Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

SAAM Hunabku to be the first tugboat featuring IMO Tier III technology in Guatemala

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

SAAM Towage will soon add the tug SAAM Hunabku to its fleet, making it the company's 16th vessel delivered by Sanmar Shipyards.

Punta Cana Free Trade Zone emerges as a competitive logistics, aeronautical, and manufacturing hub

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Logistics

For decades, Punta Cana was universally recognized as a postcard-perfect tourist paradise. However, a major economic transformation has recently redefined the region.

Truck Parking Club hires self-storage leader Wilda as VP, Property - Self Storage

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Trucking | People | Appointments

Sydnie Wilda spent nine years in self-storage operations, underwriting and third-party management, and was a Truck Parking Club Property Member herself before joining the team

GEODIS demonstrates the resilience of its model in a challenging global environment

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Logistics

• Revenue for 2026 first semester: €5,341 million • EBITDA for 2026 first semester: €534 million

Deposco launches Commerce Signal, a quarterly intelligence report built entirely on live network data

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Deposco, the cloud-native supply chain platform for high-growth brands, retailers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), today launched Commerce Signal, a quarterly intelligence report that brings live network data from one of the largest U.S. ecommerce fulfillment platforms into public view.

NAWE hosts Federal Maritime Commissioner Harvey for Southern California Marine Terminal tour

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) hosted Federal Maritime Commission Commissioner Robert Harvey this week for a multi-day educational tour of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach providing firsthand insight into the operations that keep America's international trade moving.

ACC Aviation delivers strong Q2 2026 results

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

ACC Aviation reported strong second-quarter results for its air cargo charter division, marking a profitable first full quarter under dedicated cargo leadership since Jack Burt's appointment as SVP of Cargo in April.

Avianca connects Medellín’s Flower Festival to the world with more than 400 flights

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Avianca reaffirms its role as a strategic partner to Medellín and Antioquia.

Amazon’s Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis without human controls

Reuters | July 30, 2026 | Trucking

Amazon's Zoox unit won U.S. approval on Wednesday for limited commercial deployment of its novel steering-wheel-free robotaxis, a first for the autonomous ride industry, the U.S. auto safety agency said Thursday.

Averitt invests in drivers with pay increase and simplified compensation

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Trucking

Averitt has announced enhancements to its LTL and regional driver compensation program, increasing top mileage pay while simplifying its pay structure to provide every truckload driver with the same base rate.

C.H. Robinson extends multi-year outperformance in Q2 2026

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain | By The Numbers

C.H. Robinson delivered another quarter of outperformance in Q2 2026, continuing the momentum of a three-year transformation that has reshaped how the company operates.

EU risks losing ground to China in race to produce green shipping fuels

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

Europe is home to 69 e-fuel projects that could serve shipping but only six are operational, T&E’s updated e-fuels tracker shows.

WestJet responds to union’s 72-hour strike notification and issues lockout notification

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

WestJet responded to a 72-hour strike notification from the union that represents WestJet Cabin Crew by issuing a lockout notice.

Freight fraud moves from the registration desk to the inbox

Highway | July 30, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Highway's Q2 Index finds communication based attacks now match traditional identity fraud, fueled by a 282% jump in impersonation attempts

OCIMF publishes first edition of industry guidance for Track Guidance Assistant systems

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Maritime

The use of Track Guidance Assistant for Inland Navigation (TGAIN) systems is growing across Europe's inland waterways.

Goldhofer E-Powerpack moves gas turbine through Berlin

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

Not every innovation begins with a big bang. Sometimes it starts with a simple question: Where can new technology already deliver real value today?

CS Leasing expands reach through acquisition of Triton Fleet

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Logistics

CS Leasing Holding PTE Ltd. announced the acquisition of Triton International Limited's ISO tank container fleet.

Logistics Plus named a 2026 “Greatest Places to Intern in PA” by the Pennsylvania Chamber Foundation

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Logistics

Global student competition launched as pilot transfer non-compliance remains at 13%

AJOT Newsroom | July 30, 2026 | Maritime

The Nautical Institute has launched a global competition asking maritime students and cadets to demonstrate their understanding of pilot transfer safety.