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Stricken oil tankers show risks of Russia’s ageing ‘shadow fleet’

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Russian authorities sought to limit the damage on Monday from oil spilled into the Kerch Strait by two ageing tankers that were damaged during a heavy weekend storm, highlighting the environmental and insurance risks of Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Indian capital tightens anti-pollution measures as air quality worsens

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | Energy | Green Shipping

India directed schools to move to hybrid mode for some grades, asked government offices to stagger timings for staff and imposed restrictions on vehicles in Delhi and adjoining regions as air quality deteriorated in the country's north on Monday.

WTO fixes date for major meeting in Cameroon in early 2026

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | International Trade

World Trade Organization members agreed on Monday to hold the next ministerial conference in Cameroon in early 2026, the global trade watchdog said in a statement.

Trump transition team plans sweeping rollback of Biden EV, emissions policies

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | Trucking

Honeywell considers spinning off its aerospace business amid Elliott’s breakup push

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Honeywell said on Monday it was considering a plan to separate its high-margin aerospace business, a move backed by activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which has been pushing for the company's breakup.

How to ensure fuel efficiency for your logistics business

AJOT | December 16, 2024 | Logistics

Logistics

Reuters | Top Story | December 16, 2024

Trump considers privatizing US Postal Service, Washington Post reports

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has in recent weeks expressed a keen interest in privatizing the U.S. Postal Service, the Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing three people with knowledge of the matter.

Drones over US show gaps in airspace security, top Trump adviser says

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

A raft of drone sightings in New Jersey and other U.S. states has underscored gaps in U.S. airspace security that need to be closed, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Sunday.

Marathon’s Detroit refinery union workers vote to ratify pay deal

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | Energy

Teamster members working at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery have voted to ratify a seven-year collective bargaining agreement, three months after workers walked off the job, the union said on Sunday, in a post on X.

Russian tanker splits in storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait

Reuters | December 15, 2024 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil products split apart during a heavy storm on Sunday, spilling oil into the Kerch Strait, while another tanker was also in distress after sustaining damage, Russian officials said.

US foreign investment panel split on Nippon-U.S. Steel deal, FT reports

Reuters | December 15, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

The U.S. Treasury has informed Japan's Nippon Steel that the panel reviewing its proposed $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel has not yet come to an agreement on how to address security concerns, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

New offshore wind in Sweden not viable without support, government commission says

Reuters | December 15, 2024 | Energy | Alternative

Venture Global’s Plaquemines plant to produce first LNG ahead of controversial long commissioning

Reuters | December 15, 2024 | Energy

Shale drilling techniques could lead to a geothermal surge, IEA says

Reuters | December 15, 2024 | Energy

Americans are sour on tariffs if they spark inflation, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Reuters | December 15, 2024 | International Trade

US import prices rise marginally in November

Reuters | December 15, 2024 | International Trade

CMA CGM | Customer Advisory

AJOT | December 13, 2024 | Maritime

To keep you informed about the ongoing negotiations between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX), the most recent update follows below. They intend to provide details as they become available, allowing for the development of contingency plans to mitigate any impact on your operations.

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