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Ocean Network Express secures minority stake in Dalian Container Terminal

AJOT Newsroom | December 23, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Vanguard Logistics introduces new LCL Caribbean service

AJOT Newsroom | December 23, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Vanguard Logistics has announced the expansion of its Caribbean network with four new LCL services, offering greater reach and flexibility for cargo moving throughout the region.

B&H Worldwide expands rotary-wing logistics capabilities with Bell 429 movement into Singapore

B&H Worldwide, a global leader in aerospace logistics, has further expanded its rotary-wing logistics capabilities with the successful handling of a Bell 429 helicopter movement from India to Singapore, supporting the aircraft’s return to Bell Textron’s regional hub for maintenance and inspection.

Offshore expansion drives push for logistics hubs across the Caribbean

AJOT Newsroom | December 23, 2025 | Energy

China’s commerce ministry urges US to drop drone supplier ban

Reuters | December 23, 2025 | International Trade

China's commerce ministry urged the U.S. on Tuesday to stop the "wrong practice" of adding all foreign-made drone systems and key components to its new "Covered List", and it vowed measures to protect the rights and interests of Chinese firms.

Cathay Group appoints new chair

The Cathay Group today announced that Patrick Healy will step down as Chair of the Board on 13 May 2026 and retire from the Swire Group on 31 May 2026, following a distinguished career spanning more than three decades.

Spain set to re-enter Germany’s top 10 export markets as shipments jump

Reuters | December 23, 2025 | International Trade

Spain is set to become the fastest-growing destination among Germany's 10 biggest export markets in 2025, with shipments forecast to rise 8.5% to 58.8 billion euros ($69.31 billion), a Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) projection showed.

EU broadens industry compensation for emissions regulation costs

Reuters | December 23, 2025 | Energy

The European Commission will allow more energy-intensive industries to receive compensation to offset the costs of meeting EU emissions rules, it said on Tuesday, as it seeks to prevent companies from relocating operations outside the bloc.

Taiwan November export orders log fastest growth in nearly 5 years on robust AI demand

Reuters | December 23, 2025 | International Trade

Taiwan's export orders in November grew at their fastest pace in nearly five years, riding the wave of ongoing demand for AI technology heading into the year-end holidays.

US Interior Dept weakens sage-grouse protection to open more oil and mineral development

Reuters | December 23, 2025 | Energy | International Trade | Commodity

The Trump administration on Monday rolled back protections for the greater sage-grouse in eight western U.S. states, opening up more federal land for energy and mineral development.

China says US seizure of ships ‘serious violation’ of international law

Reuters | December 22, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk

China's foreign ministry on Monday said the United States' seizure of another country's ships was a serious violation of international law, after the U.S. intercepted a China-bound oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast.

Panama says Venezuela-related tanker intercepted by US did not follow maritime rules

Reuters | December 22, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk

Panama's foreign minister said on Monday that a tanker recently intercepted by the U.S. that was under Panama's flag did not respect the country's maritime rules and had disconnected its transponder while navigating out of Venezuelan waters carrying a crude cargo.

DAT: November truckload volumes fell to year’s lowest levels

AJOT Newsroom | December 22, 2025 | Trucking

November truckload volumes fell to their lowest level of 2025, with double-digit declines across van, refrigerated, and flatbed segments despite holiday shipping activity, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

Oil loading in Venezuela slows, more ships make U-turns after new US interceptions

Reuters | December 22, 2025 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Tanker loading in Venezuela dwindled on Monday, with most ships moving oil cargoes only between domestic ports following U.S. action against two more ships and as state-run energy company PDVSA struggles to recover from a cyberattack, according to tracking data and sources.

Combilift’s 100,000th forklift raises €100,000 for global children’s charity

AJOT Newsroom | December 22, 2025 | Logistics

Global materials handling leader Combilift has celebrated a major manufacturing milestone by transforming its 100,000th forklift into a powerful force for good, raising and donating €100,000 to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund to support children in crisis worldwide.

Neptune Pacific names Kristensen as new president

Neptune Pacific, the South Pacific’s leading shipping and logistics company, owned by privately held US-based The Wonderful Company, announced today that Kim A. Kristensen has been named its new president, effective 9 February 2026.

DHL and CMA CGM accelerate decarbonization of ocean freight with joint biofuel initiative

• Purchase of 8,990 metric tons of second-generation biofuel, reducing approx. 25,000 metric tons CO₂ marks a key milestone for this cooperation • Lower-carbon maritime transport enabled via DHL’s GoGreen Plus and CMA CGM’s ACT+ offerings • Partnership underscores shared commitment Net Zero targets

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