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Trump urges EU to boost US energy imports or face tariffs

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | Energy | International Trade | Commodity

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday that the European Union, already the biggest buyer of U.S. energy, should step up U.S. oil and gas imports or face tariffs on the bloc's exports that include goods such as cars and machinery.

U.S. crude exports to Europe expected to fall in Jan as shipping economics weaken

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | International Trade

U.S. crude oil exports to northwest Europe are likely to slip early next year after hitting a record high in November, as the arbitrage for transatlantic shipments has slammed shut and freight rates have climbed, analysts said this week.

U.S. Department of Energy announces $7.1M in support of local energy project planning, siting and permitting

AJOT | December 20, 2024 | Energy

Funding to collaboratives in Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Virginia will support the planning and evaluation of large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects.

Energy

AJOT | Top Story | December 20, 2024

Performance of Global Shipping segments to diverge in 2025

We expect demand to grow in oil tankers and dry bulk in 2025, although more slowly than in 2024. The International Energy Agency forecasts oil demand to increase by 1 million barrels per day in 2025, which will be mostly met by supply growth from outside OPEC+. Increased tonne-miles related to oil exports from Russia will support overall demand. Easing of geopolitical tensions and the Red Sea disruptions could affect demand growth.

American Airlines becomes only carrier to fly nonstop between Washington, D.C., and San Antonio

AJOT | December 20, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines will soon make it more convenient to travel between San Antonio, Texas (SAT) and Washington, D.C. (DCA). This week, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) formally approved American’s application to become the only carrier operating nonstop service between SAT and DCA.

ATD releases statement on issuance of CARB omnibus NOx waiver

AJOT | December 20, 2024 | Trucking

Polar King Mobile Avalanche Series Trailers offer cold chain industry-first ground level loading technology

AJOT | December 20, 2024 | Trucking

Utilizing a Sure-Trac loading system, the PKM68A, PKM612A, and PKM616A Avalanche Series Refrigerated Trailers offer a safer, more efficient way to load and unload refrigerated and freezer trailers, says Polar King Mobile Executive Vice President Christian Aitken.

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index softens in October, falling to 1.3

AJOT | December 20, 2024 | Intermodal

Trump aims at Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act: EVs, clean energy and manufacturing

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Kremlin says any new G7 oil sanctions would backfire and it will adapt

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | Energy

Taiwan’s November export orders miss expectations, China drags

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | International Trade

Taiwan export orders grew more slowly than expected in November as weaker shipment for smartphones offset strong demand for artificial intelligence technology amid softness from China.

Canada November wholesale trade most likely down 0.7% - Statscan flash estimate

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | International Trade

Canadian wholesale trade most likely fell 0.7% in November from October, largely driven by lower sales in the motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and accessories, and the building material and supplies subsectors, Statistics Canada said in a flash estimate on Friday.

Shipsi 3PL solution brings cutting-edge tech to middle and last mile delivery

AJOT | December 20, 2024 | Logistics

Trucking industry urges states to defer advantaged Clean Truck rules

AJOT | December 20, 2024 | Trucking

CMA CGM Announcement: FAK Rates - From the Middle East Gulf to North Europe & the Mediterranean

AJOT | December 20, 2024 | Maritime

Please find the new CMA CGM Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates (*) applicable from January 15th, 2025 until further notice...

ONE - Transatlantic Trade – AL2 Service - M/V Colombia Express 010W – Rotterdam Terminal Change

AJOT | December 20, 2024 | Maritime

In agreement with partner lines, M/V Colombia Express 010W Rotterdam port call will temporarily move from ECT Delta Terminal to Rotterdam World Gateway. The next AL2 vessel calling ECT Delta Terminal will be the M/V Al Safat V.010W

EU deal and Trump tariff threats bolster Mercosur trade talks

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | International Trade

Brazil expects the South American trade bloc Mercosur to speed up more free trade negotiations after clinching a deal with the European Union, as the threat of U.S. tariffs when Donald Trump takes office as president forces countries to diversify their options for exports, diplomats say.

ICTSI secures 25-year extension to operate Mindanao Container Terminal

AJOT | December 20, 2024 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Mindanao International Container Terminal Services Inc. (MICTSI), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), has secured a 25-year extension to operate and manage the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT). The extension, awarded by the PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority, allows MICTSI to continue managing the MCT until 2058.