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Canada, Mexico not subject to new global rates as fentanyl tariff still in place

Reuters | April 03, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Mexico and Canada avoided fresh tariffs on Wednesday with President Donald Trump exempting the United States' top trading partners from his new 10% global tariff baseline, although previous duties remain in place.

US slaps 26% tariff on India amid ongoing bilateral trade talks

Reuters | April 03, 2025 | International Trade

The U.S. slapped a 26% reciprocal tariff on India in a setback to the South Asian country's expectation of getting relief from President Donald Trump's global trade policy that has unnerved world markets for weeks.

Trump’s auto tariffs to cover more than $460 billion of US vehicle, parts imports

Reuters | April 03, 2025 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

President Donald Trump's 25% auto tariffs will cover more than $460 billion worth of imports of vehicles and auto parts imports annually, according to a Reuters analysis of tariff codes included in a federal register notice on Wednesday.

Veson Nautical Shipping Market Outlook: Q2 2025 forecast

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Maritime

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the resulting rerouting have disrupted shipping markets to varying degrees. A sudden end to rerouting poses considerable downside risks for the shipping industry, while a prolonged extension could offer substantial upside potential.

FBX Index April 2025: Container freight volatility rises amid trade disruptions

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

• Traditional trade routes, particularly the Asia to Europe route, are experiencing more frequent disruptions. • The container trade is projected to grow around 3.6% each year through 2028.

Finnlines Sweden – Poland route strengthens the security of supply in the Baltic Sea region

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Finnlines has operated the Sweden – Poland route for one year and the connection has already established a solid position in the market.

Taiwan says US tariffs unreasonable, partly blames Trump policies for trade surplus

Reuters | April 03, 2025 | International Trade

Taiwan said on Thursday that U.S. tariffs levied on the island were unreasonable and it would discuss them with Washington, partly blaming U.S. tech curbs on China in President Donald Trump's first term for driving the trade imbalance.

The AGL Group announces acquisition of ADA Logistics Corp., expanding domestic brokerage capabilities

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Logistics

Tatham & Co and Sea Green Law announce maritime law merger

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Maritime

Tatham & Co and Sea Green Law, two leading specialist maritime law firms in the UK, are merging to create a 22 lawyer practice, and a stronger version of themselves.

More passengers, more cargo: successful first quarter for Hahn Airport

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

SITC enhances service at Visayas Container Terminal with new weekly calls

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), welcomed SITC Container Lines’ restructured China-Philippines Express 7 (CPX7) service, which introduces regular weekly calls to Iloilo starting March 2025.

ZERO44 and Frontier Fuels partner to simplify biofuel planning for FuelEU Maritime compliance

• Biofuels are emerging as a key compliance strategy for FuelEU Maritime, but adoption remains complex for many shipping companies. • ZERO44 and Frontier Fuels have decided to join forces to make the integration of biofuels into existing operations as smooth as possible. • By integrating Frontier Fuels’ products into ZERO44’s planning module, customers now get data-driven recommendations on biofuel volumes and prices for FuelEU Maritime compliance.

Class societies collaborate to standardise emissions data fields at IMO

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime

Navajo Express enters partnership with ISAAC Instruments

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Shipping Technology | Trucking

Interstate Cold Storage earns SQF certification, ‘excellent’ rating at Columbus II facility

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Logistics

Interstate Cold Storage (ICS), a leading provider of cold storage warehousing, has announced that its Columbus II facility has achieved Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification, a globally recognized food safety standard administered by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI).

Green Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025

Port Houston orders 16 new hybrid Konecranes RTGs and retrofits eight existing units

Port Houston is adding to its large Konecranes RTG fleet with an order for 16 hybrid Konecranes RTGs.

Turvo and SMC3 announce strategic partnership to optimize LTL freight management

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Shipping Technology | Trucking

Highway unveils ‘Highway for Carriers’ – empowering carriers to verify brokers and combat fraud

Highway | April 03, 2025 | Shipping Technology | Trucking

New solution provides carriers with critical broker insights to enhance security and minimize fraud risk

Drivewyze by Fleetworthy appoints Kelly as Director of Commercial Vehicle Compliance Solutions

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Trucking | People | Appointments

Drivewyze by Fleetworthy, today announced the hire of Tom Kelly as its new Director of Commercial Vehicle Compliance Solutions. In this position, Kelly will play a key role in supporting Department of Transportation (DOT) and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) agencies with Drivewyze’s smart infrastructure and software solutions.