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[Freightos Weekly Update] Transpac ocean rates still easing despite US-China tariff extension

US reciprocal tariffs on a long list of trading partners went into effect last week, with the administration also extending 30% tariffs on China for another 90 days, providing some clarity, at least into Q4, for most long haul ocean importers to the US.

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | August 14, 2025

The Port of Los Angeles moved 1M containers in July

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach set July cargo records as importers rushed goods ahead of tariff hikes, but officials warn volumes may have peaked and higher prices are on the horizon.

Hapag-Lloyd lowers 2025 earnings forecast, seeks savings

Reuters | August 14, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd on Thursday reported a 3.1% decline in first-half net income and lowered the top end of its full-year earnings forecast, which has prompted it to focus on cost savings over the next 12-18 months.

Ports & Terminals

Reuters | August 14, 2025

CK Hutchison sees “reasonable chance” of $22.8 billion ports sale going through

CK Hutchison said on Thursday its $22.8 billion ports business sale had a "reasonable chance" of going through after a plan to add a Chinese major strategic investor to the buying consortium, as it tries to navigate through Sino-U.S. tensions.

Trump names Rosner as chair of energy regulator

Reuters | August 14, 2025 | Energy

India trade deficit hits eight-month high in July ahead of US tariff hikes

Reuters | August 14, 2025 | International Trade

India's merchandise trade deficit hit an eight-month high of over $27 billion in July as imports surged faster than exports ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's announcements of new tariffs on trading partners, including India.

Trump orders easing of commercial spaceflight rules, in boon to Musk’s SpaceX

Reuters | August 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to streamline federal regulation governing commercial rocket launches, a move that could benefit Elon Musk's SpaceX and other private space ventures.

Trump administration to unveil tougher solar and wind subsidy rules

Reuters | August 14, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

Trump signs order to ensure ‘resilient’ supply chain for essential medicines in US

Reuters | August 14, 2025 | International Trade

Crude oil flows on Enterprise’s Texas Seaway pipeline fall, leak reported

Reuters | August 13, 2025 | Energy

Crude oil flows on the Seaway pipeline in Texas fell on Wednesday, four sources said, as the pipeline's operator reported a leak on the system to state regulators.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending August 09, 2025

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 9, 2025.

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions expands U.S. presence with new service station in Atlanta

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a specialist in active temperature-controlled containers for the global air cargo industry, announces the opening of its newest U.S. service station in Atlanta, Georgia. Operated in collaboration with SEKO Logistics, the station commenced operations in May 2025.

Intermodal

Reuters | August 13, 2025

Union Pacific train derails in Texas, no hazardous material leaks

A Union Pacific Railroad train derailed two miles east of Gordon, Texas, on Tuesday, the company said, and emergency responders said the derailed cars did not appear to be leaking their contents.

International Trade

Stas Margaronis | August 13, 2025

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