Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Utah Port Board considers adoption of Black Gold Project area in Duchesne

AJOT Newsroom | March 13, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) welcomes media representatives to attend the upcoming board meeting focused on the proposed adoption of the Black Gold Inland Port Project Area in Duchesne County and Roosevelt City.

Port of Los Angeles February cargo volume second best on record

AJOT Newsroom | March 13, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

The Port of Los Angeles processed 824,323 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in February, marking the second-busiest February in the Port’s history and an increase of 3% compared to last year.

Oil tankers burn as Iranian strikes defy Trump’s claim to have won the war

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

Two tankers were ablaze in an Iraqi port on Thursday after a hit by suspected Iranian explosive-laden boats, a step up in attacks that have cut off oil from the Middle East and defied Donald Trump's claim to have won the war he launched two weeks ago.

US trade deficit narrows in January as exports jump to record high

Reuters | March 12, 2026 | International Trade

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in January as exports surged to a record high and imports fell, a trend that if sustained, could see trade contributing to economic growth in the first quarter.

National Association of Waterfront Employers joins USA‑IT Coalition to strengthen fight against illegal trade

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2026 | International Trade | Ports & Terminals

“Ports are on the front lines of America’s commerce and security,” said Carl Bentzel, President of NAWE. “Joining USA‑IT strengthens our commitment to safeguarding the integrity of waterfront operations and ensuring our members have the information, partnerships, and tools needed to counter increasingly sophisticated criminal networks.”

Middle East conflict puts up to 2 million bpd of Gulf refining capacity under threat - Rystad Energy’s Oil Market Update

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2026 | Energy

As the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the wake of the US-Iran military escalation, Gulf countries' oil inventory levels are reaching maximum capacity, posing serious challenges for regionally based refiners.

OceanScore strengthens position among third-party ship managers with Wallem partnership

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

OceanScore has been selected by Wallem Group to support the commercial management of emissions compliance across its managed fleet.

World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says

Reuters | March 12, 2026 | Energy

The war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, a day after it agreed to release a record volume from strategic stockpiles to offset shortages and a spike in prices.

BlueBox Systems launches “Tradelane Intelligence”: Data analytics for optimized freight decisions

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

BlueBox Systems, a leading provider of airfreight visibility solutions, is expanding its service portfolio with Tradelane Intelligence, a data analytics platform designed to support well-informed freight decisions.

Advancements at the CMA Shipping Conference and Expo 2026

The Panama Canal Administrator, Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, took part in the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Shipping Conference and Expo 2026, which brings together major stakeholders in the global maritime industry.

INTERCARGO urges vigilance and reaffirms priority on seafarer safety

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has expressed deep concern over the rapidly evolving security situation in the Gulf waters and the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the safety and wellbeing of seafarers must remain the industry’s overriding priority.

Honoring the life and legacy of Amerijet founder David Bassett

Christine Richard, Former Director of Marketing, Amerijet International Airlines | March 12, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of David Bassett, Founder of Amerijet International Airlines.

International Trade

Reuters | March 12, 2026

US launches unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump’s tariff pressure

President Donald Trump's administration said on Wednesday it was launching two trade investigations into excess industrial capacity in 16 major trading partners and into forced labor, rebuilding tariff pressure after the Supreme Court tore down much of Trump's tariff program last month.

Gebrüder Weiss displays resilience and posts international growth

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2026 | Logistics

The global logistics firm extends market share, invests in network, automation and sustainability and concludes financial year with net revenues of 2.73 billion euros (3.17 billion dollars)

AAL Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) announcement

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Due to recent geopolitical developments and the resulting exponential increase in global bunker prices, an Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) is being applied to all cargo carried by the AAL fleet as per the following:

Bureau Veritas approves BAR Technologies’ available effective power for UML AeroPower LR2 program expand

Supports Pwind compliance within FuelEU the Maritime framework

Netradyne and Hyundai Translead launch strategic OEM integration to unify fleet safety

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2026 | Trucking

Netradyne®, a global leader in AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions, today announced an integration with the HT LinkVue trailer visibility system from Hyundai Translead, a leading North American OEM manufacturer of commercial trailers.

Fossil generation could rise with faster-than-expected growth in data center power demand

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2026 | Energy

Electricity demand has been rising steadily since 2020 after more than a decade of little change. Between 2020 and 2025, U.S. electricity demand, as measured by net energy for load, grew about 1.7% annually compared with 0.1% annual growth between 2005 and 2019.