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Yen stronger as traders pare bets on Fed rate hike

Reuters | August 17, 2026 | International Trade

The dollar fell to its lowest level in more than two months on Monday as traders trimmed U.S. rate hike bets against the backdrop of a run

China’s premier calls for stabilising external demand as growth sputters

Reuters | August 17, 2026 | International Trade

China's Premier Li Qiang on Monday called for efforts to stabilise external demand and expand international trade cooperation, as weak domestic demand weighs on growth and

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Reuters | August 17, 2026

Canada braces for 50% US tariffs, with negotiators still far apart

Canada faces a new round of 50% U.S. tariffs this week that businesses said could cause job losses in some already struggling industries,

Stocks mixed, dollar falls on Fed rate bets, but yields rise

Reuters | August 17, 2026 | International Trade

U.S. stocks were mixed on Monday and the dollar fell to its lowest level since June, after a run of soft U.S. economic data, including an unexpected...

Canadian miner NexGen Energy holds talks with BHP as it seeks $1B for uranium project

Reuters | August 17, 2026 | International Trade

Canadian uranium miner NexGen Energy is sharing information and "talking regularly" with mining giant

Marine battery maker AYK Energy agrees two new workboat deals with Gebhard Electro

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

AYK Energy and Gebhard Electro are expanding maritime electrification with battery systems for a Damen dredger newbuild and the Port of Rotterdam’s RPA 8 patrol vessel conversion to fully electric propulsion.

Today in energy: Waterborne shipments from the U.S. Gulf Coast increased in April and May

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Energy | By The Numbers

Waterborne shipments of crude oil and petroleum products from the U.S. Gulf Coast (PADD 3) to the West Coast (PADD 5) more than quadrupled year-on-year in April and May following a waiver that permitted a broader group of ships to travel between U.S. ports. Shipments from the U.S. Gulf Coast to the East Coast (PADD 1) also increased.

CMA CGM North America appoints Natasha Griffin as CEO

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Maritime | People | Appointments

The Group operates throughout the United States and Canada, employing more than 10,000 people. As a leading trade partner in North America, CMA CGM transports over 5 million TEUs to and from the region each year. CMA CGM operates 38 services, with 25 ports of calls.

Older dry bulk and LNG vessels could provide a short-term breather in ship recycling supply, says Wirana

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Bulk

The prolonged shortage of vessels entering the ship recycling market could get a breather, with Wirana Shipping forecasting a comparative improvement in recycling supply led primarily by the dry bulk and LNG sectors.

AON member, TA Logistic Services successfully executes 60-truck RoRo transit project from Jeddah to Dubai

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

TA Logistic Services (Saudi Arabia) successfully completed the transit clearance and cross-border movement of 60 trucks arriving by RoRo at Jeddah Seaport and transported onward to Dubai, UAE. The project required coordinated customs clearance and specialized transportation across multiple stages.

Globe Air Cargo charts EGYPTAIR’s freight success

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

EGYPTAIR offers 105 tonnes of freight capacity each week on its scheduled flights out of Istanbul to Cairo. On board is a broad mix of commodities from pharmaceuticals to aerospace, grains, pulses, seeds, and a variety of general cargo.

Kaiko Systems PSC data highlights risks ahead of new cargo securing inspection campaign

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Shipping Technology

The study, covering 880 contracted vessels and using published PSC inspection records, also found that 56% of inspections involving Kaiko customers closed with zero deficiencies, compared with 43% across the market.

Royal Air Maroc premieres Casablanca–Los Angeles service

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Los Angeles provides access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets and benefits from strong trade links across the Pacific.

Seizing the APEC moment in Shenzhen

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

At the conference, Shenzhen Port Group and Hutchison Ports brought together 16 ports from 10 APEC economies to sign the Sister Port Cooperation Agreements. The objective is clear: to deepen cooperation in service-network expansion, green shipping, smart-port development and talent cultivation.

Liege Airport welcomes EU CBEC 2026: A strong case for pharma

Featuring five leading Pharma authorities from across the entire pharma logistics ecosystem, and with over a century of experience between them, the panel on Diversifying Cargo Flows in an Era of Market Uncertainty promises to be an unmissable highlight at the EU CBEC 2026, next month

DAT spot market data for Aug. 9-15, 2026 (Week 33)

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers

DAT One load posts totaled 2.6 million for the week of Aug. 9-15, down 4% from the prior week. Equipment posts totaled 172,279, down 2%. National average linehaul rates softened, with the flatbed rate down 7 cents from the previous week.

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AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026

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