Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

FIATA launches 2026 Market Report and the FIATA Forever: A Leadership Legacy

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2026 | Logistics

As geopolitical disruption continues to reshape global trade routes, FIATA, the global voice of freight logistics, is calling for stronger, more connected and adaptable supply chains, with freight forwarders playing a central role in helping businesses navigate an increasingly uncertain trading environment.

Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update – 8/10/26

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Neighborhood Intelligence to streamline supply chain and merchandise planning with RELEX

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Omni-channel home retailer selects AI-driven platform to improve inventory allocation, boost product availability, and upgrade planning across their portfolio of brands

Mexican auto exports slump in September as US tariffs take toll

Reuters | October 08, 2026 | International Trade

Mexico's auto exports posted their biggest slump so far this year, data from statistics office INEGI showed on Wednesday, a decline analysts attributed to tariff policies from the US, the biggest market for the Latin American country's top industrial sector.

US Logistics Growth Index falls to 52.9 in September 2026 – lowest in 3 months

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2026 | Logistics

IFCO introduces Atlas, the next-generation hybrid pallet engineered for modern North American supply chains

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2026 | Logistics

IFCO, a leading provider of reusable packaging solutions, announced the launch of Atlas, the reusable, next-generation hybrid pallet engineered to meet the evolving demands of modern North American supply chains.

CMA CGM and DSV strengthen their partnership to accelerate low-carbon shipping through ACT+

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2026 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Liner Shipping

• DSV chooses CMA CGM’s ACT+ low-carbon shipping solution to support a targeted reduction of 12,000 tons of CO2 emissions over two years • The agreement reflects the shared commitment of CMA CGM and DSV to accelerating the decarbonization of global supply chains • ACT+ enables up to 83% CO2 emissions reductions through the use of low-carbon fuels, including second-generation UCOME-based biofuels and BioLNG

Nor-Shipping targets tomorrow’s vessels today with 2027 award call

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2026 | Maritime

Nor-Shipping targets tomorrow’s vessels today with 2027 award call

USDOT awards $25 million grant to Metro for SR-71 Gap Closure Safety Project

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2026 | Trucking

EMCO Industries brings automated heavy-duty plant online, names Sornberger to lead sales

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2026 | Trucking

Oklahoma manufacturer, EMCO, dedicates its new 30,000-square-foot facility exclusively to heavy-duty trailer springs and adds a 35-year industry veteran to serve OEMs seeking domestic supply and predictable lead times.

Race against the production line: Europe’s automotive airfreight pressure points

Isidro Nuñez Oñate, Senior Manager Cargo Charter – Chapman Freeborn | October 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | Charters

When a car plant is about to run out of parts, every hour of downtime has a price. For many carmakers, an emergency charter turns out to be the cheaper way out.

Identifying the #1 fleet management software development company: 10 best vendors in 2026

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2026 | Trucking

CNBC/NRF retail monitor shows 12th month of sales growth in September

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2026 | International Trade

October represents the full transition for the Retail Monitor to its newly enhanced methodology.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2026

Import cargo’s extended peak season wrapping up

This year’s drawn-out peak shipping season appears to finally be ending, with import volume at the nation’s major container ports starting to slow down compared with persistent high numbers over the summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.