AJOT Newsroom | May 08, 2026 | Logistics
Averitt has expanded capabilities at its Ocala, Florida, facility with the addition of 8,500 square feet of enclosed dock warehousing space, bringing the total square footage of dock and warehousing space to over 36,000.
Against the backdrop of a historic investment wave reshaping the Gulf Coast, UTC Overseas Inc. and Transoceanic Development LLC are pleased to announce the formation of UTC Transoceanic (“UTC Transo”), a strategic joint venture purpose-built to serve the complex logistics demands of Louisiana’s rapidly expanding energy, power, and industrial infrastructure sector.
The award highlights Averitt’s ability to support Trane with scalable capacity while maintaining strong performance across several key areas, including shipment growth, low claims ratios, billing precision and enhanced shipment visibility.
AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2026 | Energy | Alternative | Maritime | Technology
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) today launched an initiative to develop Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMR) for commercial shipping.
AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2026 | Intermodal | By The Numbers
April intermodal volume was expected to expand 3.1 percent relative to its pre-Pandemic baseline, according to the Intermodal Association of North America’s Intermodal Volume Index (IVI).
AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | People | Appointments
The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced structural updates and additions to its executive team.
AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Hyster announces lithium-ion batteries and chargers that are purpose-built for Hyster forklifts.
Reuters | May 07, 2026 | International Trade
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived at the White House on Thursday for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump expected to focus on trade, security and critical minerals as Lula seeks to reset their rocky relationship.
Reuters | May 07, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk
Fleet Advantage | May 07, 2026 | Trucking
Reuters | May 07, 2026 | Energy
Shell's first-quarter profit beat estimates and hit its highest in two years at $6.9 billion on Thursday, boosted by gains linked to the Middle East war, prompting it to raise the dividend by 5%.
Reuters | May 07, 2026 | Maritime
Nightly explosions of drones and missiles terrified Indian sailor Tithi Chiranjeevi after his ship was stranded in Iran for more than a month by the Strait of Hormuz blockade caused by the Middle East conflict.
AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2026 | Energy
The United States exported nearly 50,000 barrels per day (b/d) of renewable diesel and other biofuels—a category which includes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—in the second half of 2025 (2H25), about 20% of the combined production for those fuels.
AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2026 | Logistics
Company to highlight purchase, rental and mobile cold storage solutions at industry’s largest event
AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2026 | Air Cargo | General
Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has reported an excellent first financial quarter of the year, with charter numbers up, and revenue growth of more than 35% year-on-year; up to $380 million.
AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters
• Merger of heyworld GmbH and CB Customs Broker GmbH formally completed as of May 6th • GlobeCross offers digital customs and eCommerce solutions
AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2026 | Shipping Technology
COAX Software ihas announced the completion of a custom AI-based platform for predictive delivery and driver safety for a mid-size logistics company that runs 500 vehicles between Ukraine and Poland - DriveIQ.
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Türkiye’s Albayrak Group for the delivery of an ASD Tug 2111 and ASD Tug 2813. This is the first contract between the two companies.
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