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Australia’s BlueScope surges on Trump’s plan to double tariffs on steel imports

Reuters | June 02, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Shares of Australian steel producer BlueScope Steel jumped on Monday to a more than three-month high after President Donald Trump said he planned to double tariffs on imported steel.

South Korea to minimise impact of 50% tariff on steel products, ministry says

Reuters | June 02, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

South Korea's Industry Ministry said on Monday it will respond to the looming 50% U.S. tariff on steel products as part of its trade discussions with Washington in order to minimise the impact on industry.

Could maritime learn from construction? Holcim’s clean fuel rollout with Fuelre4m sets a measurable decarbonization benchmark

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

The construction industry has just taken a decisive step towards real-world decarbonization, and the maritime sector should be paying attention.

Leschaco France successfully certified as IATA cargo agent

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2025 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Leschaco France SARL announced that it has obtained the International Air Transport Association (IATA) license, reinforcing its position as a reliable logistics partner.

VARD delivers two of the world’s first vessels with cyber notation following new regulations

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2025 | Maritime | Technology

VARD announced that it has delivered two of the world's first vessels with cyber notation according to the new mandatory regulations from July 1st, 2024.

Etihad Cargo launches Smarttrack, the industry’s first real-time smart shipment tracking solution

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched SmartTrack, a game-changing premium service that gives customers real-time access to shipment location and condition data, raising the bar for transparency in global air freight.

Chapman Freeborn unveils new European cargo team at Air Cargo Europe

Chapman Freeborn announced the latest stage of its strategic European expansion with two key appointments.

Air India in talks for major new narrow-body jet order, sources say

Reuters | June 01, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Japan Q1 capital spending hits record but some export sectors weak

Reuters | June 01, 2025 | International Trade

US Supreme Court limits environmental reviews in Utah railway ruling

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a setback to environmentalists on Thursday by allowing federal agencies to limit the scope of their reviews of the environmental impact of projects they regulate, as the justices bolstered a Utah railway project intended to transport crude oil.

International Trade

Reuters | May 30, 2025

Trump’s tariffs to remain in effect after appeals court grants stay

A federal appeals court on Thursday reinstated the most sweeping of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a day after a trade court had ruled Trump had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties and had ordered an immediate block on them.

EU gains leverage in trade talks as US court casts doubt on tariffs, EU officials say

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | International Trade

The European Union has gained leverage in trade talks with the United States after a U.S. court cast doubt on the legality of Washington's "reciprocal" tariffs, EU officials said on Friday.

Mexico hopes early review of USMCA can end uncertainty, revive flagging investment

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | International Trade

Falling investment, slowing growth, and the changing whims of U.S. President Donald Trump have led Mexico to support an early review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, a sharp U-turn on its previous plan to hold off for as long as possible.

US goods trade deficit narrows sharply in April as imports plunge

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | International Trade

The U.S. trade deficit in goods narrowed sharply in April as the boost from the front-running of imports ahead of tariffs faded.

Trump says China has ‘totally violated’ agreement with US on tariffs

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | International Trade

President Donald Trump on Friday said China had violated an agreement on tariffs with the United States.

Mersin International Port completes first phase of East Med Hub 2 Terminal

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Mersin International Port Management Inc. (MIP), a key gateway terminal in Türkiye and a joint venture between PSA International, IFM, and Akfen, marked a key milestone with the official completion of the first phase of its USD 455 million East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) Terminal.

Signal Ocean chart of the week: Dirty oil flows shift - West African barrels flooding Europe

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk | By The Numbers

Europe witnessed a 10% increase in crude oil imports in May 2025, likely due to refineries completing maintenance ahead of schedule, boosting crude demand. This period also saw a notable change in import origins, with a decrease in volumes from the United States.

Global economy’s ‘sugar rush’ defies trade drama - for now

Reuters | May 30, 2025 | International Trade

For all the drama surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, the world economy is holding up better than many had expected.

Canaveral Port Authority: ‘Best Restored Beach’ award from American Shore and Beach Preservation Association

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass Project has been named one of the nation’s “Best Restored Beaches” by The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) in their annual awards designed to raise awareness of restored beaches’ significant value to local communities.

CMA CGM Announcement: PSS - From Asia to Latin America and Asia to South America East Coast

AJOT Newsroom | May 30, 2025 | Maritime

In a continued effort to provide their customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM Group wishes to inform of the following Peak Season Surcharge from June 7th 2025, until further notice.

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