What’s in the new EU list of possible U.S. tariff counter-measures
The European Commission has opened a public consultation on Thursday on products which could be hit by new counter-measures to U.S. reciprocal tariffs should negotiations…
Ships returning to the Red Sea following US-Houthi ceasefire could threaten global freight rates according to Xeneta data
The prospect of a largescale return of container ships to the Red Sea following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Houthi militia…
LATAM group achieves another successful Mother’s Day season, surpassing 25,000 tons of flowers transported
With more than 430 departures from Bogotá, Medellin, and Quito in 21 days, LATAM group’s cargo affiliates confirmed their leadership as the main operators transporting…
The Department of Commerce together with USTR announces historic trade deal with the UK to open markets
Will raise revenue and strengthen security
Ukraine’s parliament ratifies minerals deal with US, hopes for more arms
Ukraine's parliament voted on Thursday in favour of ratifying a minerals deal signed with the United States, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure future military…
China Airlines announces order for Boeing 777X passenger and freighter models
In addition to the firm order, which was booked in March 2025 and was posted as unidentified on Boeing's orders and deliveries website, the airline…
GCT Global Container Terminals named one of Canada’s ‘Best Managed Companies’
GCT was selected for its strong performance and forward-thinking leadership in operational innovation, including the addition of remote-operated ship-to-shore cranes, data-driven upgrades to operations procedures…
US considering new ship registry in US Virgin Islands, sources say
President Donald Trump's administration is considering a proposal to create an international shipping registry in the U.S. Virgin Islands as part of efforts to enlarge…
Maersk warns global container volumes could drop due to trade war
Shipping group Maersk said on Thursday container volumes plunged 30-40% between the U.S. in China in April as a trade war erupted between the world's…
UK to announce $10 billion Boeing purchase, US commerce secretary says
The United Kingdom will purchase $10 billion of Boeing planes, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said at the White House on Thursday during the announcement…
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