Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Italy’s offshore wind push languishes, putting climate goals at risk

Reuters | December 16, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

AAL Shipping successfully delivers tailor-made heavy lift transport solution

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2025 | Project / Heavy Lift

AAL Australia (AAL) has successfully delivered a tailor-made heavy lift transport solution for a major shipment of chemical plant components from Sattahip, Thailand to Dampier on Australia’s west coast. The project showcased AAL’s ability to adapt its liner resources to provide a dedicated tramp-chartering solution that met complex customer requirements.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Asia - Europe rates staying elevated on some early pre-LNY start

Industry Leaders highlight rising operational demands, digital gaps and the expanding role of seafarers in webinar

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2025 | Shipping Technology

The panel included Co-Founder and CEO at Kaiko Systems Fabian Fussek, Captain Kapila Malawwethanthri, Deputy Director and Head of Seafarers and Manning at the Bahamas Maritime Authority, Leonid Zalenski, Chief Operating Officer at Columbia Group, and Frans Ubaghs, Deputy Marine Director at INTERTANKO.

US FAA to spend $6 billion on air traffic telecom, radar

Reuters | December 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration head Bryan Bedford said on Tuesday the agency is committing $6 billion by year-end on air traffic control telecom infrastructure and radar surveillance systems that will be deployed by the end of 2028.

Oman Air Cargo launches four weekly flights to Singapore

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Operating a Boeing 737 MAX, the new route will leverage Singapore’s role as a global trading hub, providing access to onward connections across the Asia-Pacific region and supporting growing demand on east-west trade lanes.

JetBlue flight averts mid-air collision with US Air Force jet

Reuters | December 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

US business inventories increase slightly more than expected in September

Reuters | December 16, 2025 | International Trade

Swedish greenhouse gas emissions on rise again after government relaxes fuels policy, data shows

Reuters | December 16, 2025 | Energy | Green Shipping

Air Cargo

Stuart Todd | December 16, 2025

Momentum gathers in East Africa to move the transport of fresh produce from air to sea

Discover the growing momentum in East Africa as industry leaders, governments, and AI-enabled logistics innovations drive a major modal shift of flowers, fruits, and vegetables from air to sea freight for cost, capacity, and carbon benefits.

International Trade

Reuters | December 16, 2025

US pauses implementation of $40 billion technology deal with Britain

The United States is stalling the implementation of a $40 billion technology agreement with Britain, officials said, following concerns in Washington over London's approach to digital regulation and food standards.

Alfa Laval launches FCM LNG fuel supply system leveraging advanced cryogenic technology

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2025 | Energy | Conventional

As the maritime industry navigates its decarbonization journey, LNG has solidified its role as a transitional fuel.

Austal USA expands digital transformation with SSI ShipbuildingPLM

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2025 | Maritime

SSI announced that Austal USA, a partner since 2005, will use its ShipbuildingPLM product lifecycle management (PLM) solution to further expand its digital transformation.