Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

KLM running out of de-icing fluid for planes in Amsterdam

Reuters | January 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Dutch airline KLM said on Tuesday that it was running out of fluid to remove ice from aircraft at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport where cold weather has caused thousands of flight cancellations over the past five days.

US farm agency names Benavidez as chief economist

Reuters | January 06, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday named Justin Benavidez, a former staffer on the House Agriculture Committee, as its new chief economist.

B&H Worldwide plays key role in delivery of life-saving rescue H145 helicopters

Two Airbus H145 rescue helicopters have arrived in New Zealand, marking a major milestone in the fleet renewal programme for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust and operator GCH Aviation, with international transportation managed by global aerospace logistics specialist B&H Worldwide.

Air Cargo

Stuart Todd | January 06, 2026

Prestwick Airport: Import hub for Chinese e-commerce and export gateway for Scottish salmon and whisky

Discover how Prestwick Airport is leveraging AI to transform from a Chinese e-commerce import hub into a critical export gateway for Scotland’s salmon and whisky industries...

CyberLogitec and BNCT to deploy AI-based safety monitoring system at Busan New Port

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

CyberLogitec has signed an agreement with BNCT, operator of Busan New Port Terminal 5, to implement an AI-based port safety monitoring and control system aimed at reducing collision risks between mobile equipment and personnel during terminal operations.

Softlink Global enters strategic partnership with MatchLog to transform container logistics across Asia

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026 | Maritime | Technology | Shipping Technology

Softlink Global, the digital backbone platform powering freight and logistics operations for more than 5,100 companies worldwide, has announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MatchLog, the world’s largest container-reuse platform.

Hall takes the helm of the Britannia Group

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026 | Maritime | People | Appointments

The Britannia Group announces that Mike Hall has formally taken up his post as Chief Executive Officer as of 1 January 2026, succeeding Andrew Cutler, who has now stepped down from the role.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026

Port of Virginia nears completion of dredging project; preps to inaugurate new ULCV berth at NIT

Both projects will be delivered in first part of 2026; industry taking note of progress

GA’s Governor’s Office of Highway Safety awards GOHS National Priority Safety Program Grant to Road Ready Foundation

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026 | Trucking

SupplyOne expands In the Midwest with acquisition of Wertheimer Box

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026 | Logistics

New Crowley business structure accelerates growth with Fowler and Fencil as division presidents

Strategic consolidation positions company to scale operations serving shipping, logistics and energy

Circle Logistics highlights tech-driven visibility and last-mile growth ahead of 2026

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026 | Logistics

Circle Logistics (“Circle”), one of the fastest-growing third-party logistics (3PL) providers in the U.S., today announced new advancements in technology-enabled visibility and significant investments in last-mile expansion, as the company prepares for continued growth in 2026. These strategic initiatives reflect Circle’s commitment to delivering real-time insights, greater reliability, and high-integrity service to shippers across industries.

Vang Jensen: Venezuela to Suez, spot vs contract strategy & what freight buyers must know in 2026

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Bjorn has worn every hat in freight: buyer, forwarder, consultant, and shipping executive. With 38 years in container shipping — including major buying roles at global electronics and automotive companies — he brings a perspective you won't hear anywhere else.