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Signal Ocean Tanker Market Monitor | Freight Fundamentals & Market Momentum

AJOT Newsroom | December 31, 2025 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Tanker freight markets continue to diverge, with dirty segments losing momentum, while clean markets retain a firmer undertone.

Callahan confirmed as USTR chief Ag negotiator

How to simplify BOM management across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain

AJOT Newsroom | December 31, 2025 | Logistics

Mexico train derailment piles pressure on Sheinbaum over safety of megaprojects

Reuters | December 31, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

By Cassandra Garrison and Raul Cortes MEXICO CITY, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum deferred questions on Tuesday about the record of a passenger train that derailed over the

PIL marks New Year’s Eve by sponsoring Humanity Matters’ Gaza Relief efforts

AJOT Newsroom | December 31, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Pacific International Lines (PIL), Singapore’s home-grown shipping line, ushered in the New Year with purpose and compassion as 25 staff members joined more than 130 community volunteers to pack 18 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies for conflict-stricken civilians in Gaza.

CSX train with toxic sulfur derails near Kentucky-Tennessee line

Reuters | December 31, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

Mexico to hike tariffs on China starting Thursday

Reuters | December 31, 2025 | International Trade

Mexico's sweeping new tariffs on imports from mostly Asian countries are set to take effect on Thursday, in a move that will largely align Mexico with the U.S. as the neighboring countries place significant barriers on Chinese imports.

International Trade

Reuters | December 31, 2025

China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry

China will impose an added 55% tariff on beef imports that exceed quota levels from key supplier countries including Brazil, Australia and the U.S. in a move to protect a domestic cattle industry slowly emerging from oversupply.

Intermodal

AJOT Newsroom | December 31, 2025

Members of BLET vote to ratify new national freight rail contract

Voting concluded for members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen for a new national collective bargaining agreement.

New study reveals economic impact of Mississippi River Ship Channel disruptions

AJOT Newsroom | December 31, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

The Big River Coalition (BRC) today released a comprehensive economic impact study on the Mississippi River Ship Channel (MRSC), underscoring its role as a critical gateway for U.S. global trade and domestic markets.

Energy

Reuters | December 30, 2025

Oil tankers still arriving in Venezuela despite US blockade, data shows

At least two oil tankers have made their way to Venezuela in recent days and others are navigating towards the country, a sign of state-run PDVSA's effort to expand floating storage and keep selling crude even as a U.S. blockade has reduced exports to a minimum.

Major cargo infrastructure to be completed in 2026 at the Port of Galveston

Rodger Rees, Port Director and CEO , Galveston Wharves | December 30, 2025 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Ports & Terminals

• $106M phased cargo infrastructure project • Enclose 2 slips to add new 1,434-foot-long berth • Fill 1 slip in 2026 to add cargo laydown area • Demolished decommissioned grain elevator to add cargo area

China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers, sources say

Reuters | December 30, 2025 | International Trade

China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically made equipment for adding new capacity, three people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing pushes to build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain.

Air China to buy 60 Airbus planes worth $9.5 billion

Reuters | December 30, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

China's flagship carrier Air China said on Tuesday that it and a subsidiary have signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase 60 A320NEO jets in a deal worth around $9.5 billion at list prices.

Averitt promotes Thacker to VP of Pricing and Traffic, following Davis’ retirement

AJOT Newsroom | December 30, 2025 | Trucking | People | Appointments

Averitt has promoted Chris Thacker to vice president of pricing and traffic, following the retirement of Mark Davis.

Trackonomy announces partnership with CTT to advance ultra-miniature tracking technology across multiple industries

AJOT Newsroom | December 30, 2025 | Shipping Technology

USDA accepting applications for agribusiness trade mission to the Philippines

AJOT Newsroom | December 30, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | December 30, 2025

CMA CGM launches new KEA service, connecting the US East Coast with Oceania

CMA CGM has announced the official launch of its new KEA service, designed to provide efficient, reliable and enhanced coverage of the US East Coast to/from Oceania trade.

Magaya celebrates a remarkable year of growth, innovation and industry leadership in 2025

AJOT Newsroom | December 30, 2025 | Shipping Technology

Magaya Corporation, the leading freight management platform for logistics service providers, today announced the close of a standout year marked by strong performance, meaningful innovation, and deepened engagement with freight forwarders and customs brokers worldwide.