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Wallenius Wilhelmsen 2025 annual report – steady delivery, stronger position

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Logistics | By The Numbers

Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was USD 1,811m with total revenue of USD 5,240m. Net profit increased to USD 1,104m, up from USD 1,065m in 2024.

Replacing roof-mounted façade cranes in the heart of The Hague

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift

Careful planning maximized safety and minimized disruption in the busy city

UK freight association supports national police-led survey to assess threats to the UK supply chain

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Logistics

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is urging its members and the wider logistics and supply chain community to participate in a new police-led survey examining the growing threat posed by serious organized acquisitive crime (SOAC) across the UK.

Clean Arctic Alliance welcomes coming into force of emission control areas for shipping

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Green Shipping

ECAs are the IMO’s tool for tackling air pollution from ships. Both the Norwegian Sea and the Canadian Arctic ECAs have been designed to reduce sulphur oxide (SOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions to improve air quality, cut premature deaths, reduce acid rain, and protect environmentally sensitive ecosystems.

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) turns commitment into action

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Energy

GT Wings announces manufacturing partnership with Zunsion Technology

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Green Shipping

GT Wings has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zunsion Technology in China to establish a strategic manufacturing partnership for its AirWing™ Jet Sail wind propulsion system...

Alfa Laval scales AR-enabled remote support to boost vessel performance and compliance at sea

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Leveraging the advancements in connectivity and augmented reality (AR) technology, Alfa Laval is strengthening its remote service offering to help crews troubleshoot, maintain compliance and optimize equipment performance in real time directly from vessels at sea.

Nor-Shipping and TradeWinds partner to launch Oslo Ocean Days

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Maritime

Nor-Shipping and TradeWinds have joined forces to launch Oslo Ocean Days, a new high-level leadership forum for the ocean industries, which will take place in Oslo city centre on 9–10 September 2026.

CMA CGM | FAK Rates - From Europe to India & Pakistan

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Maritime

In a continued effort to provide customers with reliable and efficient service, CMA CGM announces an increase on our Freight All Kind (FAK) rates as follows as from April 1st, 2026.

Hornblower announces historic Steelpointe Shipyard expansion

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Maritime

Hornblower Group announced the expansion of its industry-leading facilities and extensive offerings on the historic Bridgeport waterfront.

WinGD and Envision Energy study shows path to green ammonia cost parity

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

WinGD and Envision have released a pioneering study analyzing the operational costs of ships powered by renewable fuels.

Kongsberg Discovery and Fugro consolidate partnership with ‘Main Supplier’ agreement

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Kongsberg Discovery and Fugro have signed a new framework agreement that strengthens a decades-long technology partnership between the two companies.

Accelleron and HD HMS part-load optimization driving fuel savings on Hapag-Lloyd container vessels

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Maritime

Accelleron and HD HMS (HD Hyundai Marine Solution) have conducted Engine Part Load Optimization (EPLO) projects on two vessels owned by the leading container line Hapag-Lloyd.

eXyond to modernize access gates at Northern Italy intermodal hub

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Intermodal

The proposal concerns the intermodal terminal entrance, featuring solutions for gate automation, GOS, and interoperability with the national eFTI and e-CMR systems

CMA CGM deploys emergency multimodal solutions to support supply chains

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | International Trade

Given the situation in the Middle East and restrictions affecting maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, CMA CGM’s top priority remains the safety of its crews and employees.

DHL expands its North America logistics infrastructure

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

DHL announced a significant expansion of its North America data center logistics (DCL) infrastructure with 10 dedicated warehouse sites totaling more than seven million square feet of capacity set to go live in 2026.

Eastern Pacific Shipping completes second bound4blue eSAIL® installation with first newbuild deployment

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Green Shipping

bound4blue and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) have completed the second installation of eSAILs® in EPS’ fleet, fitting three 22-metre-high units on MR tanker Pacific Sunstone at New Times Shipbuilding in Jiangsu Province, China. The project marks EPS’ first newbuild installation following a successful retrofit project on Pacific Sentinel.

FTR Reports Trailer Orders Falling Sharply in February to 13,305 Units

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026 | Trucking

Total U.S. trailer builds in February increased 20% m/m to 15,199 units, roughly in line with February 2025 production levels, and build was flat y/y. However, with orders for 2026 production trending notably lower y/y, OEMs are likely to remain conservative in their 2026 build plans.

Maritime

Stas Margaronis | March 19, 2026

AWO criticizes Trump’s Jones Act Waiver

As fuel prices surge, Trump’s Jones Act waiver allows foreign vessels into U.S. trade—prompting fierce debate over economic impact, job loss, and domestic shipping stability.

International Trade

AJOT Newsroom | March 19, 2026

NRF forecasts 4.4% annual retail sales growth with new economic model

U.S. retail sales are projected to grow 4.4% in 2026 to $5.6 trillion, as consumer resilience offsets geopolitical risks, inflation pressures, and shifting economic conditions.

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