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Portman closes on land and financing for Gateway 1960 in Houston

AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2026 | Logistics

Portman announced it has closed on the land and construction loan for Gateway 1960.

Diesel Laptops and Trucker Path announce exclusive limited-time diagnostic and navigation bundle

AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2026 | Trucking

Diesel Laptops and Trucker Path have launched a limited-time promotion.

Maersk advances the future of customs with expanded Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio

AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2026 | Maritime

As global trade regulations evolve, tariff exposure becomes harder to predict and sourcing decisions carry greater customs implications, businesses need faster, more connected ways to understand risk before products enter the supply chain.

Port of Vancouver USA Celebrates Arrival of 2 Millionth Subaru Vehicle

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

As the largest Subaru import gateway in North America, the port celebrates major milestone in its 33-year partnership with the automaker

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative reveals hidden benefits to save the ocean

E. C. Lauriat | August 17, 2026 | Maritime

The benefits of these less-discussed measures are obvious once it is brought up. Underwater noise causes terrible disruptions in marine life, which is mitigated by redesigning propellers to be quieter.

U.S. Army Corps grants Federal permit for Louisiana International Terminal

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted the federal permit authorizing construction of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), clearing the way for the nation's only new greenfield container port currently under development — a project positioned to redefine Gulf Coast trade capacity, strengthen the U.S. supply chain, and accelerate American manufacturing and commerce.

READY Logistics expands into New Kearny, NJ Facility

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Logistics

Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails

Reuters | August 17, 2026 | International Trade

Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to "fully offensive" due to the deadlock in efforts to agree a permanent

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026

Panama Canal marks 112 years of operations with a forward-looking vision

The interoceanic waterway, inaugurated on August 15, 1914, and expanded in 2016 with the addition of the Neopanamax locks, connects 180 trade routes and 1,920 ports in 170 countries by facilitating the movement of cargo with an estimated annual trade value of USD 444 billion.

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for June Reflects Unfavorable but Stabilizing Environment

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers

Market conditions in June were unfavorable for shippers though much less so than they have been for months. FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index for June improved by 10 points to -5.4 – the least negative index reading since January.

CN continues to advance locomotive innovations

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Following a successful initial pilot project with a hybrid locomotive, CN now has three locomotives being tested and is working to transform two additional locomotives into hybrid-electric platforms with AC traction technology by the end of 2026.

Cold Chain Technologies delivers $12 million saving for global vaccine manufacturer

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Logistics

Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has reported data from a key vaccine distribution project which ultimately helped to eliminate temperature excursions, reduce reships by 84%, and prevent 2 million pounds (907,000kgs) of waste to landfill.

Yen stronger as traders pare bets on Fed rate hike

Reuters | August 17, 2026 | International Trade

The dollar fell to its lowest level in more than two months on Monday as traders trimmed U.S. rate hike bets against the backdrop of a run

China’s premier calls for stabilising external demand as growth sputters

Reuters | August 17, 2026 | International Trade

China's Premier Li Qiang on Monday called for efforts to stabilise external demand and expand international trade cooperation, as weak domestic demand weighs on growth and

Ports & Terminals

Reuters | August 17, 2026

Canada braces for 50% US tariffs, with negotiators still far apart

Canada faces a new round of 50% U.S. tariffs this week that businesses said could cause job losses in some already struggling industries,

Stocks mixed, dollar falls on Fed rate bets, but yields rise

Reuters | August 17, 2026 | International Trade

U.S. stocks were mixed on Monday and the dollar fell to its lowest level since June, after a run of soft U.S. economic data, including an unexpected...

Canadian miner NexGen Energy holds talks with BHP as it seeks $1B for uranium project

Reuters | August 17, 2026 | International Trade

Canadian uranium miner NexGen Energy is sharing information and "talking regularly" with mining giant

Marine battery maker AYK Energy agrees two new workboat deals with Gebhard Electro

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

AYK Energy and Gebhard Electro are expanding maritime electrification with battery systems for a Damen dredger newbuild and the Port of Rotterdam’s RPA 8 patrol vessel conversion to fully electric propulsion.

Today in energy: Waterborne shipments from the U.S. Gulf Coast increased in April and May

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Energy | By The Numbers

Waterborne shipments of crude oil and petroleum products from the U.S. Gulf Coast (PADD 3) to the West Coast (PADD 5) more than quadrupled year-on-year in April and May following a waiver that permitted a broader group of ships to travel between U.S. ports. Shipments from the U.S. Gulf Coast to the East Coast (PADD 1) also increased.

CMA CGM North America appoints Natasha Griffin as CEO

AJOT Newsroom | August 17, 2026 | Maritime | People | Appointments

The Group operates throughout the United States and Canada, employing more than 10,000 people. As a leading trade partner in North America, CMA CGM transports over 5 million TEUs to and from the region each year. CMA CGM operates 38 services, with 25 ports of calls.

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