Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd begin return to Suez Canal trade route

Reuters | July 06, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will resume some sailings through the Suez Canal under their Gemini joint network, Maersk said on Monday, hitting shares of both companies because of the potential impact on freight rates.

Ocean Network Express launches new Mediterranean Africa service

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of its new Mediterranean Africa Express Service (MAX).

Air Cargo

Stuart Todd | July 06, 2026

FedEx SC purchase, strategic partnership, take CMA CGM to a new level in US

CMA CGM’s $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain will sharply expand its U.S. warehousing footprint, deepen its FedEx partnership, and accelerate its strategy to build more resilient, integrated ocean, air, and logistics networks.

Port Freeport welcomes Höegh Sunrise during inaugural call

The arrival of Höegh Sunrise highlights Port Freeport's ongoing role as a major gateway for the automotive industry and emphasizes the strength of its partnership with Höegh Autoliners.

Weekly Air Cargo Trends – June 22 to 28, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

June tonnages up +9% on last year while spot rates slightly soften

OOCL Wisdom completes first green methanol bunkering and commences maiden voyage at Qingdao Port

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL)'s first methanol dual-fuel containership, OOCL Wisdom, completed its first green methanol bunkering and commenced its maiden voyage at Qingdao Port, marking another milestone in the company's fleet development and low-carbon transition.

CMA CGM PSS - From China to West Africa

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM PSS - From the Indian Subcontinent to Latin America

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM PSS - From the Indian Subcontinent to the Red Sea

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026

Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s MS Toledo first cargo ship to call at the Port of Galveston’s new 1,410-foot-long berth

The Port of Galveston’s new cargo berth officially opened for business July 2 with a Wallenius Wilhelmsen cargo carrier delivering roll-on/roll-off cargo at the West Port Cargo Complex.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 took center stage in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July as tens of thousands gathered for the America250 Block Party, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Value Maritime appoints Hai Cheung China as technical consultant and agent in China

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Maritime | Technology

Dutch emissions-reduction technology innovator Value Maritime has signed a commercial representation agreement with Hai Cheung China, appointing the company as its technical consultant and agent for the Chinese market.

Terminal Portuario de Guayaquil surpasses 2,200 hours of training with state of the art port simulators

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

In the first half of 2026, Terminal Portuario de Guayaquil (TPG), a Hanseatic Global Terminals port, has already accumulated more than 1,000 hours of training for reachstacker operators and more than 1,200 hours for STS and RTG crane operators through its state-of-the-art simulators.

Hannibal expands its connections with Northern Europe with the new Melzo – Rotterdam Europoort intermodal service

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Hannibal announces the launch of a new rail service between the Melzo inland terminal (Rail Hub Milano) and Europoort Rotterdam, one of the main logistics hubs in the European and global supply chain

Airforwarders Association issues new IATA framework forwarder risk warning on new IATA air waybill

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

U.S. Association advises freight forwarders to confirm contractual arrangements with every airline and review insurance cover as revised IATA Direct Air Waybill framework comes into effect

Unilode launches Fire Containment Cover Leasing Solutions - expanding flexible safety support for airlines

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Unilode Aviation Solutions, the global leader in outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management, today announced the launch of its Fire Containment Cover (FCC) Leasing Solutions, providing airlines with flexible access to certified fire containment equipment without requiring ownership.

CN reports June grain movement

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

CN announced today that it established a new monthly record for grain movement across its network. In June, CN moved 2.67 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada, surpassing the previous June record of 2.64 MMT set in June 2020.