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CEVA Logistics supports Watsons Thailand in expanding electric vehicle adoption

• CEVA Logistics and Watsons Thailand expand their contract with six additional EVs, now operating a total of 11 EVs to advance low carbon retail distribution • CEVA delivers real‑time‑tracked EV operations to power Watsons’ distribution network for Greater Bangkok area to reinforce visibility and monitor progress on its sustainability targets.

Ocean Network Express secures stake in Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Stena RoRo takes delivery of the 13th E-Flexer from the China Merchants Industry shipyard in Weihai, China

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Stena RoRo has taken delivery of the 13th ship in the 15 ship series of E-Flexer RoPax ferries from the China Merchants Industry shipyard in Weihai, China.

International Trade

Manik Mehta | March 30, 2026

Canadian opposition leader calls for tariff-free trade with the US

As the 2026 USMCA review approaches, Pierre Poilievre pushes for tariff-free U.S.-Canada trade while warning of rising tensions, shifting energy leverage, and high-stakes uncertainty across North American supply chains.

Grieg Maritime Group invests in jet sails

Grieg Maritime Group has signed a contract with GT Wings to install at least two of their AirWing™20 on their fleet.

Stena RoRo takes delivery of the 13th E-Flexer

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Maritime

Stena RoRo has taken delivery of the 13th ship in the 15 ship series of E-Flexer RoPax ferries from the China Merchants Industry shipyard in Weihai, China.

Aviator signs multi-year ground handling agreement with China Southern Airlines at Helsinki Airport

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Aviator Airport Alliance, a leading full-range provider of aviation services and part of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a new multi-year service agreement with China Southern Airlines at Helsinki Airport (HEL).

Energy

Stas Margaronis | March 30, 2026

High oil prices could boost global EV sales

Surging oil prices from Iran conflict risks could accelerate global EV adoption, boosting Chinese automakers and reshaping U.S. and global transportation economics.

Port of Rotterdam Authority and VOTOB take new step in combating tank storage spoofing

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

At the World Port Center, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and VOTOB (Association of Dutch Tank Storage Companies) to continue and expand a task force aimed at combating the fraud scheme known as storage spoofing.

Port of Oakland recognized for effort to protect whales and the environment

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals

Port receives Gold Award from protecting blue whales and blue skies

Natural gas liquids exports reached record highs in 2025

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Energy

Natural gas liquids (NGL) exports reached 3.1 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2025, growing 7% from the previous year.

Damen signs contract with the Polidano Group for two Combi Freighters (CF) 3850

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with the Polidano Group for the delivery of two Combi Freighters (CF) 3850.

Quito strengthens its financial foundation with Apollo

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

• €250M debt successfully refinanced • New €70M investment facility to support strategic growth initiatives • Financing structured with Apollo

TCE means Total Cargo Management (TCM)

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

TCE’s Total Cargo Management (TCM) service offers airlines a truly comprehensive cargo management solution that combines strategic sales excellence with full operational oversight.

Royal Air Maroc Cargo meets growing cool chain demand with enhanced facilities

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Royal Air Maroc Cargo is carrying out extensive renovation and expansion work at its temperature-controlled facilities at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN).

Major U.S. airports returning to normal as TSA workers set to get paid

Reuters | March 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Major U.S. airports that suffered massive disruptions for weeks after 50,000 Transportation Security Administration security officers went unpaid since mid-February say operations are returning to normal.

Democratic lawmakers seek data on US gun exports linked to cartels, criminal violence

Reuters | March 30, 2026 | International Trade

Two Democratic members of Congress are pressing the Commerce Department for detailed data on U.S. exports of semi-automatic weapons, citing concerns that legally exported American firearms are fueling criminal violence and arming cartels across the Western Hemisphere.

ARC fleet adopts LifeFinder safety technology for mariners

AJOT Newsroom | March 30, 2026 | Maritime | Technology

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) announced it would deploy the LifeFinder safety tech platform under a five-year agreement across its fleet of ten U.S.-flag roll-on/roll-off vessels to strengthen mariner safety and emergency response capabilities.

Alaska Air signals bigger first-quarter loss as fuel costs surge

Reuters | March 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Alaska Air Group on Monday estimated a bigger first-quarter loss as higher fuel prices due to the Iran war added to pressure from weaker demand in parts of its network.

Air Cargo

Reuters | March 30, 2026

US airlines face fuel-driven financial shakeout

When United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby wrote to employees about the oil price surge earlier this month, the most telling line was not about fuel bills or flight cuts. It was about opportunity.

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