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US will have golden share in Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel, US senator says

Reuters | May 27, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

The U.S. government will have veto power over key decisions relating to U.S. Steel as part of a deal with Nippon Steel that would approve the Japanese firm's bid for the well-known steel company, a key U.S. lawmaker said on Tuesday.

US judge extends topping period in Citgo parent’s auction until June 2

Reuters | May 27, 2025 | Energy

A U.S. federal judge has extended to at least June 2 a period for bidders to submit rival bids in a court-organized auction of shares in the parent of Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum, according to a filing released on Tuesday.

Ahead of trade talks, Brussels seeks detail on firms’ US spending

Reuters | May 27, 2025 | International Trade

European Union policymakers have asked the EU's leading companies and CEOs to swiftly provide detail of their U.S. investment plans, according to two sources familiar with the matter, as Brussels prepares for trade talks with Washington.

Ukraine revamps minerals sector, eyes billions in investment from US deal

Reuters | May 27, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

CMA CGM Announcement: Intermodal | Europe - improved rail services connecting Marseille and Lyon

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

In addition to the recently enhanced core intermodal barge service Fos - Lyon, CMA CGM is further supporting the modal shift and addressing the high demand for rail services connecting Marseille to Lyon and the Rhône-Alpes Region. This initiative emphasizes increased frequency, cost competitiveness and enhanced overall efficiency.

PIL boosts Intra Asia coverage with new North China Indonesia Service

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Maritime

To capitalize on the burgeoning trade flows between the Far East and South East Asia, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is launching a new weekly direct service with fast transit times that connects the key ports in China, Singapore, and Indonesia.

CMA CGM strengthens presence in Vietnam partnering with Saigon Newport in Hai Phong

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Logistics

Stuart Todd | May 27, 2025

France joins Germany to demand scrapping of EU law on ‘ethical’ supply chains

France has joined Germany in demanding an outright withdrawal of an EU law on ‘ethical’ supply chains, which, if supported by other member states, would take the bloc’s pro-business, ‘less-green’ drive to another level and potentially have a positive bearing on negotiations with the Trump administration to secure a trans-Atlantic trade deal.

Logistics

Stuart Todd | May 27, 2025

An interview with James Hookham, director of the Global Shippers Forum

Shippers have arguably never been confronted with such a succession of crises in recent years, resulting in severe disruptions to supply chains – the COVID pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the Houthi attacks on ocean shipping in the Red Sea, and most recently, Donald Trump's mission to ‘rebalance’ international trade.

50 years of turning visions into reality: TCS’s commitment to excellence and entrepreneurial growth

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Logistics

TCS (Timmers Cranes and Steelworks), a leading name in steel construction, industrial cranes, turnkey projects and lifecycle services, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Libra Consortium announces first oil from Mero-4 FPSO in Brazil pre-salt

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Energy | Conventional

Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda. (Shell Brasil), a subsidiary of Shell plc, announced the start of production at the floating production storage and offloading facility (FPSO) Alexandre de Gusmão in the Mero field in the Santos Basin offshore Brazil.

Bluenest by Globalvia leads Spain’s first pilot project for urgent medical sample transport by drone

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Shipping Technology

Bluenest by Globalvia has launched a pioneering project in La Gomera (Canary Islands) in collaboration with the Island Council of La Gomera, Proexca, and the La Gomera Health Authority.

FIATA launches container packing app to support safer and smarter container transport

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Shipping Technology

APL Cargo Inc. unveils rebrand and seeks new partnerships from Wolcott, Indiana Hub

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Trucking

APL Cargo Inc. is charting a bold path forward from its operational hub at 11738 West US 24, Wolcott, Indiana.

MOL was awarded the “WIPO Prize” at the 2025 National Commendation for Invention held by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Maritime | Technology

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) announced that the “Invention of a rigid wing sail with height adjustment for wind assisted propulsion ships ” (Patent No. 5318008, Title of Invention: Sailing Ship) was awarded for the WIPO Prize (Note 1) at the 2025 National Commendation for Invention held by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII), and MOL received the Invention Implementation Achievement Award.”

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025

WestJet Cargo expands capacity to Japan with daily Dreamliner service

WestJet Cargo has announced the expansion of its trans-Pacific capacity with the launch of daily year-round service between Calgary and Tokyo Narita International Airport.

Deltamarin wins design contract for Finnlines’ new ‘Hansa Superstar’ vessels

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Maritime

Deltamarin has signed a contract with China Merchants Weihai Shipyard for the design and engineering of Finnlines’ new Hansa Superstar class RoPax vessels.

Navigating net-zero: Biofuels promise cleaner shipping, but supply is limited

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

The shipping industry’s target of net-zero carbon emissions has boosted demand for biofuels, which are compatible with existing ship engines and therefore can be adopted relatively easily.

TecPlata integrates bi-train operation for more sustainable and efficient logistics

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Trucking

TecPlata S.A., (TecPlata) International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) business unit in Buenos Aires, Argentina and operator of the container terminal in the Port of La Plata, received its first bi-train truck operated by Yusen Logistics on May 20, 2025.

Navigators Shipping and Logistica ensuring timely transport of construction equipment

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project | Trucking

Navigators Shipping and Logistica, based in Manama and serving as the Kingdom of Bahrain’s member in the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC), has been actively managing the safe and timely transportation of various construction equipment to and from Bahrain.

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