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Report finds ports of Tacoma and Seattle, NWSA support more than 265,000 jobs and $55 billion in regional benefits

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2025 | Ports & Terminals

A new regional economic impact analysis shows The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), the Port of Tacoma, and the Port of Seattle continue to be primary drivers of the regional and state economy, supporting more than 265,000 jobs in 2023.

Drewry World Container Index - 03 July

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 5.7% to $2,812 per 40ft container this week.

Why are farm goods holding up the India-U.S. trade deal?

Reuters | July 03, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

U.S. and India trade negotiators were pushing on Wednesday to finalise a tariff-reducing deal ahead of President Donald Trump's July 9 negotiating deadline, but disagreements over U.S. dairy and agriculture remained unresolved.

US trade deficit widens in May on weak exports

Reuters | July 03, 2025 | International Trade

The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in May as exports fell, but subsiding imports suggested trade could still lead an anticipated rebound in economic growth in the second quarter.

June 2025 U.S. transportation sector unemployment (4.5%) falls below the June 2024 level (4.8%)

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2025 | Intermodal | Logistics

The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector was 4.5% (not seasonally adjusted) in June 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

ITS Logistics Report: Inventory costs surge as port volumes plunge to pandemic lows

ITS Logistics | July 03, 2025 | Logistics | Ports & Terminals

ITS Logistics confirms transportation sector remains in expansion territory but could be headed for a possible capacity crunch

Chip design software firms climb as US lifts curbs on China exports

Reuters | July 03, 2025 | International Trade

Shares of Synopsys and Cadence Design Systems jumped on Thursday after the U.S. lifted export curbs on chip design software to China, easing uncertainty around access to the crucial market.

Switzerland seeks trade deal with Trump without getting into EU bind

Reuters | July 03, 2025 | International Trade

Switzerland is exploring what concessions it can make to secure a deal with Washington on trade, but it must tread carefully to protect its interests with key trading partner, the European Union, politicians and people familiar with the matter said.

Ethiopian Airlines launches new passenger service to Porto, strengthening Africa - Europe connectivity

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading aviation group and one of the fastest-growing airline brands globally, has officially launched a new passenger service connecting Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with Porto, Portugal.

In step with production: Daimler Trucks relies on contactless charging with Wiferion

At Daimler Trucks Mexico, a contactless charging infrastructure is taking production automation to a new level.

Chevron cylinder oil delivers efficiency gains for Susesea’s bulk carrier fleet

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk

Turkish shipowner, Susesea, has successfully upgraded the cylinder lubrication strategy across its fleet of six bulk carriers by adopting Chevron’s Taro® Ultra Advanced 40 (TUA 40).

Lufthansa Cargo honors Expeditors with the “Excellence Award 2024”

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Logistics

During this year's Global Partner Council (GPC) in Chantilly, France, Lufthansa Cargo honored the international logistics and transport company Expeditors with the “Excellence Award 2024”.

Air Cargo

Stas Margaronis | July 03, 2025

SCMP: China’s new C919 airliner to focus on China and Asia

The C919, China’s first indigenous narrowbody jet, embodies Beijing’s progress in pursuing technological self-sufficiency and holds the potential to reshape the global aviation market, but it faces a host of difficulties in challenging established giants Boeing and Airbus, according to the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post (SCMP)

IQAX empowers TCL’s global supply chain digitization push, tracking over 50,000 containers

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2025 | Shipping Technology

International Trade

Reuters | July 03, 2025

Trump says he will put 20% tariff on Vietnam’s exports

The United States will place a lower-than-promised 20% tariff on many Vietnamese exports, Donald Trump said on Wednesday, cooling tensions with its tenth-biggest trading partner days before the U.S. president could raise levies on most imports.

BGS achieves 100% on-time performance for Wizz Air flights at Vilnius Airport

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Baltic Ground Service (BGS), a leading ground handling company and subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has achieved exceptional operational excellence in May by delivering a 100% on time performance for Wizz Air flights at Vilnius Airport.

Royal Air Maroc expands Munich Airport’s route network to Africa

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | July 03, 2025

Port of Hueneme had its best revenue year

The Southern California Port of Hueneme had its highest performing revenue year with a strong showing from its car, container, and banana businesses, according to Kristin Decas, Executive Director, Port of Hueneme...

NAVTOR opens new office in Dubai to support regional growth

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

NAVTOR is continuing its ambitious global growth with the launch of NAVTOR Middle East, the company’s 13th dedicated regional office.

James Fisher fleet upgrade on track as construction begins on Orca Fisher

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk

· The keel has been laid for James Fisher's Orca Fisher, the first of four new MarineLINE coated chemical tankers designed to modernise its fleet and reduce emissions. · The milestone marks the next phase in a multi-year programme to deliver more efficient, lower-carbon vessels aligned with the company’s 2050 net zero commitment. · The project builds on strong partnerships with YZDH, Bureau Veritas and Alpha Marine, and follows the successful delivery of Sir John Fisher and Lady Maria Fisher in 2023.

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