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Boeing, Airbus dismiss talk of imminent new jet designs

Reuters | October 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Executives from Boeing and Airbus dampened speculation of imminent decisions to replace their best-selling narrowbody models, telling a major audience of investors that it would take time to achieve the required jump in performance.

Chevron names McLachlan as VP of exploration

Reuters | October 07, 2025 | Energy

Chevron Corp on Tuesday named Kevin McLachlan as vice president of exploration, succeeding veteran executive Liz Schwarze, who will retire early next year after more than three decades with the U.S. oil major.

Slight rise in US air traffic controllers calling in sick seen since shutdown began

Reuters | October 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The number of air traffic controllers calling in sick since the government shutdown began has seen a slight "tick up", U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Monday, at times cutting air traffic staffing by 50% in some areas.

Solar groups sue Trump administration over cancellation of $7 billion in grants

Reuters | October 07, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

A group of labor unions, nonprofits and solar companies sued the Trump administration on Monday over its cancellation of a $7 billion Biden-era grant program that aimed to expand solar energy to low-income communities.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | October 07, 2025

PRPA announces retirement of President & CEO Stevenson

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced the retirement of Shaun Stevenson, President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 31, 2025.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | October 07, 2025

Port Freeport welcomes two new Super Post-Panamax cranes in centennial year

Port Freeport marked a historic milestone on Monday, September 22, 2025, with the delivery of two state-of-the-art Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes.

Shiplify and TLI partner to improve LTL quote accuracy and reduce billing discrepancies

Shiplify | October 07, 2025 | Logistics | Shipping Technology | Trucking

Integration combines Shiplify’s AI-driven accessorial identification with TLI’s ViewPoint TMS, achieving 99.5% accuracy in freight quoting and minimizing invoice surprises for shippers.

Hot shot trucking: The agile backbone for time-critical freight in the U.S. supply chain

AJOT Newsroom | October 07, 2025 | Trucking

Alabama Port Authority achieves 50-Foot channel depth, first vessel departs at historic draft

AJOT Newsroom | October 07, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk | Ports & Terminals

The Alabama Port Authority announced that the Mobile Ship Channel has officially reached its authorized 50-foot depth, marking a transformational milestone for the Port of Mobile and Alabama’s economy.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 39)

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Tonnages grow +4% in the third quarter of 2025

Veson Nautical Shipping Market Outlook: Q4 2025 forecast

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2025 | Maritime

Global shipping markets remain shaped by significant structural disruptions.

Brazil’s Lula asks Trump to remove tariffs and sanctions

Reuters | October 06, 2025 | International Trade

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva asked President Donald Trump to remove the 40% tariff on Brazilian goods and the restrictive measures applied by the U.S. against local authorities, Brazil's government said on Monday.

FedEx finalizes leadership team of upcoming freight division spin-off with CFO appointment

Reuters | October 06, 2025 | Trucking

FedEx said on Monday it has appointed former company executive Marshall Witt as the finance chief of its freight trucking unit, effective October 15, completing the leadership team for the division that is set to spin off in June 2026.

Supreme Court takes up Montgomery case: What it means for broker liability and federal preemption

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2025 | Logistics

On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II LLC, a case that could reshape how liability is assigned to freight brokers operating in interstate commerce.

GEODIS celebrates 500th dedicated freighter flight from Asia to Mexico

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, today announced a significant milestone for its dedicated freighter network, celebrating the 500th successful flight on its route from Asia to Guadalajara, Mexico.

Givaudan automates compliance with Descartes’ denied party screening solution

AJOT Newsroom | October 06, 2025 | International Trade | Shipping Technology

EU’s von der Leyen confronts new no-confidence challenges

Reuters | October 06, 2025 | International Trade

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faced bids to remove her for the second time in three months when hard-right and left groups in the European Parliament presented no-confidence motions on Monday.

MIP welcomes first 400-meter mega vessel at newly completed EMH2 Terminal

Mersin International Port (MIP) marked a major milestone with the successful berthing of the 400-meter mega vessel MSC DITTE at its newly completed East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) Terminal, which spans 880 meters. The arrival of the 19,313 TEU container ship was celebrated with a welcome ceremony, underscoring MIP’s growing role in international maritime logistics.

California AG pledges more lawsuits against Trump’s green rollbacks

Reuters | October 06, 2025 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Mexico’s Sheinbaum ‘confident’ in favorable trade deals, readies tech projects

Reuters | October 06, 2025 | International Trade

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Sunday she is confident her government will reach a favorable agreement with the United States and other nations regarding trade, and will in parallel present developments in a plan to boost local tech.

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