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U.S. crude oil exports reached a new record in 2024

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2025 | Energy

U.S. crude oil exports in 2024 surpassed the previous record set in 2023, exceeding an annual average of 4.1 million barrels per day (b/d).

Riceland Foods partners with ODW Logistics for warehousing and transportation in Memphis, TN

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2025 | Logistics

Mitsubishi Logisnext delivers container terminal gate system with enhanced functionality to Port of Osaka

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Lineage names ATS Intermodal a 2024 Carrier of the Year award winner

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2025 | Intermodal | Logistics

Trump draws criticism from Michigan business and auto groups as auto tariffs remain

Reuters | April 10, 2025 | International Trade

LVMH finds making Louis Vuitton bags messy in Texas

Reuters | April 10, 2025 | International Trade

Maritime

Reuters | April 10, 2025

Trump signs executive order seeking to revitalize US shipbuilding

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at reviving U.S. shipbuilding and reducing China's grip on the global shipping industry, vowing to boost funding for the effort in coming years.

Beijing bites back at US tariffs by curbing Hollywood imports

Reuters | April 10, 2025 | International Trade

China said on Thursday it would immediately restrict imports of Hollywood films in retaliation for President Donald Trump's escalation of U.S. tariffs on imported Chinese goods, though analysts say the impact is likely to be minimal.

US close to trade deals with trading partners, White House’s Hassett says

Reuters | April 10, 2025 | International Trade

The United States is considering offers from 15 countries on tariff agreements and is close to deals with some of them, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Thursday after President Donald Trump lowered some of the duties in a stunning reversal.

US off-price chains poised to win as tariffs play to strengths in sourcing, inventory

Reuters | April 10, 2025 | International Trade

US Steel shares plunge, as Trump’s changing stance on Nippon Steel bid revives uncertainty

Reuters | April 10, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Shares of U.S. Steel plunged 11% in premarket trading on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump - in a contradiction from previous White House actions - said on Wednesday that he does not want the steel producer to go to Japan, suggesting he does not support Nippon Steel's $14 billion bid.

February 2025 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) up 0.9% from the previous month

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2025 | Trucking

Up 0.9% from the same month last year

US utilities grapple with Big Tech’s massive power demands for data centers

Reuters | April 09, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

U.S. electric utilities are fielding massive requests for new power capacity as Big Tech scours the country for viable locations for new data centers to keep up with the compute demands of AI.

Trump issues order to block state climate change policies

Reuters | April 09, 2025 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday that aims to block the enforcement of state laws passed to reduce the use of fossil fuels and combat climate change.

Water looms as new front in Mexico’s trade negotiations with the US

Reuters | April 09, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Mexican officials are scrambling to come up with a plan to increase the amount of water the country sends to the United States because of growing concern that President Donald Trump could drag a dispute over an 81-year-old water treaty into trade negotiations, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

US exits carbon talks on shipping, urges others to follow

The United States has withdrawn from talks in London looking at advancing decarbonisation in the shipping sector and Washington will consider "reciprocal measures" to offset any fees charged to U.S. ships, a diplomatic note said.

American Airline Cargo announces widebody summer schedule

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

American Airlines Cargo enhances its trans-Atlantic service for cargo customers this summer with direct service from key cities in Europe to six U.S. gateways from April onward.

Panama Canal Administrator hosts U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth during official visit

The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, visited the Panama Canal during his official trip to the Republic of Panama. Additionally, Hegseth will participate in the Central American Security Conference (Centsec, 2025), also hosted by Panama.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2025

The ONE Eagle lands at the Port of New York and New Jersey

The Port of New York and New Jersey marked a new milestone on March 28, celebrating the maiden voyage of the ONE Eagle at Port Liberty Bayonne.

US bill creates fund to enforce oil sanctions on Russia’s ghost fleet

Reuters | April 09, 2025 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Legislation from two U.S. senators from both parties introduced on Wednesday establishes a fund to enforce sanctions on the so-called ghost fleet of tankers Russia relies on to carry oil to avoid Western sanctions over its war on Ukraine.

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