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Saddle Creek Logistics Services names Martin CEO

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Saddle Creek Logistics Services named Grady Martin Chief Executive Officer as part of a planned leadership transition.

Logistics

Reuters | July 01, 2026

CMA CGM to buy FedEx third-party logistics arm in $1.4 billion deal

CMA CGM has agreed to acquire FedEx's third-party logistics business for an enterprise value of $1.4 billion, it said on Wednesday, as it seeks to expand its presence in the logistics sector and in the United States.

FRP completes new 170,800-square-foot infill logistics development in Hamilton, NJ

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Logistics

The newly delivered Logistics Center at Hamilton marks FRP’s first completed industrial development in the Garden State.

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions appoints Drummer as CCO

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions appoints Kersten Drummer as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective July 1, 2026.

Gulftainer strengthens Iraq’s global trade gateway

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Gulftainer announced the launch of its first dedicated feeder service linking the UAE and Umm Qasr, Iraq.

XPO Logistics powers the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Trucking

The Tour de France gets underway on July 4, with a team time trial for the first time in 55 years, and XPO Logistics is once again making sure the wheels of the race turn smoothly.

US, Canada, Mexico review trade pact, likely putting it into limbo as Trump demands changes

Reuters | July 01, 2026 | International Trade

Trade chiefs from the U.S., Mexico and Canada are due to review their trade agreement on Wednesday in an exercise expected to launch a decade-long sunset of the regional pact as they continue negotiations aimed at satisfying President Donald Trump's desire to shift more manufacturing to the U.S.

Uni-Tankers selects Sofar Ocean’s Wayfinder to sharpen voyage decision-making

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Uni-Tankers and Sofar Ocean announce a new partnership that will bring Sofar Ocean’s Wayfinder platform to Uni-Tankers’ entire fleet.

Maritime

Reuters | July 01, 2026

House Republican leaders urge Trump to let Jones Act waivers expire as scheduled in August

House Speaker Mike Johnson and several Republican leaders are asking President Donald Trump to allow waivers to a law on shipping between domestic ports to expire in mid-August as scheduled, rather than extending them further, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

ARTBA unveils 250 transportation projects that help tell the American success story

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Intermodal | Trucking

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) today unveiled a sweeping list of 250 transportation improvements that have fueled U.S. economic growth and enhanced quality of life during the past two and a half centuries.

U.S. refinery capacity has dropped from 2025 to 2026

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Energy

According to a report from the EIA, U.S. operable atmospheric distillation capacity has gone down about 1% from January 2025 to January 2026.

Svanehoj to supply LTD gauging systems for an LNGC-to-FSU conversion

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Energy | Conventional

Svanehojm has signed a contract with Drydocks World Dubai.

CPaT expands training solutions into other safety-critical industries

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

CPaT Global announced the expansion of its training technology and content solutions into additional safety-critical industries.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending June 27, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 27, 2026.

Portland International Airport main terminal completed

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The second and final phase of the globally acclaimed Portland International Airport (PDX) main terminal expansion is now open.

J. J. Keller and COSTHA release new benchmark study on hazmat transportation safety

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain

The J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights and COSTHA (Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles) announced the release of a new collaborative benchmarking study.

Emirates third daily flight touches down in Nairobi

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Just after 05:00 am this morning, Emirates’ long-awaited third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for the first time.

Trucking

Schneider | July 01, 2026

Planned Schneider leadership transition to take effect July 1

Company known for reliable service and flexible capacity enacts leadership changes for continuation of outstanding service under next President and CEO Jim Filter

CMA CGM PSS - from East Mediterranean to US East Coast

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM Group wishes to inform of the postponement of the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), previously announced with application date July 1st:

CMA CGM: Key compliance changes to shipments transhipping via German ports

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

In light of the ongoing modernization of EU Customs systems and security requirements, the German Customs Administration (Zoll) has implemented updates under the ATLAS Release 10.1 framework. ATLAS (Automated Tariff and Local Customs Clearance System) is Germany’s official electronic customs system used for all import, export and transit declarations.

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