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Hai Robotics announces upgrade to HaiPick Climb, delivering faster fulfillment and higher storage density on a proven platform

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

Hai Robotics today announced an upgraded version of its HaiPick Climb automated storage and picking system, enhancing throughput performance, storage density, and workflow flexibility while maintaining the simplicity and reliability of its proven system architecture.

Triple-digit oil: Temporary spike or a new market reality - Rystad Energy’s Oil Market Update

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Energy

Brent spiked to $116.50 at market open before rebounding to $104.50 on news of the G7 releasing barrels, however the gain represents an almost 45% increase since the start of the conflict.

OnTrac expands marketplace seller program in major U.S. metro areas, named “Delivery Services Company of the Year”

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Logistics

Marketplace seller support expands into additional high-volume U.S. markets, enabling seller-fulfilled shipping with 7-day/week operations and savings up to 30% lower vs legacy national carriers.

ZIM reports financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2025

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

• Reported Full Year Revenues of $6.90 Billion, Net Income of $481 Million , Adjusted EBITDA of $2.17 Billion and Adjusted EBIT2 of $885 Million • Generated Full Year Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT Margins2 of 31% and 13%, Respectively • Declared Q4 2025 Dividend of Approximately $106 Million, or $0.88 per Share, Representing, Together with Previous Dividends Distributed on Account of 2025 Results, Approximately 50% of the Full Year 2025 Net Income • Dividends to Total Approximately $5.8 Billion Over Last Five Years—More • Than 25 Times the Amount Raised at IPO in January 2021

CargoLand by LGG and Cathay Cargo confirm leadership in Elite Equine Logistics with Hong Kong charter

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

CargoLand by LGG and Cathay Cargo have once again demonstrated their expertise in specialized live-animal logistics, with LGG acting as the European gateway for the transport of high-value competition horses to Hong Kong for a major international jumping event.

Experts warn lack of support for female seafarers puts talent pipeline at risk

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Maritime

Mental health experts are warning that if the industry does not remove barriers for women at sea, it risks losing the next generation of talent and leaders altogether.

A new generation of Nordic Air Cargo leaders emerges within ECS Group

ECS Group is actively shaping a generational shift across the Nordic air cargo market, with a new wave of commercially driven and digitally fluent leaders stepping into key management roles.

Maritime

Reuters | March 09, 2026

MSC introduces emergency fuel surcharges

MSC announces emergency fuel surcharges on all cargo from the Mediterranean and Black Sea to the Indian sub-continent, Red Sea, and East Africa.

Airline shares battered, airfares surge as Iran war pushes oil above $100

Reuters | March 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airline stocks were hammered on Monday, while airfares soared as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging, sparking fears of a deep travel slump and the potential for the widespread grounding of planes.

Significant construction milestone reached for Port Canaveral’s new 13-story parking garage

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

A new 3,732-space Cruise Terminal 6 East (CT6E) parking garage at Port Canaveral reached a significant milestone.

As Fukushima memories fade, Japan embraces a nuclear-powered future

Reuters | March 09, 2026 | Energy

Takuma Hashimoto was three years old when a massive earthquake and tsunami struck on March 11, 2011, triggering nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi plant just an hour's drive from his home.

US unlikely to increase tariffs on South Korea, Seoul official says

Reuters | March 09, 2026 | International Trade

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Sunday said the U.S. is unlikely to slap higher tariffs on South Korea should the Korean parliament move swiftly to implement investment legislation sought by the U.S. next week as scheduled.

Kansas City International Airport reopens after brief closure due to unspecified threat

Reuters | March 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Kansas City International Airport reopened on Sunday afternoon after a brief closure as authorities investigated a possible threat, the airport and federal government said.

Air Cargo

Reuters | March 09, 2026

Security lines hit three hours at some US airports as TSA absences rise

Waiting times in security lines at some U.S. airports extended to three hours on Sunday, as absences by Transportation Security Administration workers rose during a partial government shutdown and as spring-break travel increased.

US energy chief defends waiver on Russian oil sanctions, blames fear for higher gas prices

Reuters | March 09, 2026 | Energy

By Katharine Jackson and Curtis Williams WASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) - Trump administration officials on Sunday defended a decision to temporarily lift some sanctions on Russian oil and predicted

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index rises again in January

AJOT Newsroom | March 06, 2026 | Trucking

The January reading was the highest since February 2022. Sharply stronger freight rates, volume, and utilization produced robust marketing conditions in January. The core market outlook has strengthened further for carriers, although fuel costs will offset firmer freight dynamics, at least in the near term.

SESCO Cement activates Tampa Port facility with major equipment delivery and 25 Jobs

AJOT Newsroom | March 06, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals | Ports

The custom-designed and built ship unloader arrived in Tampa after a 25-day voyage from Egypt. After a nearly two-year custom design and engineering process, the unloader was assembled at a SESCO facility in Egypt, and shipped to their location in the Port Redwing area of Port Tampa Bay.

Estes broadens partnership with Samsara to unify fleet operations

AJOT Newsroom | March 06, 2026 | Trucking

Building on its initial deployment of Samsara’s Video-Based Safety and Telematics solutions in 2023, Estes expanded the partnership in late 2025 to gain real-time visibility across its entire asset ecosystem, from trailers to mission-critical dock equipment.

Port of Hueneme: Leadership Lived | WEV Recognizes Celina Zacarias

AJOT Newsroom | March 06, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Influence, inspiration, and impact took center stage on Wednesday in Camarillo as people from across the region gathered to help Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) mark its 35th anniversary year with a special luncheon in honor of International Women’s Day.

IMC Logistics announces first international expansion Toronto

IMC Logistics | March 06, 2026 | Trucking

Collierville-based IMC Logistics, a national leader in landside logistics, announces plans to open a marine drayage operation in Toronto in 2026. The new location marks IMC’s first ever expansion outside of the United States and represents a major milestone in the company’s long-term growth strategy.

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