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ITS Logistics June Port Rail Ramp Index: Trans-Shipment Delays in Asia Signal Impending US Import Surge, Spurring Early Retail Peak
RENO, Nev., June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITS Logistics today released the June forecast for the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index. This month, the index reveals increased volumes making their way to North America with reports of...

EU shipping companies effectively lose access to Northern Sea Route
(MENAFN) European Union shipping companies have effectively lost access to the Northern Sea Route (NSR) because of sanctions against Russia, the Financial Times reported, citing industry insiders. The route, which significantly shortens maritime...

DELIVER Europe 2025 Delivers Success: Highlighting Sustainability and Innovation in Retail Logistics
DELIVER Europe 2025 marked its 10th year with 2000+ attendees, 7500 meetings, new initiatives, and more; driving sustainability and global expansion. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DELIVER Europe celebrated its...

A2P Messaging Market Surges to $84.8 Billion by 2029 - Dominated by AT&T (US), China Mobile (China), Sinch (Sweden)
Delray Beach, FL, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The A2P Messaging Market is projected to grow from USD 73.1 billion in 2024 to USD 84.8 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 3.0% during the forecast period, according to new research report by...

Japan Restarts Russian Crude Oil Imports After Over Two Years
(MENAFN) After more than two years of suspension, Japan has restarted imports of Russian crude oil, receiving a shipment transported by a tanker currently under sanctions from the U.S. and EU, according to a report by local media outlet on...

Omdia: Flexible AMOLED Displays Power 57% of Global Smartphone Shipments
Flexible AMOLED displays are fast becoming the dominant display technology in smartphones, according to Omdia’s latest Smartphone Model Market Tracker. In Q1 2025, AMOLED-equipped smartphones accounted for 63% of total global shipments in the...

Japan Resumes Russian Oil Imports
(MENAFN) After a break of more than two years, Japan has restarted its importation of crude oil from Russia, a news agency reported on Thursday. The delivery was made via a tanker named Voyager, which is currently subject to sanctions imposed by...

US imposes tariff exceptions on some Chinese ship-ins
(MENAFN) The United States has prolonged a tariff exemption on certain Chinese imports until August 31, amid ongoing deadlock in trade negotiations between the world’s two largest economies. This extension applies to 164 Chinese products,...

Volato Group to Acquire M2i Global, Creating Dual-Platform Growth Company Focused on Critical Minerals Infrastructure and Aviation Software
Transaction expands public market access, aligns with U.S. mineral independence strategy, and accelerates growth of high-value platforms Atlanta, GA and Reno, NV, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- M2i Global, Inc. (“M2i Global,” the “Company,”...

China Lends to Africa Amid Debt Concerns
(MENAFN) Nearly half of the top 20 nations with the greatest financial obligations to China are located in Africa—11 in total. This reflects China’s active involvement in addressing the continent’s developmental challenges, especially in the area...

Applied Optoelectronics Announces First Volume Shipment of Data Center Transceivers to Recently Engaged Major Hyperscale Customer
SUGAR LAND, Texas, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (“AOI”) (Nasdaq: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH)...

China strikes back on US ‘coercion’
(MENAFN) China has accused the United States of violating a recent trade agreement, criticizing Washington’s “harmful” restrictions and “coercive” tactics as improper ways to engage with Beijing. Last week, US President Donald Trump alleged that...

Unipart secures three-year contract with Scania in China
OXFORD, United Kingdom, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unipart, the supply chain performance improvement partner, has secured a three-year contract with Scania for its aftermarket logistics in China, managed from a newly launched site in...

Photowall Brings Scandinavian Wall Design to Japan
STOCKHOLM, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photowall, the Swedish interior design company renowned for its custom wall murals, wallpapers, and canvas prints, is proud to announce its official entry into the Japanese market. From now on, Japanese...

Fuel And Lube Trucks Global Market Projected to Reach $2.84 Billion by 2029
The Business Research Company's Fuel And Lube Trucks Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The fuel and lube trucks market to...

New Survey Report Reveals Transportation and Logistics Industry Faces Unique Networking and Security Challenges
Aryaka®, the leader in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced the release of a new research report exploring networking and security challenges and trends in the transportation and logistics industry. Conducted by...

Ares Management Closes Inaugural US$2.4 Billion Data Center Development Fund in Japan
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today the final close of Japan DC Partners I LP (“JDC I” or the “Fund”), marking Ares’ first vehicle dedicated to data center investment...

Vessel with 3,000 vehicles catches fire in Pacific
(MENAFN) A cargo ship transporting over 3,000 electric and hybrid vehicles from China to Mexico caught fire in the Pacific Ocean off Alaska’s coast. All 22 crew members safely evacuated in a lifeboat and were rescued by a nearby merchant vessel....

U.S. Stocks Climb as U.S.-China Talks Signal Possible Deal
(MENAFN) U.S. stocks ended Tuesday in positive territory, buoyed by optimism surrounding high-stakes trade negotiations between the United States and China in London. The S&P 500 advanced 0.55%, gaining 32.93 points to close at 6,038.81. The...

India Electric Vehicle Market Valuation to Reach USD 1,64,420.39 Million by 2033 - Expanding at a CAGR of 57.23%
BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- India Electric Vehicle Market 2025-2033 As indicated in the latest market research report published by IMARC Group, titled “India Electric Vehicle Market Size, Share, Trends and...