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The airline industry’s dirty secret: Clean jet fuel failures

In 2019, Scott Kirby, the chief executive of United Airlines, hailed its new contract with green jet fuel producer World Energy as an example for the aviation industry to follow in its drive to cut emissions.

In India, Trump’s tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods

Reuters | August 11, 2025 | International Trade

From McDonald's and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, U.S.-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against U.S. tariffs.

Transportation Secretary Duffy unveils revised NEVI guidance to allow states to actually build EV charger

‘If Congress is requiring the federal government to support charging stations, let’s cut the waste and do it right’

Orsted seeks $9.4 billion as US wind market falters

Reuters | August 11, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

Denmark's Orsted on Monday asked its shareholders for 60 billion crowns ($9.4 billion), sending the stock sharply lower as the wind farm developer seeks to boost its finances amid U.S. President Donald Trump's opposition to wind power.

Hanover & TIG launch new industrial project in prime Houston location

Hanover Company and Transwestern Investment Group (TIG®) | August 11, 2025 | Logistics

• Hanover Company and Transwestern Investment Group (TIG®) have broken ground on Kirby 288, a 213,425-square-foot speculative cross-dock warehouse strategically located at Kirby & Mowry, just west of SH 288 in Houston. With immediate access to SH 288 and Beltway 8, the site offers convenient connectivity to the Texas Medical Center, the Port of Houston, and Houston’s rapidly growing residential areas. • Designed for maximum flexibility, Kirby 288 will feature a 36-foot clear height, 360-foot building depth, and excess trailer storage, making it adaptable to a wide range of tenants. The project sits in a high-growth, supply-constrained submarket, giving it a competitive edge in Houston’s industrial market.

Mexico sets minimum export prices for fresh tomatoes

Reuters | August 11, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Mexico has set minimum export prices for fresh tomatoes to protect its domestic production and ensure internal supply after a bilateral agreement with the U.S. expired, Mexico's economy and agriculture ministries said in a joint statement on Sunday.

Five countries account for 71% of the world’s nuclear generation capacity

AJOT Newsroom | August 11, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

Five countries account for more than two-thirds of the world’s total nuclear electricity generation capacity.

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AJOT Newsroom | August 11, 2025

OOCL launches Transpacific Latin Pacific 8 (TLP8) to strength express linkage between Asia and Mexico

To enhance network coverage in the emerging markets, OOCL will to launch a new service Transpacific Latin Pacific 8 (TLP8) in its Asia – Latin America network to strengthen the comprehensive port coverage in the regions.

Trump urges China to quadruple soybean orders

Reuters | August 11, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

President Donald Trump on Sunday urged China to quadruple its soybean purchases ahead of a key tariff truce deadline, sending Chicago soybean prices higher, though analysts were quick to question the feasibility of any such deal.

Port Authority of NY & NJ and JFK Millennium Partners announce collaboration with NYC cultural institutions at new $4.2 billion terminal

AJOT Newsroom | August 11, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Seaspan Energy & Anew Climate partner to deliver lower carbon marine fuel

AJOT Newsroom | August 11, 2025 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Seaspan Energy (Seaspan) and Anew Climate (Anew) have entered into a strategic agreement to offer delivery of renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to customers on the North American West Coast.

Air Canada flight attendants to picket at four Canadian airports

Reuters | August 11, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air Canada flight attendants plan to picket at four airports on Monday to highlight their pay demands in contract negotiations with Canada's largest airline, but its operations will not be affected, the union said.

Indonesia, Peru sign free trade deal

Reuters | August 11, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Indonesia and Peru signed a free trade agreement on Monday to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations, the leaders of both countries said at a signing ceremony in Jakarta.

Hai Robotics appoints Americas CEO to lead next phase of growth in U.S. market

AJOT Newsroom | August 11, 2025 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Taiwan is continuing tariff negotiations with US, cabinet official says

Reuters | August 11, 2025 | International Trade

Taiwan's cabinet is still negotiating for more favourable tariff rates after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 20% levy on the island, Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said on Monday.

Crowley Shipping appoints new leaders

Crowley has announced key leadership appointments that will continue to strengthen it as a leader in advanced energy transportation and microgrid development sectors in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Fleet Advantage and Its Kids Around the Corner Foundation distributed over 1,000 backpacks during successful back-to-school drive

Fleet Advantage | August 11, 2025 | Trucking

Hundreds of students across Broward County will walk into their first day of school equipped with brand-new backpacks and essential supplies, thanks to a generous community effort led by Fleet Advantage, and its charitable arm, the Kids Around the Corner (KATC) Foundation. In partnership with the Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)(3) organization solely dedicated to serving Broward County Public Schools, this year’s Back-to-School Backpack Drive positively impacted more than 1,000 local students.

Behind the scenes of us cargo: Where the real hustle happens

AJOT Newsroom | August 11, 2025 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders | Logistics

From high-stakes freight ops to long-haul shenanigans and last-mile miracles, the world of US cargo is a beast you don't mess with.

Mercedes CEO calls for ‘reality check’, slamming EU combustion engine ban

Reuters | August 11, 2025 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

The CEO of Mercedes-Benz criticised the European Union's plan to ban CO2-emitting vehicles from 2035 in a media interview on Monday, joining a chorus of voices calling the target into question as it comes up for review this year.

Softlink Academy, SNDT Women’s College Pune, and EXIM Management Services empower the future of EXIM for women

AJOT Newsroom | August 11, 2025 | Logistics

Softlink Academy, the skill development arm of Softlink Global, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EXIM Management Services, a logistics-focused training and consultancy firm, and SNDT Women’s College, Pune, a century-old institution empowering women through higher education.

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