AJOT Newsroom | January 15, 2026 | International Trade
Today, the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States signed a historic trade deal that will drive a massive reshoring of America’s semiconductor sector. This unprecedented commitment will strengthen U.S. economic resilience, create high-paying jobs, and bolster national security.
Reuters | January 15, 2026 | Energy | Alternative
A federal judge on Thursday cleared Norwegian offshore wind developer Equinor to resume work on its New York Empire Wind project, which President Donald Trump's administration halted along with four other projects last month.
AJOT Newsroom | January 15, 2026 | Intermodal | Trucking
The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), rose 1.2% in November from October, rising for the month after two months of decline, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
AJOT Newsroom | January 15, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk
Ballast positioning | supply Vs cargo demand | ton-day dynamics
AJOT Newsroom | January 15, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping
For many years, World Container Index (WCI) has been the go-to, independent, global reference for index-linked contracts.
Reuters | January 15, 2026 | Energy | International Trade | Commodity
The administration of President Donald Trump plans to finalize 2026 biofuel blending quotas by early March, keeping them close to its initial proposal while dropping a plan to penalize imports of renewable fuels and feedstocks, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
AJOT Newsroom | January 15, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports
The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced that the Port of Prince Rupert handled 26.3 million tons of cargo in 2025, a 14 percent increase over 2024, during a historic period of infrastructure investment and development.
Reuters | January 15, 2026 | International Trade
President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on certain AI chips, such as the Nvidia H200 AI processor and a similar semiconductor from AMD called the MI325X, under a new national security order released by the White House.
U.S. import prices increased 0.4% over the two months from September to November, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Thursday.
AJOT Newsroom | January 15, 2026 | Logistics
Seven buildings occupied by a diverse 17-tenant roster
Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed Canada's improving ties with China as well as the leadership of President Xi Jinping on Thursday, declaring their nations were charting a new course in cooperation at a time of global division and disorder.
The United States and Honduras intend to launch negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement as soon as possible, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a statement on Thursday.
Reuters | January 15, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday introduced a bill to create a $2.5 billion stockpile of critical minerals, a move aimed at stabilizing market prices and encouraging domestic mining and refining.
AJOT Newsroom | January 15, 2026 | Trucking
Realterm, an independent global investment manager focused on the transportation industry, today announced the acquisition of 4 Rue de Lorival, a strategically positioned truck terminal located in Seclin, France, a prime logistics submarket of Lille.
Mid-year demand predictions fell short with tariff concerns softening at year-end.
AJOT Newsroom | January 15, 2026 | Logistics | Shipping Technology
Leveraging a proven track record for reliability, the international logistics company advances its expansion strategy
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