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AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026

TFI welcomes temporary Jones Act waiver to support fertilizer supply and access

The Trump Administration’s temporary Jones Act waiver aims to ease U.S. fertilizer supply disruptions caused by Strait of Hormuz closures, lowering transport costs and ensuring timely delivery to farmers during the critical spring planting season.

Port of Long Beach cargo up amid war, tariff uncertainty

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

Amid ongoing uncertainty over the impact of tariffs and conflict in the Middle East, the Port of Long Beach reported solid cargo volumes in February, Port CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba announced Wednesday during a virtual media briefing.

CMA CGM | PSS - From Asia to West Africa Central & South Ranges | China to East Africa, South Africa & Maldives

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Maritime

In a continued effort to provide our customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM informs its customers of the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)*:

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026

Logistec strengthens Gulf Coast capacity

Logistec announced two 120 tons harbor cranes are officially operational at the Port of Houston’s Care Terminal.

Averitt unveils new ‘Truckload Rate Quoting Tool’

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Trucking

Averitt has introduced a new feature on Averitt.com that allows shippers to receive instant truckload rate quotes and book shipments directly through the website. The new functionality enables customers with an Averitt.com profile to quickly generate truckload quotes for van, flatbed or refrigerated shipments moving anywhere in the continental United States.

Turkish Airlines adds London Stansted as its third gateway in London

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

With the launch of Stansted flights, which will be operated with 15 weekly frequencies, the flag carrier’s network in the United Kingdom has expanded to six destinations, following London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

CMA CGM | Advisory #10 - Middle East – Emergency Fuel Surcharge Update

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Maritime

Further to the Advisory #6 regarding the implementation of an Emergency Fuel Surcharge, the fuel market has experienced a significant surge driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Near and Middle East.

Yale recognizes 2025 Dealers of Excellence

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

To receive the award, dealers must meet rigorous business practice standards and performance criteria that are reassessed and modified annually for alignment with evolving customer expectations and heightened industry demands.

AAR reports rail traffic week ending March 14, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers

For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 508,737 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.1 percent compared with the same week last year.

Tideworks advances terminal modernization at Port of Miami

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Shipping Technology

POMTOC deployed the latest versions of Tideworks’ TOS, equipped with modern, user-friendly features and robust security standards. Designed with a flexible integration framework, the platform supports standardized APIs, allowing POMTOC to easily exchange data with third-party systems, terminal equipment, and partner platforms.

CPaT announces contract with Magnifica Air

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Pilot training includes Aircraft Systems, General Subjects, and Aircraft Procedures, while cabin crew training includes Aircraft Systems for Cabin Crew, Cabin Crew Safety Subjects, and CPaT’s Interactive 3D Cabin Trainer.

Port of Virginia: Construction complete on US East Coast’s deepest commercial shipping channel

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The channel dredging was completed Feb. 28, and the post-dredge survey to confirm the channel’s depth and width, along with additional maintenance work, is underway.

CSM Energy marks major milestone for next-generation onshore and offshore wind vessel project

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Energy

CSM Energy, part of Columbia Group, recently hosted the workshop in Limassol, Cyprus, which brought together key project partners including Deutsche Offshore, Schoeller Holdings, CSM Energy (CSME), CSM Cyprus (CSM CY), and Columbia Signature.

AI must be a tool for progress and not exclusion to attract women to shipping

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Columbia Group says that because AI is based on previous data, which may display a bias against women, it’s imperative to embed AI within the business so it can be used to make shipping more appealing to attract future generations of women.

KBR wins project management contract for Libya’s downstream expansion

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Energy | Conventional

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide contract management, project management and supporting technical services throughout the EPC phases of the project. This work is expected to be executed over 50 months.

Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas extends ULD Management Contract with Jettainer

AJOT Newsroom | March 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Under the extended agreement, Jettainer will continue to provide comprehensive ULD supply and maintenance services. In addition, the airline’s ULD fleet will now be progressively equipped with state-of-the-art IoT tracking technology, delivering real-time, end-to-end visibility across the entire ULD supply chain with unprecedented accuracy and actionable intelligence.