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US Senate votes to confirm long-time Republic CEO to head FAA

Reuters | July 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The U.S. Senate Wednesday voted 53 to 43 to approve long-time Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to head the Federal Aviation Administration.

VIKAND calls for proactivity as suicide surpasses fatal accidents at sea

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2025 | Maritime

VIKAND is urging the shipping industry to confront a mounting mental health crisis among seafarers.

Bravery Award for hero seafarer who saved 12 lives at sea

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2025 | Maritime

Officer Lee Tae-Young of the Republic of Korea has been selected to receive this year’s IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.

E-commerce boom: How Chinese freight forwarders are adapting to small package shipping

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2025 | Logistics

Airforwarders Association responds to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

AJOT Newsroom | July 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Brandon Fried, Executive Director, Airforwarders Association, comments on the Act. "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a landmark moment for the air cargo and logistics industry.

Landmark handover of 2000th LHM at Marcegaglia

AJOT Newsroom | July 09, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

• Liebherr’s LHM 600 mobile harbour crane enhances steel cargo handling at Marcegaglia’s Ravenna site, supporting high-volume operations and future growth • The delivery deepens a two-decade partnership between two family-owned industrial leaders • Senior representatives from both companies gathered in Italy to celebrate the milestone and reaffirm their shared commitment to innovation and reliability

Trump issues tariff letters to six countries

Reuters | July 09, 2025 | International Trade

President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a round of tariff letters to six countries, Algeria, Brunei, Iraq, Libya, Moldova and the Philippines.

Chile and Mexico brace for Trump copper tariff announcement

Reuters | July 09, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday Mexico could redirect the copper it typically sends to the U.S. to avoid tariffs from the Trump administration, while her Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric said he had yet to hear from the U.S. and called for "official" communication.

Saudi Aramco in talks with Commonwealth LNG for offtake agreement, sources say

Reuters | July 09, 2025 | Energy

Oil giant Saudi Aramco is in talks with Commonwealth LNG to buy liquefied natural gas from the U.S. company's proposed facility in Cameron, Louisiana, as it seeks to strengthen its position in the market for the superchilled fuel, four people told Reuters on Wednesday.

US could collect $300 billion in tariff revenue this year, Treasury chief says

Reuters | July 09, 2025 | International Trade

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said the U.S. has taken in about $100 billion in tariff income so far this year, and this could grow to $300 billion by the end of 2025 as collections accelerate from President Donald Trump's trade campaign.

America’s largest power grid is struggling to meet demand from AI

Reuters | July 09, 2025 | Energy

America's largest power grid is under strain as data centers and AI chatbots consume power faster than new plants can be built.

How US buyers of critical minerals bypass China’s export ban

Reuters | July 09, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Unusually large quantities of antimony - a metal used in batteries, chips and flame retardants - have poured into the United States from Thailand and Mexico since China barred U.S. shipments last year, according to customs and shipping records, which show at least one Chinese-owned company is involved in the trade.

Trump says pharmaceutical tariffs could reach 200%

Reuters | July 09, 2025 | International Trade

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he plans to announce tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals which could reach 200% but he would give drugmakers about one year "to get their act together."

EFM Global enables seamless event delivery at Wimbledon and The Open

EFM Global | July 09, 2025 | Logistics

EFM Global delivered complex, time-critical logistics for Wimbledon and The Open, managing international freight, customs, and on-site coordination. Their expertise ensured seamless operations for sponsors, broadcasters, and athletes at two of the world's most prestigious sporting events.

Tariffs and trade tensions dominate global shipping in first half of 2025

AJOT Newsroom | July 09, 2025 | Maritime

Refinery closures present risk for higher gasoline prices on the West Coast

AJOT Newsroom | July 09, 2025 | Energy

California is set to lose 17% of its oil refinery capacity over the next 12 months because of two planned refinery closures.

Dot Ai’s Puerto Rico manufacturing facility begins production

AJOT Newsroom | July 09, 2025 | Shipping Technology

Canadian companies diversify trade during US tariff war but experts see limits

Reuters | July 09, 2025 | International Trade

Canadian companies are boosting trade with allies other than the U.S. and with smaller markets to minimize economic damage from President Donald Trump's tariffs, government data shows.

Reederei Bernd Sibum awarded NaMKü funding for green upgrades to Damen Combi Freighters 3850

AJOT Newsroom | July 09, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Reederei Bernd Sibum has received funding from the German Government for investment in sustainable ship technology. As a result, the four Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 that Damen is currently building for the company will be upgraded to sail with significantly lower emissions.