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Avianca Cargo starts freighter operations between Bogotá and Caracas

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Avianca Cargo announced the launch of its freighter operation between Bogotá and Caracas on Saturday, March 7, further reinforcing its commitment to connectivity and the development of trade between Colombia and Venezuela.

IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2026 | Maritime

The Council will focus on the impact on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

CMA CGM PSS - from East Mediterranean to US East Coast and US Gulf

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Tanker was attacked in Iraqi waters during transfer, operator says

Reuters | March 12, 2026 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Canada’s trade deficit widened in January, missing consensus estimates

Reuters | March 12, 2026 | International Trade

Canada's trade deficit in January surprisingly widened as exports fell more than imports, led by a meaningful drop in shipments of motor vehicles and parts, data showed on Thursday.

U.S. must honour EU-US deal in tariff investigations, senior EU lawmaker says

Reuters | March 12, 2026 | International Trade

The European Union should only accept new U.S. tariffs that recreate the substance of the deal agreed between the two sides in Scotland last year, the chair of the European Parliament's trade committee said on Thursday.

International Trade

Manik Mehta | March 12, 2026

Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro expounds the “Navigating our future, together” theme

ASEAN’s maritime security strategy takes center stage as Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa P. Lazaro addresses South China Sea tensions, global trade risks, and the critical role of the Malacca Strait in Indo-Pacific supply chains.

The 16 US trading partners hit by Trump’s ‘301’ probes

Reuters | March 12, 2026 | International Trade

The United States on Wednesday said it was launching unfair trade practice investigations into 16 key trading partners, part of an urgent effort by President Donald Trump's administration to restore tariffs recently struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as illegal.

US sues California over zero emission vehicle, greenhouse gas rules

Reuters | March 12, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

The Trump administration on Thursday sued the state of California, claiming the state's zero-emission vehicle and tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions rules are illegal and preempted by federal law.

Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | March 12, 2026

PCMC supports new Liebherr ship-to-shore cranes at TraPac/Oakland

TraPac’s Port of Oakland terminal is expanding capacity for the world’s largest container ships with new fully electric Liebherr cranes—440-foot giants designed to boost efficiency, sustainability, and next-generation cargo operations.

Stop transit damage & reduce cargo loss

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2026 | Logistics

Learn proven ways to stop equipment transit damage. Discover how custom hard cases and specialized enclosures protect critical gear from impact and vibration.

Fleetio launches AI Service Advisor to simplify and accelerate fleet maintenance approvals

Fleetio | March 12, 2026 | Trucking

Drawing on more than a decade of fleet service records, AI Service Advisor evaluates repair orders, assigns issue priorities, and delivers grounded guidance within Fleetio’s Maintenance Shop Network, helping fleets spot exceptions early and maintain momentum on routine service tasks.

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