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Highway’s identity engine powers McLeod’s digital freight matching partnership

Highway | September 18, 2025 | Shipping Technology | Trucking

International Trade

Reuters | September 18, 2025

US import dependence on EU on the rise, outpacing China, study finds

The United States relies more heavily on imports from the European Union than commonly assumed, with the bloc surpassing China in both total value and the number of goods, according to a study from Germany's IW economic institute.

U.S. may ease India tariffs, India’s chief economic adviser says

Reuters | September 18, 2025 | International Trade

The U.S. may soon scrap the penal import tariff on Indian goods and also cut reciprocal tariff to 10-15% from the existing 25%, India's Chief Economist Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday.

Beetle that threatens Australia’s grains industry found in imported nappies

Reuters | September 18, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Goltens secures milestone Middle East distribution agreement with Germany’s PEINER SMAG

AJOT Newsroom | September 18, 2025 | Logistics

ICTSI Honduras sets regional benchmark with launch of first sustainability report

AJOT Newsroom | September 18, 2025 | Green Shipping

Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s subsidiary in Honduras, continues to set the standard for ports in the country and the CA-4 region with the launch of its inaugural sustainability report.

GCMD’s Project LOTUS confirms long-term operational feasibility of B24 biofuel blend in vessels

AJOT Newsroom | September 18, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

Australia’s watered down emissions target draws ire of environmentalists

Reuters | September 18, 2025 | Energy

Australia on Thursday set its 2035 emissions target at a reduction of 62%-70% from 2005 levels, a lower-than-expected figure that was criticised by green groups.

Carrier Transicold launches Reefer Enhancement and Next-Life Program

AJOT Newsroom | September 18, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

PIL marks historic naming ceremony of first LNG dual-fuel container vessel in Ghana

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2025 | Maritime

Pacific International Lines (PIL) held the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel at the Port of Tema, marking a historic first for PIL in Ghana.

Ethiopian Airlines Group brings together a diverse group of stakeholders in a two-day Bishoftu Airport project showcase

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Ethiopian Airlines Group in partnership with Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (DAR), and KPMG brought together a diverse group of stakeholders in a project showcase held at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel.

Pier G Container Incident joint information center scheduled to transition

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Joint Information Center for the Pier G Container Incident is scheduled to transition to agency-managed public information support Tuesday night under the Unified Command’s approval.

Stoughton Trailers redefines chassis technology

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2025 | Trucking

IAPH calls out for IMO NZF adoption at MEPC ES.2

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2025 | Green Shipping

As IMO Member States are set to vote in the week of 13 October on crucial amendments to the MARPOL Convention, IAPH Managing Director urges all stakeholders to support a global economic measure, warning that a mixture of national and regional measures could spell a “disaster for the maritime energy transition.”

Ridgefield Partners represents RAZR Logistics in sale to Best Warehousing & Transportation

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2025 | Logistics

Ridgefield Partners has announced that its client RAZR Logistics ("RAZR"), a subsidiary of Johnson Storage & Moving and leading provider of 3PL and 4PL warehousing services, has been acquired by Best Warehousing & Transportation ("BWT"), a portfolio company of Bluejay Capital Partners and Argosy Private Equity.

Stoughton Trailers unveils next-generation intermodal container

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2025 | Intermodal | Trucking

Stoughton Trailers, LLC has unveiled its 53-foot intermodal container, engineered to deliver unmatched durability, capacity and long-term value to today’s freight carriers and shippers.

LATAM Cargo Group strengthens its cargo operation from Brussels to Buenos Aires with increased frequencies

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Starting in October, the company will go from two to four weekly flights, reinforcing its offering in a strategic market for key industries such as pharmaceuticals and automotive.

GCT Deltaport transitions to 100% renewable fuels for diesel equipment in collaboration with Tsawwassen First Nation and Parkland Corporation

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2025 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Global Container Terminals (GCT) has announced that GCT Deltaport — Canada’s flagship container terminal—has now fully transitioned to 100% renewable fuel for diesel equipment, marking a major step forward in the company’s decarbonization journey.

oneworld alliance, member airlines and BEV launch investment fund to commercialize sustainable aviation fuel

• Led by cornerstone investors American Airlines, Alaska Airlines; with IAG, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines from oneworld alliance, and Singapore Airlines as part of initial $150M fund close • oneworld BEV Fund aims to identify, enable and scale lower carbon jet fuel of the future to support consumer demand, economic development, jobs and technology innovation