Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Covenant Logistics and AAT Carriers named 2026 TCA Elite Fleet of the Year

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2026 | Logistics

The TCA Elite Fleet program recognizes for-hire truckload carriers that demonstrate excellence in creating driver-focused work environments. Now in its second year, the program uses a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation process that examines key performance indicators, including driver satisfaction, turnover, compensation and benefits, equipment quality, operational efficiency, and overall driver experience.

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2026

Port Authority’s airports record busiest year-end holiday travel season ever

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that its commercial airports served 5.8 million passengers over the year-end holiday travel period.

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | January 23, 2026

Port of Los Angeles handled over 10 million TEUs in 2025

Port of Los Angeles outlines a “Build Bigger, Build Smarter” vision as Executive Director Eugene Seroka reports 10.2 million TEUs in 2025 and unveils major investments in terminals, rail, technology, and zero-emission infrastructure.

Green Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2026

SDC 12: NGOs welcome clear guidance on IMO plans to reduce underwater noise

As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 12) closes, the Clean Arctic Alliance welcomed the clear guidance on how the IMO must reduce underwater noise pollution and its impacts.

Norfolk Southern: Significant Winter Weather Alert

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

At this time, all Norfolk Southern Intermodal facilities are operating under normal conditions and no terminal or gate closures are planned. NS will continue to monitor and adapt to conditions over the weekend as additional winter hazards may continue into Sunday. Customers are strongly encouraged to review local forecasts and Department of Transportation information for updates regarding conditions in their local areas.

Surge in international travel propelled Ontario International Airport to record year in 2025

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

According to data released by the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA), ONT welcomed 567,000 international passengers last year, a nearly 30% increase over 2024.

Port of LA selects developer for new Outer Harbor cruise terminal

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

The forthcoming state-of-the-art Outer Harbor cruise terminal will be developed by PCT to accommodate the newest and most environmentally sustainable cruise ships arriving in Los Angeles.

Mammoet appoints Suzanne Jungjohann as Chief Human Resources Officer

Mammoet has appointed Suzanne Jungjohann as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective 1 April 2026....

Signal Ocean Tanker Market Monitor | Week 4

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2026 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Cargo-flow analysis indicates that Russian crude shipments to India slowed in early January, as reflected in the 7-day moving average across the first three weeks of the month.

Yang Ming appoints Mr. Kevin Lee as the new President following Mr. Cliff Pai’s retirement

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2026 | Maritime | People | Appointments

The Company announced that the current President, Mr. Cliff Pai, has submitted an application for retirement, and that Mr. Kevin Lee, currently Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Vice President, will assume the position effective February 10, 2026.

Lloyd’s List Intelligence partners with SynMax to boost satellite-based maritime intelligence

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2026 | Shipping Technology

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving clarity, confidence, and decision-making across maritime risk, compliance, legal, and insurance workflows. By combining authoritative maritime intelligence with SynMax’s blend of technology and human-led analysis, the collaboration aims to support customers navigating increasingly complex challenges such as dark activity, spoofing, and high-stakes incident investigations.

2026 State of the Port of Los Angeles: Building Bigger, Smarter, Sustainably

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Seroka announced that the Port handled 10.2 million container units in 2025, the third-best in the Port’s 118-year history and the third time it has exceeded 10 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs). He credited that success and the Port’s 26th consecutive year as the nation’s busiest port to the hard work of the larger Port community and its many stakeholders.

CSX Corp.: Fourth quarter and full year 2025 results

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers

Revenue totaled $3.51 billion for the quarter, decreasing 1% year-over-year, as the effects of lower merchandise volume and reduced export coal revenue offset higher pricing in merchandise and intermodal, an increase in intermodal volume, and higher fuel surcharge revenue.

TexAmericas Center announces 2026 Annual Report

AJOT Newsroom | January 22, 2026 | Logistics

TexAmericas Center unveiled its 2026 Aspire – TexAmericas Center Annual Report, highlighting significant growth and achievements over the last year.

HAROPA PORT achieves record results in 2025 and accelerates the global rollout of its green corridor strategy

AJOT Newsroom | January 22, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

HAROPA PORT’s operations were shaped by an extremely unpredictable international environment, marked by the introduction of new US customs tariffs, the reshuffling of shipping line Alliances and strategies, and the normalization of routing via the Cape of Good Hope instead of the Suez Canal route.

Trucking

AJOT Newsroom | January 22, 2026

NAW Amicus: Expanded broker liability would raise costs and disrupt distribution supply chains

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors joined a coalition of business groups in filing an amicus curiae brief in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC.