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Freightos reports container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines

AJOT Newsroom | June 12, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Transpacific ocean container rates doubled to the West Coast last week and so far this week are above $6,000/FEU, with prices to the East Coast now past $7,000/FEU as shippers rush to move goods ahead of the upcoming tariff deadlines.

Fleetio launches advanced analytics to help fleets turn data into action

Fleetio | June 12, 2025 | Shipping Technology

Standard fleet reporting offers a helpful overview of asset health, but managing data sets in different places to drive business outcomes can be challenging. Advanced Analytics enhances data analysis by centralizing comprehensive, ready-to-use dashboards, clear visual representations, and adaptable reports.

International Trade

By Lucia Mutikani | June 12, 2025

US consumer prices rise moderately; tariffs expected to fan inflation

The report from the Labor Department on Wednesday also showed underlying price pressures muted last month. Economists say inflation has been slow to respond to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs as most retailers are still selling merchandise accumulated before the import duties took effect.

Japanese shipowners embrace technology to stay competitive, says Columbia Group

AJOT Newsroom | June 12, 2025 | Shipping Technology

The Japanese shipping market is seeing a shift with more owners recognizing the role of technology in driving efficiency and sustainability, according to Columbia Group.

WinGD secures ammonia engine orders for Trafigura newbuilds

AJOT Newsroom | June 12, 2025 | Green Shipping

Swiss marine power company WinGD is to deliver X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine designs for four newbuild medium gas carriers (MGC) to be built by HD Hyundai Mipo for Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry.

Oil prices ease as market assesses Middle East tension

Reuters | June 12, 2025 | International Trade

Brent crude futures were down 73 cents, or 1.1%, to $69.04 a barrel at 0901 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was 66 cents, or 1%, lower at $67.49 a barrel.

Boeing shares fall 8% after Air India plane crashes

Reuters | June 12, 2025 | International Trade

Shares of planemaker Boeing fell 8% in premarket U.S. trading on Thursday after an Air India aircraft with 242 people crashed minutes after taking off from India's western city of Ahmedabad.

Breakdown of U.S. tariffs on China since Trump’s first term

Reuters | June 12, 2025 | International Trade | By The Numbers

Billions of dollars of Chinese goods have been impacted by additional U.S. tariffs since 2018, initially under the first Donald Trump presidency and later under the Biden administration. Returning to the White House this year, Trump has imposed even more duties on China.

European shares slump as trade optimism fizzles, geopolitical tensions mount

Reuters | June 12, 2025 | International Trade

European shares dropped on Thursday, in their fourth straight session of declines, as recent trade optimism stemming from potential deals with the U.S. faded, and mounting

China affirms trade deal with US, says it always keeps its word

Reuters | June 12, 2025 | International Trade

China on Thursday affirmed a trade deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, saying both sides needed to abide by the consensus and adding China always kept its word. The deal,

Trump says willing to extend trade talks deadline, but says that won’t be necessary

By Jeff Mason, David Lawder and Dan Burns | June 12, 2025 | International Trade

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to extend a July 8 deadline for completing trade talks with countries before higher U.S. tariffs take effect, but did not believe that would be necessary.

Trump administration moves to repeal Biden power plant pollution rules

Reuters | June 12, 2025 | Green Shipping

The announcement, following through on a promise EPA made in March, is a key step in Trump's broader efforts to unwind environmental regulations he views as unnecessary barriers to industrial development and expanded energy production.

EU to subsidise high volume of greener aviation fuel to boost airline demand

Reuters | June 12, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

The calculations, based on European Commission data, suggest that the subsidies could trigger a significant boost to airline demand for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), given the volume equates to about 15% of global SAF production.

Extensive project logistics knowledge at Alow Forwarding Mexico

AJOT Newsroom | June 12, 2025 | Logistics

Alow Forwarding Mexico are new PCN members! With a network of offices across Mexico, they hold ISO-9001, BASC, FIATA, and IATA certification.

MMA member, Antwerp Shipping and Forwarding completes first shipment for MGL in Egypt

AJOT Newsroom | June 12, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project | Trucking

Antwerp Shipping and Forwarding, a proud member of the Mega Move Alliance (MMA), has successfully executed its first shipment on behalf of MGL in Egypt following their recent meeting MMA AGM 2025 in Bangkok.

Stoughton chassis: New trailer type gets strong underride guard

AJOT Newsroom | June 12, 2025 | Trucking

A Stoughton chassis designed for container transport is the first of its kind to qualify for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s TOUGHGUARD award for superior underride protection.

Shipping Technology

AJOT Newsroom | June 12, 2025

WCAworld bridges gap between eCommerce logistics and parcel delivery

Announced at the WCAworld Regional Conference in Miami, Florida, WCA eCommerce network has joined together with the World Parcel Alliance, both under the WCAworld brand, to form WCA eCommerce Solutions .

From Shanghai to the World: PACTL unveils key initiatives in global connectivity

Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) | June 11, 2025 | Air Cargo

At the transport logistic 2025 exhibition in Munich, Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) announced key initiatives to enhance global air cargo connectivity. These include:

PACTL partners with Ethiopian Airlines Group to bolster China-Africa air cargo gateway

Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) | June 11, 2025 | Air Cargo

Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) and Ethiopian Airlines Group formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the transport logistic 2025 exhibition in Munich.

Grocery and retail products distributor Massy Distribution joins JAXPORT’s Foreign Trade Zone

AJOT Newsroom | June 11, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) announced today that grocery and retail products distributor Massy Distribution USA has joined Northeast Florida’s Foreign Trade Zone No. 64. An FTZ is a federally designated area providing cost-saving options for importers.

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