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Trucking Association of New York calls for State of New York to abandon CDL lawsuit

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Trucking

Following the announcement of a lawsuit filed by 23 U.S. jurisdictions, including New York and Attorney General Letitia James, against the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Trucking Association of New York (TANY) called on New York State and federal officials to put politics aside and work together to strengthen Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) integrity and keep unsafe and unqualified drivers off the road.

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index remained quite strong in July

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for July declined to 12.4 – an historically strong reading – after the two most favorable months for carriers ever in May and June. Less upward pressure on freight rates was the main factor in a modest deceleration in market conditions. Partial offsets were tighter capacity and lower financing costs.

C.H. Robinson celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Trucking

Recognizing America’s drivers and carriers’ sustained commitment to excellence in another year of disruption for the industry

Nurminen Logistics increases capacity on its Sweden-Italy rail route: Two weekly departures and expanded transport options

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Nurminen Logistics will add a second weekly departure to its Sweden–Italy block train service from the first week of October 2026. The company will also deploy a more versatile wagon fleet, increasing the service’s flexibility by accommodating a wider range of container types and enabling the transport of dangerous goods.

Pacific Environment and NTU Singapore call for robust fuel certification to advance green shipping

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Green Shipping

Study commissioned by Pacific Environment and conducted by NTU Singapore supports global maritime authorities in preventing greenwashing and fuel fraud

SolitAir adds Ghana into its expanding Africa network

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The new route extends SolitAir’s African network to 21 destinations across 17 countries, providing coverage to over 30 percent of the continent’s countries.

Boeing August deliveries dip as 787 handovers fall

Reuters | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing said on Tuesday that it delivered 51 jets in August, a slight dip from the previous month and down from 57 jets a year earlier, as the number of 787

Oil hits multi-week highs after Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities

Reuters | September 08, 2026 | Energy

Oil prices hit multi-week highs on Tuesday after Iran-backed Houthis attacked Saudi energy facilities and Tehran threatened the United States with "economic

German exports unexpectedly fall in July

Reuters | September 08, 2026 | International Trade

German exports unexpectedly fell in July, as weaker shipments to European Union countries and China underscored the fragility of a trade-led recovery in Europe's

Stocks fall as yen surges; Gulf attacks drive oil near $100 a barrel

Reuters | September 08, 2026 | International Trade

U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday morning, as attacks on energy facilities around the Gulf pushed oil to near $100 a barrel. All

The yen’s sudden surge upsets the carry trade faithful

Reuters | September 08, 2026 | International Trade

A blistering rally in the Japanese yen ahead of an expected interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan next week is upending the

Peter Pappas joins HDR as New York/New Jersey Transportation Manager

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Logistics

Peter Pappas, P.E., an industry leader with more than 30 years of experience across a wide range of markets, has joined HDR to serve as New York/New Jersey transportation manager.

Best Fleets to Drive For® opens 2027 nominations

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Trucking

After several years of difficult freight conditions, North American trucking is showing signs of another market shift.

Lufthansa Cargo signs agreement on the acquisition of LUG aircargo handling GmbH

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Lufthansa Cargo is setting the course for sustainable growth in the coming decades and positioning the company for a successful future.

SC&RA 2026 Crane & Rigging Workshop focused on safety, tech and growth

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Logistics

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association will host its 2026 Crane & Rigging Workshop September 22–24 at the Hilton Omaha and CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb.

Local business owner opens new Navis Pack & Ship in Hillsborough, North Carolina

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Logistics

Annex Brands, Inc. Continues to Expand Freight Shipping and Crating Franchise Footprint

DHL Express launches new Heavy Weight Express service

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift

DHL Express is giving U.S. businesses faster access to heavyweight air freight with the launch of Heavy Weight Express (HWX).

BBN Airlines Indonesia joins IATA Amid Regional Expansion

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

BBN Airlines Indonesia has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), becoming part of a global association representing more than 370 airlines across over 120 countries. Together, IATA members account for approximately 85% of global air traffic.

CEVA Logistics earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal, Top 1% worldwide in CSR

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Logistics

The Platinum Medal is the highest distinction granted by EcoVadis, awarded exclusively to the top 1 percent of companies assessed worldwide over the previous 12 months.

Cornelia Korsch appointed Global Development Director of Awery and CargoBooking

Air cargo sales and technology specialist joins CargoBooking to expand airline participation and drive adoption across the freight forwarding community

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