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NTEA releases new resources to support commercial vehicle specification development

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2026 | Trucking

Wallenius Wilhelmsen delivers stable Q1 performance in uncertain markets

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported adjusted EBITDA of USD 389 million in the first quarter of 2026, slightly below the previous quarter.

FourKites bridges the gap between supply chain planning and execution with AI-powered inventory twin enhancements

FourKites | May 06, 2026 | Shipping Technology

New capabilities inject real-time execution intelligence into inventory planning, giving S&OP teams the operational visibility they have never had

Wärtsilä joins EU-funded consortium to further accelerate zero-carbon shipping for long-distance vessels

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2026 | Green Shipping

Wärtsilä has joined H4PERION to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping.

Qatar Airways Cargo announces the launch of Pharma Passive FlexTemp

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Qatar Airways Cargo has once again raised the bar for pharmaceutical air transport with the introduction of Pharma Passive FlexTemp.

Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc. earns national awards

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2026 | Logistics

Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc. has received national recognition from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) and the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF).

Greenbrier announces new $425 million leasing term loan

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2026 | Logistics

Brazil’s Lula to discuss tariffs with Trump in Washington, minister says

Reuters | May 06, 2026 | International Trade

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to discuss tariffs and cooperation in fighting organized crime at a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan said.

Lufthansa sticks to 2026 outlook despite $2 billion jet-fuel hit

Reuters | May 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Lufthansa kept its 2026 profit outlook on Wednesday, saying hedging, higher fares and cost cuts would help offset a 1.7 billion euro ($2 billion) jet-fuel hit to costs, sending shares up 6% even as labour strikes cloud the year ahead.

Netradyne acquires Moove Connected Mobility

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2026 | Trucking

Alaska Air launches $500 million debt offering as Iran war drives up fuel costs

Reuters | May 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Alaska Air said on Wednesday it would raise $500 million through a debt offering as the airline looks to bolster liquidity as a war-driven surge in jet fuel prices erodes margins.

Supply squeeze: Europe’s offshore wind sector sees turbine prices jump 40-45%

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2026 | Energy | Alternative | By The Numbers

Europe's offshore wind expansion is running into a structural supply constraint where the turbine market is becoming increasingly concentrated.

Silk Way West Airlines celebrates 10 years of operations to Japan

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Silk Way West Airlines is marking the 10th anniversary of its operations to Japan.

Accelleron opens new service station in Buenos Aires

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2026 | Logistics

Accelleron has opened a new, expanded service station in Buenos Aires.

Port of Brunswick again nation’s busiest auto terminal

For the second year in a row, the Port of Brunswick maintained its position as the nation’s busiest port for automobiles in 2025.

ITS Logistics Distribution + Fulfillment Q1 Index: Rising transportation costs test lean inventory strategies

ITS Logistics | May 05, 2026 | Logistics

LMI reports COVID-era transportation pressures, threatening shippers relying on lean inventory operations without proper replenishment infrastructure

The National Drayage Spot Market Index has increased by 8.8% YoY

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2026 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals

May reflects a freight environment increasingly shaped by a combination of softening global demand and structural constraints within the supply chain, rather than traditional seasonal strength.

International Trade

Reuters | May 05, 2026

US industries, trade groups split over Trump’s tariff probe on excess factory capacity

Domestic U.S. industries are urging the Trump administration this week to impose higher tariffs to curb the rising tide of exports from China and other countries with excess factory capacity, while import-dependent and agriculture groups want a more cautious approach to new trade curbs.

First refunds of Trump tariffs to start as early as May 12, customs agency says

Reuters | May 05, 2026 | International Trade

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency said on Monday it now estimates the first electronic refunds from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court will start as soon as May 12, a day later than an earlier estimate.

CMA CGM’s enhanced Eagle Express 1 makes maiden call at Port of Kobe, Japan

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

• The enhanced Eagle Express 1 (EX1), launched with a maiden call at the Port of Kobe, demonstrates CMA CGM’s commitment to Japan and the United States with expanded port coverage. • Introducing additional Japan port calls in Kobe, Nagoya and Yokohama, offering shippers faster and more reliable access to the U.S. West Coast.

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