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US, China discuss farm goods, managed trade in ‘remarkably stable’ Paris talks

Reuters | March 16, 2026 | International Trade

Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials held "remarkably stable" talks in Paris on Sunday that touched on potential areas of agreement in agriculture,

Canada’s annual inflation rate eases to 1.8% in February ahead of expected energy shock

Reuters | March 16, 2026 | International Trade

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, after prices in the same period a year ago had risen sharply when the government's sales tax relief ended, Statistics Canada said on Monday.

Trump adviser says Iran ‘terror premium’ inflated oil prices for decades

Reuters | March 16, 2026 | Energy

Neutralizing Iran could make crude oil much cheaper because the threat posed by Tehran imposed a "terror premium" that

CPaT announces new contract with Ethiopian Airlines

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

CPaT Global announced a new contract with Ethiopian Airlines.

International Trade

Reuters | March 16, 2026

US allies rebuff Trump’s request for support in Strait of Hormuz

Several U.S. allies said on Monday they had no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, rebuffing a request by President Donald Trump...

NTEA releases 19th edition of Truck Equipment Handbook

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | Trucking

NTEA – The Work Truck Association released the 19th edition of its Truck Equipment Handbook, a comprehensive pocket guide for commercial vehicle components and equipment.

Port Freeport announces winners of the 26th Annual Take-A-Child Fishing Tournament Logo Drawing Contest

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port Freeport is pleased to announce the winners of the 26th AnnualTACFT Logo Drawing Contest, an annual tradition that highlights the creativity of youth across the Port Freeport Navigation District and builds excitement for one of the region’s most anticipated family events.

transport logistic China and air cargo China to expand exhibition space for 2026

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | International Trade

transport logistic China and air cargo China will significantly expand their exhibition footprint in 2026.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026

Evergreen Marine Corporation strengthens reefer fleet and cold chain network

Evergreen Marine strengthens its global cold chain network with its first order of 6,000 Daikin ZeSTIA reefer containers, boosting energy-efficient temperature control for transporting fresh produce and other perishable cargo worldwide.

Aurrigo International brings Auto Dolly-Tug® and Auto-Shuttle® to PTE World 2026

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

One of the leading experts in baggage/cargo handling and passenger transport is bringing two of its latest solutions to Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE) 2026.

Moment’s APAC study reveals inflight connectivity has become a strategic driver

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Moment unveils the Asia-Pacific insights from its Inflight Connectivity Report, highlighting one of the world’s fastest-maturing connectivity markets.

Vehicle maintenance prioritized to offset major unforeseen disruptions

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | Logistics | By The Numbers

New survey data by Tech.co has revealed that nearly a quarter (22%) of U.S. logistics businesses are prioritizing vehicle upkeep.

Executive panel to discuss yard operations as an emerging supply chain risk

YMX Logistics | March 16, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain | Rethinking the Supply Chain

Additionally, the research has identified several emerging market signals, and the panel will explore what these trends mean for enterprise leaders responsible for yard operations performance across multi-site distribution networks.

Atlantic Logistics marks quarter-century of excellence

Atlantic Logistics | March 16, 2026 | Logistics | By The Numbers

Over the past quarter century, Atlantic Logistics has coordinated hundreds of thousands of shipments through a network of more than 8,500 carrier partners, providing truckload, LTL, flatbed, refrigerated, specialized and international freight solutions.

NorthPort advances Pier 14 infra upgrades

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

NorthPort continues to make progress on the structural strengthening of Pier 14 as part of its three-year terminal upgrade program.

DOE announces $500M to strengthen domestic critical materials processing and manufacturing

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | Energy

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | March 13, 2026

Port of Los Angeles posts 3% rise in February cargo

Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes rise 3% in February, marking the port’s second-busiest February ever as imports surge, exports tick up, and industry leaders warn of fuel cost spikes and global supply chain disruptions tied to Middle East tensions.

Weekly natural gas storage report supplement

AJOT Newsroom | March 13, 2026 | Energy

This represents a net decrease of 38 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 141 Bcf higher than last year at this time and 17 Bcf below the five-year average of 1,865 Bcf. At 1,848 Bcf, total working gas is within the five-year historical range.

Trucking

AJOT Newsroom | March 13, 2026

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index could fall to a record low

FTR’s current forecast, which was locked in before military strikes on Iran, anticipated that the SCI for February would be weaker than January’s -5.0 reading, which indicated the toughest overall conditions for shippers since May 2022.

Neace Transportation: Building America’s most connected logistics family

AJOT Newsroom | March 13, 2026 | Trucking

What started as Talon Logistics with just two employees and five drivers has become Neace Transportation: a vibrant, multi-division team that proudly serves customers across the United States and Canada.

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