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Air Cargo

Stuart Todd | December 16, 2025

Momentum gathers in East Africa to move the transport of fresh produce from air to sea

Discover the growing momentum in East Africa as industry leaders, governments, and AI-enabled logistics innovations drive a major modal shift of flowers, fruits, and vegetables from air to sea freight for cost, capacity, and carbon benefits.

Austal USA expands digital transformation with SSI ShipbuildingPLM

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2025 | Maritime

SSI announced that Austal USA, a partner since 2005, will use its ShipbuildingPLM product lifecycle management (PLM) solution to further expand its digital transformation.

Odfjell has launched the first operational green corridor between Brazil and Europe

AJOT Newsroom | December 15, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Bulk

Based on certified sustainable biofuel, this initiative sets a new benchmark for deep-sea decarbonization, demonstrating that low-carbon solutions are available today.

Yang Ming announces 2026 East-West service network

AJOT Newsroom | December 15, 2025 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM BAF update - Tunisia Roro service

AJOT Newsroom | December 15, 2025 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Finnlines marks six months of its newly added Poland connection on the North Sea & Biscay Line

AJOT Newsroom | December 15, 2025 | Maritime

Finnlines has celebrated the six-month milestone of its new connection on the North Sea & Biscay Line at an event held on 12 December in Gdynia, Poland.

Geopolitical risks increasingly drive deteriorating shipping outlook

AJOT Newsroom | December 12, 2025 | Maritime

These risks include potential tariff-related escalation; other protectionism-driven tensions such as port fees; the possible resumption of Red Sea transits; a potential conflict in Venezuela; and increasing competition for control of shipping value chains.

Major automakers say China poses ‘clear and present threat’ to US auto industry

Reuters | December 11, 2025 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Major automakers on Thursday urged Washington to prevent Chinese government-backed automakers and battery manufacturers from opening U.S. manufacturing plants, warning the industry's future is at stake.

Turning screws on Russia should not impact legitimate maritime sector, say Cyprus and Malta

Reuters | December 11, 2025 | Maritime

Discussions on the need to tighten sanctions on Russia, including the possibility of a blanket ban on providing maritime services, should not be at the expense of legitimate businesses in the industry, key EU shipping nations Cyprus and Malta said.

Maritime

Stuart Todd | December 11, 2025

Suez Canal traffic returns…with questions

Suez Canal return beckons for ocean shipping lines, and with it, significant challenges.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | December 11, 2025

COSCO Shipping North America: 2024 Sustainability Report

The report underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to integrating sustainability into its core operations while advancing its role as a leading end-to-end supply chain service provider in North America.

World Shipping Council flies the flag for ocean shipping at UN launch of Decade of Sustainable Transport

AJOT Newsroom | December 10, 2025 | Maritime

The World Shipping Council (WSC) today joined political leaders and transport industry representatives at the United Nations launch of the Decade of Sustainable Transport, highlighting the essential role of ocean shipping in cutting emissions across global supply chains.

International extends Chinese marine coatings partnership to accelerate transition to sustainable shipping

AJOT Newsroom | December 10, 2025 | Maritime

The two companies have been partners since 2016, and the expanded collaboration will involve AkzoNobel supplying a significant volume of International® coatings for a number of drydocking projects in 2026. Focused on six vessels, it will enhance the fleet’s operational efficiency and environmental performance.