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MSC Group secures 45-year concession for Snake Island Port Terminal

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

MSC Group has signed a 45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock to develop a state-of-the-art container terminal within Snake Island Port (SIP) in Lagos.

Cargostore Worldwide CEO Andrew Hart looking to build on solid foundations

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2026 | Logistics

Cargostore Worldwide CEO Andrew Hart is celebrating his fifth anniversary in charge of the fast-growing DNV and ISO shipping container leasing specialist.

MIT CTL and Mecalux develop an AI-based simulator to optimize inventory across warehouses

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2026 | Logistics

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Transportation & Logistics and Mecalux have developed an artificial intelligence-based simulator capable of optimizing inventory distribution across different warehouses within the same logistics network.

Redwood Logistics® acquires EELCO: Fortifying North American trade connectivity

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2026 | Logistics

Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of North America's leading modern fourth-party logistics (4PL) providers, today announced the acquisition of EELCO, a Laredo, Texas-based customs brokerage and warehousing provider with more than 30 years of experience at the U.S.–Mexico border.

Redwood Logistics acquires stridas: Enhancing managed transportation in a complex freight market

AJOT Newsroom | March 11, 2026 | Logistics

Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of North America's leading modern fourth-party logistics (4PL) providers, today announced the acquisition of Stridas, a Cincinnati-based managed transportation provider known for its data-driven optimization approach and deep expertise in consumer goods supply chains.

Energy

Stas Margaronis | March 11, 2026

APMT’s Port of LA electrification reduces dwell times

APM Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles is electrifying terminal operations—cutting truck dwell times from 90 to 35 minutes while slashing emissions and boosting supply chain efficiency.

Air Cargo

Stuart Todd | March 10, 2026

Gulf conflict: DHL CEO plays down exposure, highlights resilience of network

DHL says its global logistics network is helping keep cargo moving despite Middle East conflict, as airspace closures and ocean disruptions reshape regional supply chains.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Air rates continue to climb on Mid-East closures

Container disruptions from Strait of Hormuz closure remain localized for now, with carriers introducing surcharges for already Gulf-bound cargo, some volumes backing up at Indian and Bangladeshi ports and yard density increasing at Far East transshipment hubs.

San Pedro Bay Ports release final cargo-handling equipment feasibility assessment

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Report evaluates technology, incorporates stakeholder feedback

Cyngn sets record for enterprise customer expansion

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2026 | Logistics

Cyngn reports record expansion among existing enterprise and Fortune 100 customers, with DriveMod Tugger deployments growing across new routes, workflows, and facilities.

Amazon drivers at DAX7 facility organize with the Teamsters

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2026 | Trucking

100 drivers latest in Southern California to unionize at Amazon

The National Drayage Spot Market Index has increased by 6% year over year | BookYourOwn.com

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2026 | Trucking

March unfolds in a freight market increasingly defined by structural realignment rather than seasonal volatility.

US airport security lines worsen as missed paycheck looms for screeners

Reuters | March 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Rising absences by airport screeners caused a second straight day of longer-than-normal security lines, sparking worries from airlines as the busy spring break travel period ramps up.

Boeing says wiring flaws could delay first-quarter deliveries of 737 MAX jets

Reuters | March 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing said on Tuesday first-quarter deliveries of its narrow-body 737 MAX jets could face delays due to wiring flaws, the latest hiccup for the troubled planemaker as CEO Kelly Ortberg looks to improve its reputation.

US FAA cancels brief groundstop for JetBlue planes

Reuters | March 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

A briefly issued groundstop for all JetBlue flights was canceled within an hour on Tuesday by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after the airline said it had resolved a "system outage."

Britain working with allies to support shipping through Strait of Hormuz

Reuters | March 10, 2026 | Maritime

Britain is working with allies on a range of options to support commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in the face of Iranian threats, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson said on Tuesday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran roils oil prices.

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2026

A disco chicken takes flight: United Cargo’s sparkliest mission yet

You don’t see an eight-foot disco chicken every day — but when you do, you make sure to tell that story.

Smart Ship Hub and ORBYT Global Group partner to deliver integrated compliance and emissions reporting platform

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2026 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Smart Ship Hub (SSH), a leading vessel optimisation platform, has entered a strategic partnership with maritime technology communications specialist ORBYT Global Group to deliver a fully integrated, single-window digital solution for shipowners, operators and charterers.

US solar installations down in 2025 after Trump policies jolt market, report says

Reuters | March 10, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

The U.S. solar market added fewer new installations in 2025 compared to the year before, a study showed on Tuesday, pointing to cooling momentum across the sector after President Donald Trump scrapped subsidies and tax breaks for renewable energy developers.

STV selected to lead major I-81 reconstruction in Luzerne County

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2026 | Trucking

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