as negotiators failed to advance a global decarbonization deal, raising pressure for stronger regional action on maritime emissions, fuel standards, and fossil-fuel dependence.

ACS Germany brings in hugely experienced Timo Kaden as Cargo Business Development Director

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has brought in the highly experienced Timo Kaden as Cargo Business Development Director for Germany, based out of the company’s Frankfurt office.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges strengthens trade relations with India during visit by Prime Minister De Wever

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Following Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s official visit to India, Port of Antwerp-Bruges and partners will bring together Belgian and Indian policymakers and business leaders in Mumbai on 4 September to discuss the opportunities created by the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.

KR issues Statement of Fact to ShipWatch for Vessel Performance Calculation Methodology

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2026 | Shipping Technology

The Statement of Fact was formally presented to ShipWatch on September 2 during SMM 2026 in Hamburg, Germany.

Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement to ensure reliable response capability for Mercy Ships hospital vessels

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2026 | Maritime

The contract covers a 5-year renewal of an existing service agreement for the world's largest purpose-built civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy™, and a 3-year service agreement for the organisation’s latest newbuild vessel, the Africa Mercy II. Both ships are fitted with Wärtsilä engines. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q3 2026.

SMM 2026: Security becomes the dominant issue for the maritime industry

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2026 | Maritime

For four days, SMM 2026 focused on the key challenges facing the maritime industry.

CMA CGM | Low Water Surcharge (LWS) - From the USA to Latin America

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2026 | Maritime

CMA CGM informs its customers of the implementation of a Low Water Surcharge (LWS) applicable as follows

CMA CGM | PSS - From Far East to Maldives

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2026 | 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)

Old Dominion Freight Line releases 2025 Sustainability Data Supplement

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers

The 2025 Sustainability Data Supplement content has been informed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Road Transportation Sustainability Accounting Standard and is reported with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.

Green Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2026

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