Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

VMD Corp to deliver passenger and baggage screening services at San Francsico International Airport

AJOT Newsroom | July 07, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Logistics robots market to surpass $91.4 billion by 2035

AJOT Newsroom | July 07, 2026 | Logistics

Realterm acquires prime IOS asset in Hamburg, Germany

AJOT Newsroom | July 07, 2026 | Logistics

Realterm announced the acquisition of an industrial outdoor storage (IOS) property in Hamburg, Germany.

IFOY AWARD Opens Applications for Three New Jury Seats

AJOT Newsroom | July 07, 2026 | Logistics

The IFOY Organization has opened applications for three new seats on the Award jury.

Offshore operations: Why small improvements no longer cut it?

Carsten Haagensen, Ocean Infinity | July 07, 2026 | Energy | Project / Heavy Lift

For decades, the industry has improved safety, efficiency and cost through better tools and oversight, but within an operating model that has barely changed. That approach is now reaching its limits.

Soaring AI shipments invigorate air cargo’s resilience as global demand rises +7% in June

AJOT Newsroom | July 07, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Exceptional demand for semiconductors and AI-related hardware inspired a +7% growth in global air cargo demand in June, but spot rates continue to ease in line with expectations after a calming of the Middle East conflict, restoration of capacity through the big Gulf airport hubs, and a fall back in jet fuel prices, according to the latest market data from industry analysts Xeneta.

FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders rose in June to 30,500 units

AJOT Newsroom | July 06, 2026 | Trucking

FTR reports North American (N.A.) Class 8 preliminary net orders rose to 30,500 units in June, up 16% from May and 241% year over year (y/y) against a very weak comparison.

Realterm and SARAA forge strategic partnership to deliver new state-of-the-art cargo facility at Harrisburg International Airport

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

New cargo development to unlock up to 105,000 SF of flexible, LEED-certified air cargo capacity at key Mid-Atlantic gateway

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.