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UMI calls for marine insurers to raise their awareness of modern slavery risks in global supply chains

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Rethinking the Supply Chain

Marine insurers are being called to widen their understanding of modern slavery and forced labor across the maritime and extended global supply chains as scrutiny intensifies from regulators, investors, and clients.

US logistics brands lead global rankings, hold half of top 10 spots

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2025 | Logistics | By The Numbers

US brands continue to dominate the global logistics landscape, accounting for half of the top 10 ranked in the Logistics 25 2025 report from Brand Finance, the world's leading brand valuation consultancy.

Maxell’s all-solid-state battery modules installed in industrial robots

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2025 | Energy

The power modules utilizing the ceramic-packaged all-solid-state batteries, “PSB401010H,” manufactured by Maxell, Ltd. have been installed as the power sources in the industrial robots and the controllers of Subaru Corporation.

Air Cargo

Peter Friedmann, FBB Federal Relations, P.C. | August 19, 2025

Deminimis – Caught in the crosshairs of partisanship

Peter Friedman explains the history and controversy of the U.S. deminimis trade rule, showing how a once-simple customs exemption has become a partisan flashpoint in today’s tariff debates.

Successful partnership: Korean Air Cargo and Vienna Airport extend cooperation in cargo handling

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Korean Air Cargo continues to rely on the proven cargo handling quality of Vienna Airport.

20 years of DHL GoHelp: Transforming humanitarian logistics and shaping its future

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2025 | Logistics

GoHelp, the disaster management program of DHL Group, looks back on 20 years of delivering crucial support when and where it matters most to people in need.

NORDEN sells an additional vessel and adds Panamax to strengthen ocean-based global freight service

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2025 | Maritime

DHL Supply Chain appoints Rainer Haag as new CEO for Europe

DHL Supply Chain has appointed Rainer Haag as CEO DHL Supply Chain Europe.

CMA CGM Announcement: Cost Recovery Increase on CMA CGM Intra North Europe Short Sea services

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2025 | Maritime

As they continue to experience high demand and incur substantial increases in operating costs for services on this critical route, CMA CGM Intra North Europe Short Sea will implement a Cost Recovery Increase (CRI).

Qatar Airways Cargo and Airlink: Providing humanitarian aid and supporting communities in crisis

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Over the past five years, Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, has transported 720 tons of life-saving aid pro bono in support of Airlink and 42 of its non-profit partners.

SC Ports receives final federal reimbursement for harbor deepening project

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The final federal reimbursement for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project has been disbursed to the South Carolina Ports Authority, a total of $21.28 million allocated by Congress in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Work Plan.

Lloyd’s List Intelligence welcomes Waqas Samad as Chief Executive Officer

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2025 | International Trade | People | Appointments

Lloyd’s List Intelligence is delighted to announce the appointment of Waqas Samad as Chief Executive Officer. In his role, Waqas will spearhead the Company’s ongoing global expansion and drive ambitious innovation initiatives...

Wall St futures subdued ahead of retail earnings, Fed commentary

Reuters | August 19, 2025 | International Trade

U.S. stock index futures were muted on Tuesday as investors assessed retailer Home Depot's earnings for insights on the health of the American

Canada opposition leader Poilievre wins seat, to take on Carney over tariffs

Reuters | August 19, 2025 | International Trade

The leader of Canada's official opposition Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre, secured a return to Parliament and a chance to grill Prime Minister Mark Carney over

European shares rise as investors weigh potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Reuters | August 19, 2025 | International Trade

European shares edged higher on Tuesday as investors weighed the possibility of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine following encouraging diplomatic signals after a

S&P affirms US ‘AA+’ credit rating, cites tariff revenue

Reuters | August 19, 2025 | International Trade

S&P Global on Monday affirmed its 'AA+' credit rating on the U.S., saying the revenue from President Donald Trump's tariffs will offset the fiscal hit from his recent tax cuts and spending...

Oklahoma shatters record with almost $14B in new capital investment

AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2025 | International Trade

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced today that the state has set a record for new capital investment, with a 2025 year-to-date total of more than $13.7 billion. This surpasses the previous record, set in 2023, of approximately $8 billion.

Port of Rotterdam Authority starts trial with donkeys grazing in the Geuzenbos

AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The port of Rotterdam is equipped with a range of modern and technical gadgets – from e-noses to the virtual fence with smart cameras. Yet, to tackle the issue of the overly abundant sea buckthorn in the Geuzenbos, the Port of Rotterdam Authority is turning to an old-fashioned, natural solution: the donkey.

Air Cargo

Stas Margaronis | August 18, 2025

Air freight, buffeted by US tariffs, is losing business to ships

U.S. tariffs and the end of the de minimis rule are forcing air cargo to shift to sea freight, impacting carriers like FedEx and UPS and reshaping global trade routes.

Former New Hampshire governor to head US airline lobbying group

Reuters | August 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, who passed up a chance to run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, will lead the trade group Airlines for America, the group said Monday.

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