Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending January 17, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 17, 2026.

Green Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026

From Clydebank to Quayside: Interferry warning highlights the urgent need to deliver green shipping corridors

Interferry has warned this week that ferry operators are facing rising costs under the EU Emissions Trading System faster than practical decarbonization solutions are being deployed.

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026

Airforwarders Associations backs new Miami Air Cargo Association to tackle truck congestion

The Airforwarders Association has welcomed the launch of the Miami Air Cargo Association (MACA) and confirmed its commitment to work with the new organization to support the air cargo community at Miami International Airport.

U.S. Greenland dispute set to push Mercedes, Porsche, Land Rover prices higher

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | International Trade

On January 17, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a new 10% tariff will be imposed on the U.K., Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland as retaliation for their opposition to Trump’s initiative to control Greenland.

Signal Ocean | Weekly dry market monitor

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

The Baltic Capesize Index opened the week marginally firmer, while weekly performance remains lower, indicating continued sensitivity in the freight market.

Auto Care Association welcomes Automotive Communications Council

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Logistics

1,800 aircraft deliveries expected in 2026, says IBA

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

IBA's Chief Economist & Chief Data Officer, Dr. Stuart Hatcher, reveals his insights and predictions for the upcoming year as easing inflation, lower fuel prices and improving OEM production rates underpin a more stable outlook for airlines.

EU lawmakers stall US trade deal in protest over Greenland

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | International Trade

The European Parliament has decided to suspend its work on the European Union's trade deal with the United States in protest at U.S. President Donald Trump's demands to acquire Greenland and threats of tariffs on European allies who oppose his plan.

Trump tariffs on six EU nations could create US customs headache

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | International Trade

U.S. customs authorities will face a real challenge if President Donald Trump goes through with his threat to place tariffs on six EU countries - rather than the whole European Union - given the ease of movement of goods between EU members.

EU lawmakers deal blow to Mercosur trade deal by referring it to top court

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | International Trade

EU lawmakers voted on Wednesday to challenge the European Union's contentious free trade agreement with South America in the bloc's top court, a move that could delay the deal by two years and potentially derail it.

Spanish train drivers call for strike after deadly derailments

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Spain's biggest train drivers' union on Wednesday called for a nationwide strike to demand assurances for the profession's safety after three derailments in 48 hours caused crashes that left dozens dead, including two drivers.

US House panel to vote on bill to give Congress authority over AI chip exports

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | International Trade

A key Republican lawmaker scheduled a committee vote on Wednesday for a bill that would give Congress power over artificial intelligence chip exports, despite pushback from White House AI czar David Sacks, among others.

OPW Retail Fueling to showcase engineering excellence at WPMA

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Energy | Conventional

OPW Retail Fueling will highlight its latest offerings at Booth M475 during the upcoming Western Petroleum Marketers Association WPMA EXPO, Feb. 17-19, at the MGM Grand Resort in Las Vegas, NV.

Clean fuels require subsidies and mandates to survive in free market, Trafigura CEO says

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

Clean or low-carbon fuels require mandates and subsidies to cope with higher costs relative to conventional fuels, global commodity trading house Trafigura's chief executive Richard Holtum said at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.

Electric air taxi maker Archer partners with Serbia in global markets push

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Archer Aviation said on Wednesday it had partnered with Serbia as the country's preferred electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft partner, in a move to expand into global markets.

Norfolk Southern launches East Edge

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Intermodal

Norfolk Southern Corporation has launched East Edge, a newly cleared double–stack intermodal corridor connecting Chicago and New England.

US Postal Service opens bidding for last‑mile delivery access to raise revenue

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | Logistics | Integrators

The U.S. Postal Service said on Tuesday it is launching an online bidding platform to take proposals for access to its last‑mile delivery network, opening more than 18,000 destination delivery units and local processing centers nationwide to a broader range of customers that could raise badly needed funds.

Trump to speed permits for deep-sea mining in international waters

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

The Trump administration is pressing ahead on Wednesday with an effort to encourage U.S. exploration of the deep sea by accelerating permitting for companies hunting for critical minerals in international waters, a move that is likely to face environmental and legal concerns.