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Faced with US ban, Canadian booze makers see yet more hurdles at home

Reuters | September 29, 2026 | International Trade

As a US ban on many Canadian alcohol imports takes effect on Tuesday, John Cote had hoped to boost domestic sales of his Black Fox artisanal whisky and gin by tapping a wave of "buy Canadian" sentiment during the trade war with the United States.

Alaska Air bets on premium travel to boost profit as fuel costs bite

Reuters | September 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Alaska Air Group is making its biggest push yet into premium travel, adding lie-flat seats, premium-economy cabins and new airport lounges to earn more from travelers willing to pay for comfort while high jet fuel prices squeeze profits.

Exus acquires large US solar projects from ibV Energy in data center hot spots Louisiana and Wisconsin

Reuters | September 29, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

U.S. power developer Exus Renewables North America has acquired four large-scale solar projects in Louisiana and Wisconsin from ibV Energy Partners and is in talks with potential data-center customers interested in buying electricity from the sites, Exus CEO Jim Spencer told Reuters.

PDR expands into Canada with fully operational Toronto fulfillment facility

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Logistics

Van spot rate climbs 5 cents to $3.01 as diesel rises 32 cents

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Trucking

On the Spot: Freight trends from DAT One and DAT iQ Spot market data for Sept. 20–26, 2026 (Week 39)

Ambercor Shipping delivers oversized storage tanks in USA

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Earlier this year, Ambercor Shipping USA—member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC)—successfully completed a major international transport operation in partnership with fellow WWPC member Origin FGL Lojistik in Türkiye.

Signal Commodity Radar | Spotlight: Iron Ore

Steel demand softens as iron ore flows face growing headwinds

Cold Chain Technologies launches ground-breaking reusable dry ice shipper

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Logistics

Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has announced the launch of the EcoFlex Dry Ice shipper, featuring patented new technology which raises the standard of protection for dry ice packaging.

Oklahoma City, Hartford and Cleveland among top markets in CoStar’s bulk logistics performance ranking

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Logistics

Oklahoma City, OK; Hartford, CT; and Cleveland, OH, are among the top-performing big-box markets, according to an updated ranking from CoStar, the leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

Shell takes final investment decision to double LNG Canada capacity

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Energy

Shell Canada Energy, an affiliate of Shell plc ("Shell"), today announced a final investment decision on LNG Canada Phase 2, which will double production capacity at the facility in Kitimat, British Columbia.

Brent at $105 as diesel export ban threat and stalled Hormuz talks hit markets from two directions – Rystad Energy market note

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Energy

Brent crude is trading at $105 per barrel today, up from $104 at last week’s close, as two risks converge on energy markets simultaneously – the unresolved Mideast conflict and rising diesel prices. Iran’s latest proposal for a phased Hormuz reopening was rejected by Washington over sequencing, pushing talks later into the week and driving oil prices up.

Gantrex and Villari partner to deliver advanced crack detection and structural health monitoring solutions

CBP issues Withhold Release Orders on Mitra Aneka Rezeki and Hardaya Inti Plantation

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

CN releases its 2026–2027 Winter Plan

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Africa’s hydrogen ambitions bring water, infrastructure and investment into focus

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Energy

ESI Africa’s Hydrogen Industry Insights Volume examines the systems, resources, skills and investment needed to move the green hydrogen opportunity forward.

Trucker Path expands reserved parking network

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Trucking

Safe Truck Parking adds more than 5,750 spaces across 25 locations

Four major tech fairs open in October attracting some 6,200 exhibitors from around the world

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Shipping Technology

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will stage flagship fairs for electronics and lighting in October.

Q-Free launches Dynamic Metering bringing modern cybersecurity to freeway ramp management

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Trucking

Adhoc.Express selects CargoCONNECT by CargoAi to bring digital live rates and instant booking into its ad hoc freight workflow

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Adhoc.Express GmbH, the Cargo Communication Organizer designed specifically for freight forwarders, today announced its strategic integration with CargoAi’s Quote & Book API and customized FlyWindow feature.

CargoTech: Connecting air cargo supply chain workflows across the ecosystem

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

From planning to production: Aerios, Wiremind Cargo, Rotate, and CargoAi, are driving the air cargo industry’s growing adoption of CargoTech’s digital ecosystem as it also expands into cargo operations for the first time, with the upcoming launch of a new compliance and sanctions tool in Rotate’s tech stack.

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