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Airforwarders Association members report disruption and rising costs from Middle East conflict

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

The majority of the Airforwarders Association members are experiencing operational disruption linked to the conflict in the Middle East, while half report increased costs, according to new survey data.

United Airlines bets bigger on premium travel as Iran war drives up fuel costs

Reuters | March 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines on Tuesday unveiled a broad aircraft and cabin overhaul centered on higher-end seating, pressing ahead with its long-term growth plan days after warning that oil could stay above $100 a barrel through 2027 and outlining plans to trim some flights in response.

Energy

Reuters | March 24, 2026

California sues US Dept of Energy over Sable oil pipeline restart

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said on Monday he has sued the U.S. Department of Energy to stop it from using a Cold War-era law to restart the long-disputed Sable Offshore pipeline system linking the Santa Ynez offshore platform to California refineries.

Valero shuts Texas refinery after explosion rocks diesel unit, sources say

Reuters | March 24, 2026 | Energy | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Valero Energy Corp has shut its 380,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, following an explosion and fire at a diesel hydrotreater unit, people familiar with the plant operations said on Monday.

SeaARCTOS announces Lloyd’s Register Type Approval for its SO₂ emissions reporting

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2026 | Green Shipping

SeaARCTOS has announced that its ARCTOS-1™ system has received Type Approval from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) emissions reporting.

Hactl becomes the first air cargo terminal in the world to roll out 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2026 | Green Shipping

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has achieved a world first in its quest to introduce and adopt 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets for cargo operations.

Vector Global Logistics honors B Corp month and second consecutive year as certified B Corporation

Vector Global Logistics | March 24, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Rethinking the Supply Chain

Achieving a B Corp CertificationTM is a mark of excellence and involves an extensive assessment process that evaluates how a company's operations and business model affect all stakeholders, including customers, employees, communities, and the environment.

Schneider drivers build stable careers with reliable freight, flexible options and transfer program

Schneider | March 24, 2026 | Trucking

In an industry where freight can be unpredictable and home time can vary, Schneider continues to stand out by offering steady miles, flexible driving jobs and a structured driver transfer process that helps nearly 2,000 drivers every year move into new roles without leaving the company.

US air system under strain: frozen funding, ICE agents in airports, crash shutting LaGuardia

Reuters | March 23, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The strained U.S. air-travel system was stretched even further on Monday after two pilots died in a runway accident that shut New York's LaGuardia Airport and President Donald Trump deployed armed immigration agents to help with hours-long lines that have cropped up at security checkpoints nationwide.

Committee leaders’ joint statement on runway accident at LaGuardia Airport

AJOT Newsroom | March 23, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Joint statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member André Carson (D-IN) regarding the runway accident at LaGuardia Airport in New York City.

Port of Oakland moves 163,254 TEUs in February as exports continue to outperform imports

AJOT Newsroom | March 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

The Port of Oakland processed 163,254 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in February 2026, a 16.7% decline from January and a 14.5% decrease year over year, as vessel activity slowed due in part to observation of the Lunar New Year.

Newark airport’s control tower evacuated after burning smell, FAA says

Reuters | March 23, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The control tower at Newark airport outside New York City was temporarily evacuated and officials ordered a ground stop on Monday morning after a burning smell, the FAA said.

Energy

Reuters | March 23, 2026

Oil prices have not climbed enough to cause demand destruction, US energy secretary says

Global oil prices have not climbed enough to cause demand destruction, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Monday at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, Texas, even as markets continued to gyrate and global oil prices remained near $100 a barrel due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

USDA launches TRUMP Mission to Vietnam to expand market access for American farmers

AJOT Newsroom | March 23, 2026 | International Trade

The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Vietnam.

Munich Airport and Lufthansa strengthen partnership

AJOT Newsroom | March 23, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Munich Airport and Lufthansa are strengthening their successful joint venture with a new agreement. Key elements include the start of planning for the expansion of terminal infrastructure and provisions for continuing and developing the partnership through 2056.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 11)

AJOT Newsroom | March 23, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Rates continue rising amid partial recovery of Gulf capacity

Port of Rotterdam continues greening efforts with EU financing

AJOT Newsroom | March 23, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €90 million to the Port of Rotterdam Authority for the installation of shore power facilities at three deep-sea container terminals in the port of Rotterdam.

Transport of converter reactor and insulator accessories

AJOT Newsroom | March 23, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

The Industrial Projects Team of Navigators Logistica, members of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for Bahrain, together with their Ground Handling Division recently executed a meticulously planned overland transport movement involving critical converter reactor and insulator accessories.

Damen delivers ASD Tug 2811 En Avant 19 to Muller Dordrecht

AJOT Newsroom | March 23, 2026 | Maritime

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered an ASD Tug 2811 to Muller Dordrecht.

Hands-on project management with logistics connect

AJOT Newsroom | March 23, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift

Project Cargo Specialists welcomes Logistics Connect as a new member in Ghana. With offices in Tema and Accra, they offer a variety of project logistics, forwarding and shipping services.

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