By the Numbers

Fuel price shocks ripple through freight markets
Fuel price shocks ripple through freight markets

AJOT Newsroom | July 14, 2026 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

AFS Logistics and TD Cowen announce the third quarter (Q3) 2026 release of the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

Fraport Traffic Figures – June and first half of 2026
Fraport Traffic Figures – June and first half of 2026

AJOT Newsroom | July 13, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Slight decrease to 5.7 million passengers at Frankfurt Airport in June – Total Group volumes grow to 77.7 million passengers in first half of the year – CEO Schulte: “We’re maintaining our financial outlook for 2026”

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends; June 29 to July 5 (week 27) - 2026
WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends; June 29 to July 5 (week 27) - 2026

AJOT Newsroom | July 13, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Rates fall further but the threat of renewed disruption returns...

DAT: Dry van spot rates top contract for first time since February 2022; flatbed rates hit record high
DAT: Dry van spot rates top contract for first time since February 2022; flatbed rates hit record high

AJOT Newsroom | July 09, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers

Truckload rates climbed faster than freight volumes last month, a disparity that points to tighter truck capacity rather than stronger freight demand, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.

easyJet’s US$6.6BN owned fleet value highlights asset-backed rationale behind takeover
easyJet’s US$6.6BN owned fleet value highlights asset-backed rationale behind takeover

AJOT Newsroom | July 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Analysis from IBA has found that easyJet’s owned aircraft fleet has a Current Half-Life Market Value of approximately US$6.6 billion.

Global demand for LNG expected to grow by 65% by 2050

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers

Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to increase to nearly 700 million tons a year by 2050, an increase of around 65% from 2025 levels1, according to Shell’s LNG Outlook 2026.

Operators deeply concerned by worsening driver shortage: new IRU report
Operators deeply concerned by worsening driver shortage: new IRU report

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers

IRU’s latest global driver shortage report finds that recruitment difficulties are worsening, with the shortage topping operators’ concerns across most surveyed markets.

U.S. Bank and DAT: Truck freight rates accelerate in April and May
U.S. Bank and DAT: Truck freight rates accelerate in April and May

AJOT Newsroom | June 29, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers

The latest quarterly U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index - Rates Edition showed truck freight rates rising considerably in April and May.

ICYMI: NRF expert discusses strong summer spending fueled by celebrations and major events
ICYMI: NRF expert discusses strong summer spending fueled by celebrations and major events

AJOT Newsroom | June 26, 2026 | Logistics | By The Numbers

Travel and mid-year promotions make summer a key spending season for consumers and retailers, but this year stands out with more opportunities than usual to celebrate, connect and spend.

US airlines take more discipline and less capacity into 4th July
US airlines take more discipline and less capacity into 4th July

AJOT Newsroom | June 26, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

IBA has found that US airlines are taking a more disciplined approach to capacity deployment during this year's July 4th travel period, with capacity slightly down despite continued strong holiday demand.

Port of Long Beach cargo shows double-digit growth
Port of Long Beach cargo shows double-digit growth

AJOT Newsroom | June 24, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

The Port of Long Beach handled the most cargo in North America with double-digit growth in May.

CMA CGM PSS - From Northeast Asia to West Africa

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026 | International Trade | By The Numbers

In a continued effort to provide customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM informs its customers of the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS).

CMA CGM PSS - From Far East to the Mediterranean & North Africa 2026

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026 | International Trade | By The Numbers

In a continued effort to provide customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM informs its customers of the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS).

CMA CGM: PSS - From China & Southeast Asia to West Africa

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026 | International Trade | By The Numbers

In a continued effort to provide customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM informs its customers of the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS).

US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz— but full container shipping recovery at least three months away
US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz— but full container shipping recovery at least three months away

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026 | International Trade | By The Numbers

The US-Iran deal should allow a return of container shipping to the Strait of Hormuz.

PANYNJ April volume resumes steady pace after leading the nation in March
PANYNJ April volume resumes steady pace after leading the nation in March

AJOT Newsroom | June 18, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

After a volume surge that drove the Port of New York and New Jersey to claim the top spot as the nation’s busiest cargo gateway in March, volume numbers at the Port of New York and New Jersey resumed a steady pace in April.

U.S. airlines lose $1.0 billion in first quarter 2026
U.S. airlines lose $1.0 billion in first quarter 2026

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

U.S. scheduled passenger airlines reported a first-quarter 2026 after-tax net loss of $966 million and a pre-tax operating profit of $912 million.

Cost risks loom for APAC airlines despite strong demand, reports IBA
Cost risks loom for APAC airlines despite strong demand, reports IBA

AJOT Newsroom | June 15, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Analysis from IBA has found that Asia-Pacific (APAC) airlines entered 2026 with strong demand momentum and improving profitability.

Fraport Traffic Figures – May 2026: Frankfurt back on passenger growth track
Fraport Traffic Figures – May 2026: Frankfurt back on passenger growth track

AJOT Newsroom | June 12, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Passenger numbers at Frankfurt Airport increase to 5.7 million – Total Group passengers grow to 17.1 million

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew again in May
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew again in May

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2026 | Logistics | By The Numbers

Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation.

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