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AvaWatz awarded U.S. Department of Transportation contract to pilot predictive AI for vehicle fleet maintenance

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2025 | Shipping Technology | Trucking

Shipnet announces consistent growth for dry docking software

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2025 | Maritime | Technology

Norway-based maritime technology business, Shipnet has announced consistent growth since its launch in 2021 for its dry docking software with project numbers at an all-time high.

OTR Solutions unveils innovative fuel credit program with new OTR Fuel Card

OTR Solutions | September 29, 2025 | Shipping Technology | Trucking

OTR Solutions transforms access to fuel credit for carriers nationwide by removing credit checks and upfront barriers

Geopolitical risk premium pushes Brent to $70—Rystad Energy oil market note

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2025 | Energy

Energy markets enter the week on a strong note. Brent remains anchored above $70 per barrel, supported by a sizeable geopolitical risk premium after Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, tighter Venezuelan exports, and US pressure on Europe to accelerate the phaseout of Russian barrels.

Rose Rocket acquires Centro, accelerating AI in transportation with launch of TED

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2025 | Shipping Technology

Nash launches Pick & Deliver to unlock in-store fulfillment capacity

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2025 | Shipping Technology

Nash, the AI-native logistics orchestration platform, today launched Pick & Deliver, allowing grocery stores and other retailers to use delivery service providers (DSPs) to pick items from store shelves and deliver them to customers while keeping control of their product data and customer relationships.

American Airlines and Porter Airlines celebrate new partnership enhancing North American travel

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines and Porter Airlines are teaming up on a new codeshare partnership to give customers more ways to travel between the U.S. and Canada. S

Carrier to showcase innovative end-to-end cold chain solutions at Fruit Attraction 2025

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR) will spotlight its end-to-end cold chain solutions for the fruit and vegetable industry at Fruit Attraction 2025, taking place Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at IFEMA MADRID.

Garuda Indonesia goes digital

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

China urges Japan to stop putting Chinese firms on export control list

Reuters | September 29, 2025 | International Trade

Japan harmed the interests of Chinese and Japanese firms by adding some Chinese entities to its export control list, Beijing's commerce ministry said in a statement on Monday.

Ulsan Port achieves Korea’s first green methanol STS bunkering for bulk carrier

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) announced that it successfully completed Korea’s first methanol bunkering for a dual-fuel bulk carrier at Ulsan Port on September 28, 2025.

Amazon-backed aerospace startup Beta Technologies files for US IPO

Reuters | September 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology | Green Shipping

Aerospace startup Beta Technologies filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Monday, the latest company to join the rush to tap a record-breaking bull run in the equity market.

CSX appoints Angel as CEO amid activist pressure

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

CSX Corp on Monday has appointed Steve Angel as its top boss, replacing Joe Hinrichs, as the railroad operator fends off pressure from an activist investor while facing industry consolidation.

Germany assumes 15% U.S. tariff rate will apply to pharma, heavy trucks

Reuters | September 29, 2025 | International Trade

Germany expects the United States to apply a 15% tariff rate to pharmaceuticals and heavy trucks, a government spokesperson said during a regular press conference on Monday.

Trump says details coming on furniture tariffs

Reuters | September 29, 2025 | International Trade

President Donald Trump on Monday said details were forthcoming on tariffs for furniture imports, after announcing levies of up to 50% on such goods last week.

TotalEnergies cuts Capex outlook by $1 billion a year in cost-savings push

Reuters | September 29, 2025 | Energy

French oil major TotalEnergies on Monday reduced its annual capital expenditure guidance by $1 billion through 2030 as part of a $7.5 billion savings drive.

Lufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs, raises profitability targets

Reuters | September 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Lufthansa will cut 4,000 administrative jobs by 2030 and set higher profitability targets, the German airline group said on Monday, as it seeks to boost efficiency through digitalisation and automation.

US expands export blacklist to include subsidiaries

Reuters | September 29, 2025 | International Trade

The U.S. on Monday cracked down on companies in China and other countries that use subsidiaries to get around curbs on chipmaking equipment and other technology.