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Supertanker Skipper seized by US near Venezuela is heading to Houston, sources say

Reuters | December 12, 2025 | Energy

The oil supertanker Skipper that was seized by the U.S. near Venezuela this week as part of an increased pressure...

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Reuters | December 12, 2025

US threatens New York funding over truck driver licenses issued to immigrants

The U.S. Transportation Department on Friday threatened to pull tens of millions of dollars in funding from New York over commercial driver licenses improperly issued to non-U.S.

Geopolitical risks increasingly drive deteriorating shipping outlook

AJOT Newsroom | December 12, 2025 | Maritime

These risks include potential tariff-related escalation; other protectionism-driven tensions such as port fees; the possible resumption of Red Sea transits; a potential conflict in Venezuela; and increasing competition for control of shipping value chains.

US FAA to review Boeing cockpit alerting system for MAX 10

Reuters | December 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it will review Boeing's proposed enhanced flight crew alerting system for the Boeing 737 MAX 10...

S&P 500, Nasdaq opens lower as Broadcom adds to AI bubble angst

Reuters | December 12, 2025 | International Trade

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Friday as Broadcom's latest results added to concerns about an AI-fueled bubble, dampening optimism stoked by the Federal Reserve's

Realterm acquires IOS fleet maintenance facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania

AJOT Newsroom | December 12, 2025 | Logistics

Realterm announced the acquisition of 925 N Godfrey Street, a fully leased industrial outdoor storage (IOS) facility in Allentown, PA. The 4.2-acre property is leased to Student Transportation of America Inc., a premier student transportation service provider.

Swiss to reduce F-35 fighter jet order from US as costs rise

Reuters | December 12, 2025 | International Trade

Switzerland said on Friday it would reduce the number of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets it is buying from the United States so it can stick to the original

Global Cold Chain Alliance Convention, April 2026: Open for registration

AJOT Newsroom | December 12, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has opened registration for GCCA Convention 2026, which will take place April 27-29 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

bound4blue raises $44m for large-scale rollout of suction sail tech

AJOT Newsroom | December 12, 2025 | Green Shipping

The company aims to use the funds to scale up suction sail production and boost R&D...

SGS highlights developments in Tanzania’s PVoC program as new measures roll out

AJOT Newsroom | December 12, 2025 | Shipping Technology

SGS has announced important developments in Tanzania’s pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC) program as the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) implements new measures to strengthen program efficiency and transparency.

Hacis strengthens partnership with Flexport to support Hong Kong as a regional transit hub

AJOT Newsroom | December 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited (Hacis) – Hactl’s wholly-owned, value-added services subsidiary – is elevating its collaboration with the global leader in logistics and supply chain technology, Flexport, into a strategic partnership, with the aim of establishing Hong Kong as Flexport's transit hub.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport named Air Freight Business of the Year at Logistics UK Awards

AJOT Newsroom | December 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Prestwick scoops top prize for its role in strengthening UK trade links and building a resilient, scalable cargo operation over the past year...

Oil inches lower on oversupply concerns, on track for weekly loss

Reuters | December 12, 2025 | International Trade

Oil prices inched lower on Friday and were on track for a weekly decline as investors focussed on a supply glut and potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal, amid

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for October slightly improved over September

AJOT Newsroom | December 11, 2025 | Trucking | By The Numbers

FTR Shippers Conditions Index for October slightly improved to 0.3 from the September reading of -0.5. Most market factors were more favorable for shippers in October, but stronger freight rates offset most of those improvements.

OTIV announces €9 Million investment to automate the backbone of sustainable transport

AJOT Newsroom | December 11, 2025 | Shipping Technology

Investment supports commercial deployments and industry-leading developments towards fully autonomous trains...

Throughput in the Port of Hamburg continues on its growth path

AJOT Newsroom | December 11, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Throughput at the Port of Hamburg remains on a robust course after the third quarter of 2025. While US container transports continued to decline, the trade areas Asia and Europe continued their positive development.

Major automakers say China poses ‘clear and present threat’ to US auto industry

Reuters | December 11, 2025 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Major automakers on Thursday urged Washington to prevent Chinese government-backed automakers and battery manufacturers from opening U.S. manufacturing plants, warning the industry's future is at stake.

Floods, falling rocks force closure of major highways to Vancouver

Reuters | December 11, 2025 | Trucking

Most major Canadian highways to the Pacific port city of Vancouver have been shut due to floods, falling rocks and the risk of avalanches, local authorities said on Thursday.

U.S. International trade in Goods and Services, September 2025

AJOT Newsroom | December 11, 2025 | International Trade

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $52.8 billion in September, down $6.4 billion from $59.3 billion in August, revised.

Interpol-led global wildlife sting makes record seizures of animals, plants, timber

Reuters | December 11, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Law enforcement agencies from 134 countries seized a record number of illegally traded live animals between September and October, underlining a growing demand for exotic pets, Interpol said in a statement on Thursday.

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