Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

EU prepares to cut US import duties to avoid Trump tariff hike

Reuters | May 19, 2026 | International Trade

European Union negotiators were expected to agree on Tuesday to scrap import duties on U.S. goods to comply with the trade deal struck with the United States last year and ward off U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of much higher tariffs.

TMSA recognizes SMC³ with 2026 Purpose Award for advancing LTL sustainability collaboration

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Green Shipping | Trucking

Port Houston announces Rister as Director of State Government Relations

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | People | Appointments

Port Houston, an advocate of the nation’s busiest waterway, the Houston Ship Channel, today announced the appointment of Amy Rister as its Director of State Government Relations.

GCCA 2026 board leadership announced for GCCA; GCCF

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Logistics

Port of Richmond, CA awarded $11.22 million federal grant to modernize Berth 7

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026

U.S. Rep. Haridopolos delivers $20M federal grant to Canaveral Port Authority to expand cargo capacity

Funding supports $37M Port project to renovate North Cargo Berths 1 and 2, strengthening Port’s role as leading port of entry for transportation fuels

GOFO outlines plan to tighten U.S. nationwide delivery standard to 1–5 calendar days ahead of 2026 peak season

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Trucking

In Zones 1 and 2, GOFO already achieves 99% 2-day delivery performance and 55%-plus next-day performance; nationwide upgrade powered by linehaul, sortation, and network intelligence improvements — within GOFO's no-fee-increase commitment for 2026