Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

WCAworld expands global reach with launch of WCAworld China International Logistics conference

AJOT Newsroom | March 25, 2026 | Logistics

WCAworld has announced a major evolution of one of the industry’s longest-running events, as the SINO Conference officially transitions into the WCAworld China International Logistics.

Is Your Transportation Provider Ready for the Next Global Disruption? A Logistics Resilience Checklist

Daniel Sokolovsky, CEO and Co-Founder at Warp | March 24, 2026 | Logistics

For supply chain leaders evaluating whether their transportation provider is prepared for global disruptions, the following checklist offers a practical framework.

New York’s LaGuardia airport faces second day of delays, cancellations after collision

Reuters | March 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

New York's LaGuardia airport is facing significant delays and cancellations for the second straight delay following the deadly collision Sunday night between an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck on the runway.

Delta suspends special treatment for Congress as shutdown sows chaos in airports

Reuters | March 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta Air Lines said on Tuesday it would suspend special services for members of Congress, citing the impact of a partial government shutdown that has disrupted U.S. air travel.

US says more than 450 TSA officers have quit since funding standoff

Reuters | March 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

More than 450 Transportation Security Administration officers have quit since the start of a partial government shutdown on February 14, leading to massive delays at U.S. airports, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday.

New polling in key House Districts shows widespread opposition to bigger trucks

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2026 | Trucking

Survey comes as Congress debates allowing 91,000-pound tractor-trailers nationwide

Air Serbia to join Freightos booking platform

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

Fast digital payments offered to forwarders across the carrier’s entire European and American network

Signal LNG – Special Report – March 2026

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

LNG Shock: From supply disruption to system strain

Jungheinrich unveils high-voltage future with FalcOn

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2026 | Green Shipping | Logistics

• High-voltage technology for heavy counterbalance trucks with exceptional handling performance • Consistently reliable performance, unique lifting and lowering speeds, and ultra-fast charging for maximum availability and productivity • Developed for high-frequency continuous use with a focus on tough indoor and outdoor applications

TotalEnergies abandons US offshore wind, will invest $1 billion in fossil fuel projects

Reuters | March 24, 2026 | Energy

The United States and French energy major TotalEnergies said on Monday they would redirect nearly $1 billion from offshore wind leases to U.S. oil and natural gas production.

Fresh data reveals Maastricht Aachen Airport handles flowers up to twice the speed of other European airports

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

Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has produced new data confirming it processes flower cargo up to twice the speed of airports across the EU.

Middle East conflict to have limited near-term impact on Southeast Asia power markets

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2026 | Energy

Southeast Asia’s power markets are showing resilience to the ongoing Middle East conflict, but the crisis is reinforcing energy security as a central pillar of long-term power planning across the region.

Star Alliance opens Star Connection Centre at LAX

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

Strengthening seamless multi-airline connections at one of Star Alliance’s busiest transfer hubs in North America.

Cadeler delivers strong financial results while doubling fleet capacity

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2026 | Maritime

Cadeler has published its Annual Report for 2025, reporting strong financial and operational performance for a year in which it took delivery of five vessels, doubling its operational fleet capacity.

Maritime

Stuart Todd | March 24, 2026

Middle East conflict leaves breakbulk and project cargo players in limbo

Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate as conflict-driven blockades disrupt global shipping, leaving 1,000 vessels stranded and triggering costly ripple effects across oil, breakbulk, and project cargo supply chains.

Easter spending expected to reach a record $24.9 billion

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2026 | International Trade

Consumer spending on Easter is expected to reach a record total of $24.9 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

Ocean Network Express to enhance network with partnership with Donjon Group

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has successfully completed a long-term partnership agreement with Dongwon Group by acquiring an indirect but meaningful share in its secondary subsidiary, Dongwon Global Terminal Busan (DGT).

Yang Ming to launch China-Singapore-Malaysia service to strengthen intra-Asia service network

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation ("Yang Ming") continues to strengthen its Intra-Asia service network by launching the China-Singapore-Malaysia Service (“CSM”) on April 3, 2026, further deepening its regional network deployment and enhancing customer service efficiency.

CMT: Iran war will impact wider fleet safety

AJOT Newsroom | March 24, 2026 | Maritime

The escalating conflict in the Middle East and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz is set to become a major operational challenge for ship maintenance and safety, and not just for those ships operating in and around the Gulf.