Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

More US soybean shipments to China due to load through mid-December

Reuters | December 03, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Shipments of U.S. crops to China are accelerating after a tense tariff war had stalled trade for months, with at least six bulk cargo vessels scheduled to load with soybeans at Gulf Coast terminals through mid-December, according to a shipping schedule seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

FedEx extends presence at 100 Enterprise to support regional air cargo operations at Stewart International Airport

RRNNJ represents CenterPoint in 125,000 SF renewal of prime asset connected to Stewart International Airport

Trump to propose sharp rollback in US vehicle fuel economy rules

Reuters | December 03, 2025 | Energy | Trucking

The Trump administration on Wednesday will propose a significant rollback of fuel economy standards finalized by former President Joe Biden last year in its latest push to make it easier for automakers to sell gas-powered cars, automakers and sources told Reuters.

The AI frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis

Reuters | December 03, 2025 | International Trade

An acute global shortage of memory chips is forcing artificial intelligence and consumer-electronics companies to fight for dwindling supplies, as prices soar for the unglamorous but essential components that allow devices to store data.

Chicago superhub powers next chapter of SpeedX growth

AJOT Newsroom | December 03, 2025 | Logistics

SpeedX, a technology-driven leader in last-mile parcel delivery, has opened a new Class A e-commerce and freight superhub in Chicago, signaling the next stage of its nationwide expansion.

New analysis supports freight rail’s role in containing inflation and strengthening supply chains

AJOT Newsroom | December 03, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

A new analysis from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Policy and Economics team underscores freight rail’s critical role as a supply chain stabilizer—helping mitigate inflationary pressures and reduce price volatility compared to other freight modes.

US FTC says Boeing must divest Spirit AeroSystems assets to proceed with merger

Reuters | December 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday it would require Boeing to divest significant Spirit AeroSystems assets to resolve competition concerns around its $8.3 billion acquisition of the airline supplier.

US import prices unexpectedly flat in September

Reuters | December 03, 2025 | International Trade

U.S. import prices were unexpectedly unchanged in September as high costs for consumer goods, excluding motor vehicles, were offset by cheaper energy products.

DNV awards MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International and CIMC ORIC AiP for new 21,700 TEU ammonia powered mega-boxship

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to the joint consortium of MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC for a new 21,700 TEU ammonia-dual fueled ultra-large container ship design.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending November 29, 2025

AJOT Newsroom | December 03, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 29, 2025.

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | December 03, 2025

Port of Oakland’s McKenney & Brandes say infrastructure investments are key

Port of Oakland leaders say major infrastructure investments — including widened turning basins, new shore-power cranes, and rail upgrades — are critical to modernizing the port, cutting emissions, and winning new vessel business.

Open Logistics Foundation’s review of the year

AJOT Newsroom | December 03, 2025 | Logistics

In 2025, the Open Logistics Foundation demonstrated the impact of open source in logistics across many areas.

Newlab New Orleans and JERA partner to commercialize next-generation CO₂ capture technologies for power generation

AJOT Newsroom | December 03, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

WinGD and OPearl LNG Ship Management sign 15-year service deal for fleet reliability

AJOT Newsroom | December 03, 2025 | Maritime

WinGD has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Hong Kong-based OPearl LNG Ship Management.

Norse Ship Management emerges as digital leader

AJOT Newsroom | December 03, 2025 | Maritime

Cor De Man appointed CEO of Maastricht Aachen Airport

Cor de Man has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), as of 1 February 2026.

Kalmar and Patrick Terminals enter new 10-year strategic supply agreement

AJOT Newsroom | December 03, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Kalmar has announced the signing of a new 10-year strategic supply agreement with Patrick Terminals, reinforcing a partnership that has been key to Australia’s leading container terminal operator for more than two decades.

Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero, strengthening global collaboration in life science logistics

AJOT Newsroom | December 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

AXSMarine and KOBC globalize KCCI index

AJOT Newsroom | December 03, 2025 | Maritime | Technology

AXSMarine, a pioneer and market leader in advanced solutions for shipping professionals, and parent company of Alphaliner – a leading provider of in-depth analysis for the liner shipping industry – announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOBC) – Korea’s leading maritime-finance institution – to expand the global reach of the KOBC Container Composite Index (KCCI).