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Fraport Group operating performance Improves in first half

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

In a highly volatile market environment, the Fraport Group has improved key operational indicators in the first half of the current fiscal year (ending June 30), with revenue up 4.0 percent and EBITDA up 3.8 percent.

International Trade

Stas Margaronis | August 06, 2026

California exports lose ground amid new Trump tariffs & fuel spikes

Beacon Economics says California’s export growth remains fragile as tariff uncertainty, higher diesel costs, and weaker trade competitiveness pressure manufacturers, agricultural exporters, and businesses dependent on imported inputs.

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026

Chicago Rockford International Airport expands China e-commerce network with Rich Sale International

First flight is one of eight to be operated by Atlas Air during August, with twice-weekly scheduled flights to begin in September

Congo bans copper and cobalt concentrates exports, official order says

Reuters | August 06, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned exports of copper concentrate and cobalt concentrate as it escalates efforts to force domestic processing and retain more value from its mineral resources, a government order reviewed by Reuters on Thursday shows.

Tuas Port marks 25 million TEUS as PSA Singapore advances the future of port operations

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

PSA Singapore (PSA) has achieved a significant milestone, handling 25 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at Tuas Port since operations commenced in September 2022. PSA Singapore (PSA) has achieved a significant milestone, handling 25 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at Tuas Port since operations commenced in September 2022.

Restored Food for Peace Program begins Kenya shipment in New Orleans

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | International Trade

The Transportation Institute (TI) joined farmers, millers, longshoremen, merchant mariners, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the World Food Program (WFP) at the Port of New Orleans to mark the latest Food for Peace shipment of American-grown grain bound for Kenya.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport supports record breaking National Airlines flight

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has supported National Airlines’ in completing its longest ever cargo flight.

Sinopec steps up Russian oil imports to offset Mideast supply cuts, traders and tracker say

Reuters | August 06, 2026 | Energy

China's state-owned Sinopec Corp, the world's biggest refiner, has ramped up purchases of Far East Russian oil to compensate for Middle East supplies diminished by the Iran war, according to multiple trade sources and ship tracking data.

More than 2,500 vessels coated with Nippon Paint Marine technology now registered on RightShip platform

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | Maritime

Nippon Paint Marine announced that 2,557 vessels using its hull coatings technologies have been registered on the RightShip platform.

Gulf shipping traffic down after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

Reuters | August 06, 2026

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, the key maritime chokepoints in the Gulf, reduced significantly on Wednesday from the previous day, shipping data showed.

Efficiency first: Energy efficiency takes center stage at SMM 2026

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | Green Shipping

The maritime industry faces the dual challenge of significantly reducing emissions while remaining economically competitive.

Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA takes delivery of final third-generation CABU vessel

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | Maritime

Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA took delivery of MV Baltazar.

Asahi Kasei enters first license agreement for production and sale of Acetolyte™ Novel Electrolyte in China

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

Asahi Kasei has concluded a non-exclusive license agreement with HighChem Shanghai.

China’s July exports growth likely cooled but still robust

Reuters | August 06, 2026 | International Trade

China's export growth likely lost some steam last month after June's blistering surge, but remained robust, a Reuters poll showed, powered by global demand for AI-related goods and a rush of shipments by factories ahead of expected higher U.S. tariffs.

Common cargo types best suited for consolidated shipping to the Caribbean

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | Logistics

IANA launches “An Intelligent Container Journey”

AJOT Newsroom | August 05, 2026 | Intermodal

International Trade

Stas Margaronis | August 05, 2026

Tacoma’s Washington United Terminal signs agreement for two Hyundai STS cranes

The Port of Tacoma’s new Hyundai Samho crane project highlights growing Korea-U.S. port infrastructure cooperation as American terminals seek non-Chinese equipment, higher efficiency, and stronger maritime security.

Elite 11 semi-finalists announced for the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award

AJOT Newsroom | August 05, 2026 | Trucking

Kenworth, Fastport, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes initiative today announced 11 semi-finalists — the “Elite 11” — for the 2026 “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award, marking the program's 11th year.

Maritime

Reuters | August 05, 2026

Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say

A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters on Wednesday, in one of the biggest concessions yet to Iran.

Iran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz, Iran ministry says

Reuters | August 05, 2026 | Maritime

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties did not interfere, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday.

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