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India and the widening tanker freight squeeze

This week’s Tanker Market Monitor tracks India’s return to Iraqi supply as Gulf oil movements recover amid persistent shipping risk.

Energy

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026

Category 2 Hurricane Isaias nears landfall, leading to potential energy production shut-ins

As of 4:00 a.m. Central Time on October 9, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects Hurricane Isaias to make landfall on the Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday, creating the potential for significant disruptions to energy infrastructure.

Energy

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026

New framework helps ports accelerate the safe transition to green fuels

As ports prepare for ships powered by methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen, they face a common challenge: how to introduce new fuels safely while keeping daily operations steady.

ENGIE, Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Zefier expand renewable electricity generation in the port of Zeebrugge

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

ENGIE will start the civil works for the construction of eight new wind turbines in the port of Zeebrugge.

DHL Supply Chain marks key construction milestone at Jena-Apolda logistics center

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain

DHL Supply Chain celebrated the key milestone ceremony for its new Jena-Apolda logistics center.

US order targets Chinese grid hardware as AI data center battery storage faces greater exposure

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026 | Energy

For transformers and high-voltage circuit breakers, the order arrives after the market has largely already moved. China supplied just 3% of US transformer imports and under 1% of breaker imports by value in the 12 months to June 2026.

Mastio study names Estes best value national carrier for fifth straight year

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026 | Trucking

Estes also ranked No. 1 in four categories, including competitive pricing, rate stability and ease of using its website.

Comfygen brings AI-based logistics automation into courier delivery platforms

Comfygen Technologies | October 09, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Smart dispatch, route optimization and automated delivery checks now come built into the courier apps Comfygen develops for logistics operators.

Turkish Airlines carried 9 million passengers in September 2026

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Turkish Airlines announced passenger and cargo traffic results for September. During the month, the number of passengers reached 9 million and the total load factor was 86.8%.

Ozan Durak named YLP Global Winner at the 2026 FIATA World Congress

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026 | Logistics

The 2026 YLP Award highlighted the diverse challenges facing the global logistics sector, with the finalists showcasing innovative approaches to supply chain resilience, digitalisation, sustainability and operational efficiency.

CSX Corporation approve quarterly dividend

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers

CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $0.14 per share quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable Dec. 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business Nov. 30, 2026.

Averitt named Regional Carrier of the Year by Transportation Insight and Nolan Transportation Group

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026 | Trucking

The award was formally presented during the organizations’ Carrier Summit, where Averitt was honored alongside one other transportation provider.

SAESA welcomes 4,600 MW battery storage plan, calls for integrated energy planning

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026 | Energy

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming critical system infrastructure, supporting flexibility, reducing avoidable curtailment, shifting energy into periods of demand and strengthening security of supply

SLB opens Pemba fluids systems plant to support Mozambique offshore energy development

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

New facility expands in-country drilling and completion fluids capability, advancing the next phase of SLB's growth in Mozambique

Silk Way West Airlines expands digital booking access through CargoAi

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Building on the digital partnership announced at Air Cargo China 2026 in Shanghai, the integration now enables bookings for general cargo, lithium batteries, and dangerous goods through CargoMART, and direct connections to leading Transport Management Systems via CargoCONNECT, providing greater visibility, automation, and reach across multiple booking environments throughout the airline’s service network.

American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) activates for first Atlantic Hurricane of 2026

AJOT Newsroom | October 09, 2026 | Logistics

As Hurricane Isaias continues to intensify and approach U.S. landfall, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is urging Gulf Coast businesses to heed local advisories and warnings – and asking logistics professionals everywhere to be ready to help.

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