Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Logistics Plus Founder and Chairman Jim Berlin reappointed to G7 Business Advisory Council for Ukraine

AJOT Newsroom | June 18, 2026 | Logistics

Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), announced that Founder and Chairman Jim Berlin has been reappointed to the G7 Business Advisory Council for Ukraine (BAC) for a new 12-month term beginning July 1, 2026.

Contargo makes logistics code available to everyone

AJOT Newsroom | June 18, 2026 | Logistics

West Calcasieu Port cuts ribbon on new tenant office building

AJOT Newsroom | June 18, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The WCP’s new tenant office building has three of four 1,100-square feet suites available for lease. Suite tenants will also have access to a state-of-the-art conference room.

Energy

Reuters | June 17, 2026

While Trump hails Gulf oil flowing, Iran’s fleet also gearing up to boost exports

While U.S. President Donald Trump has recently hailed the resumption of oil flows from Gulf allies, Iran, too, appears

Energy

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026

CORE POWER, Maersk, LR and the Port of Rotterdam publish study on port calls for nuclear ships

A joint development consortium including CORE POWER, Maersk, LR and the Port of Rotterdam published a seminal White Paper examining the safety and regulatory considerations associated with a nuclear-powered feeder ship calling at a major EU port.

Port of Galveston seeking to unlock Pelican Island’s full potential

The port proposes to build a multi-use berth to support the $1 billion shipbuilding project and other growth opportunities, including roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) cargo and much-needed LNG marine fuel bunkering.

Volkswagon Group of America surpasses 250,000 vehicles shipped through Port Freeport

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 250,000 vehicles shipped through Port Freeport since establishing its Gulf Coast vehicle processing hub, highlighting the continued growth of its operations and partnership with the Port.

Beyond peak season: Rhenus signals new era of volatile shipping demand

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain

The traditional concept of a predictable peak shipping season is becoming increasingly obsolete, as global trade flows shift toward more volatile and irregular demand patterns.

Averitt earns 2026 Green Supply Chain Partner recognition from Inbound Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026

Enstructure to acquire Logistec Marine Terminal Division

Headquartered in Montréal, Québec, with operations in Canada and the United States, Logistec provides bulk, breakbulk, and container cargo-handling services and logistics solutions to marine and industrial companies.

BidBoardX expands carrier access to committed freight, bringing ease and efficiency to a fragmented marketplace

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Shipping Technology

C.H. Robinson, announced the launch of BidBoardX™, a digital freight tool that gives carriers direct access to the company’s portfolio of longer-term committed freight opportunities, while giving shippers the strategic carrier base and operational options they need in a fast-evolving economy.

International Trade

Pete Goldin | June 17, 2026

Presidential EO signals intent to tighten import compliance enforcement

President Trump’s new customs enforcement order signals a tougher era for import compliance, pushing importers, customs brokers, and logistics providers to strengthen tariff classification, country-of-origin controls, audit readiness, and trade data management.

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | June 17, 2026

Port Los Angeles throughput jumps 17% in May

The Port of Los Angeles posted a 17% cargo surge in May as importers moved quickly amid tariff uncertainty, higher fuel costs, and global supply chain risks, while weak exports continued to pressure U.S. farmers and producers.

Understanding the role of cmms in drilling and mining operations

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift

Where trucking claims costs go after the accident report is filed

Adam Zuccato, Chief Revenue Officer, Veritas Administrators LLC | June 17, 2026 | Trucking

Schneider drivers building legacy of safety, one mile at a time

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Trucking

Schneider National, Inc. is celebrating hundreds of drivers for reaching new safety milestones while delivering reliable performance for shippers.

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport nears completion on major dike project

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Port of Oakland and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) announced that work is nearly complete on a major infrastructure project that will protect the airport’s airfield from sea level rise and flooding from catastrophic earthquakes.

Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026

Broekman Logistics expands heavy-lift capacity in Rotterdam with Liebherr LHM800

Liebherr and Broekman Logistics present a new heavyweight to the Port of Rotterdam at the Broekman Project Services terminal. The new crane is one of Liebherr’s flagship mobile harbour crane models, offering a lifting capacity of up to 308 tonnes and designed for heavy and oversized cargo operations.

CMA CGM | PSS - From Far East to Male, Maldives from June 21st-June 30th

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Maritime

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