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George Lauriat | October 15, 2025

The Ro/Ro double whammy hits home

Back on June 25th the AJOT published a two-part story outlining the potential impacts of the Trump Administration’s tariffs and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) 301 “fee” proposals on auto imports and the Ro/Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) transportation of vehicles.

Port of Oakland September cargo volumes dip amid shifting trade patterns

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025 | Ports & Terminals

Year-to-date totals remain steady as larger ships boost operational efficiency

DAT: Spot rates rose despite softer September volumes

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025 | Trucking

A dip in September freight volumes did little to move truckload rates one way or the other, according to DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

Brazil set to talk tariffs with US on Thursday

Reuters | October 15, 2025 | International Trade

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that Brazil and the U.S. will hold negotiation talks on tariffs on Thursday.

US air safety at risk with traffic controllers as ‘pawns’ in shutdown, official says

Reuters | October 15, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

More than 13,000 U.S. air traffic controllers face rising stress and financial insecurity after Tuesday's disbursement of what will be their last paycheck during the government shutdown, posing potential risks for air travel, the head of an employee union said.

FlowBelow expands market reach with Universal Bracketry for Tractor AeroKit with Flex Fairing

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025 | Trucking

Cyngn deploys DriveMod with G&J Pepsi, the largest independent Pepsi bottler in the US

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025 | Logistics

Cyngn announces partnership with G&J Pepsi to implement the DriveMod Tugger.

Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025

Consumers expected to return nearly $850 billion in merchandise in 2025

Retailers estimate that 15.8% of their annual sales will be returned this year, totaling $849.9 billion, according to the 2025 Retail Returns Landscape report released today by the National Retail Federation and Happy Returns, a UPS company.

JLT Mobile Computers’ VERSO™ Series rugged computers achieve Navis validation for port operations

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

JLT Mobile Computers, a leading a leading supplier and developer of rugged computers for demanding environments, today announced the successful validation of its high-performance VERSO™ Series rugged vehicle-mount terminals (VMTs) for the latest major release of the Navis N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS).

A must-have for fleet management: NavFleet app puts efficiency at your fingertips

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025 | Maritime | Technology

Tor Håkon Svanes, Product Manager, NavFleet, explains how the new NavFleet app can transform traditional fleet monitoring and management for ambitious owners and operators, putting them in complete control…at all times, from all locations.

Magaya announces several product feature releases across its Digital Freight Platform

Magaya | October 15, 2025 | Shipping Technology

THAI Airways appoints Unilode Aviation Solutions as its full ULD Management service provider

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

THAI Airways, the flag carrier of Thailand, has appointed Unilode Aviation Solutions, the global leader in Unit Load Device (ULD) management, repair, and digital solutions, as its full-service ULD management provider.

Women In Trucking Association announces finalists for 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking award

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025 | Trucking

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today four finalists for the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking award, sponsored by TrueBlue’s Centerline Drivers.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending October 11, 2025

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 11, 2025.

Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy achieves industry-leading standard in cyber security

• AYK’s Battery Management System (BMS) has earned enhanced certification from DNV • Company’s remote monitoring of battery systems on vessels complies with the highest security protocols • Standard is a major step towards real-time remote monitoring

Davies Turner renews alliance with project44 to improve shipment visibility and drive innovation

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025 | Logistics

project44 technology has played a pivotal role in enhancing Davies Turner’s ocean freight tracking capabilities, providing real-time updates from origin port to destination port.