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Stuart Todd | July 30, 2026

Europe’s freight transport networks under strain from drought, extreme heat

Europe’s summer heatwave is putting supply chains under pressure, with falling Rhine water levels, wildfire-related rail and road closures, and limited modal alternatives creating new risks for shippers across the continent.

AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine

Reuters | July 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The global race to build artificial intelligence is redrawing Asia's air cargo map, prompting airlines to redesign networks around growing semiconductor manufacturing hubs as cross-border e-commerce loses momentum.

Kia to invest $649 million to bring electric car production to Mexico

Reuters | July 29, 2026 | International Trade

South Korea's Kia will produce and sell fully electric vehicles in Mexico, managing director for the company Horacio Chavez said on Wednesday.

Seaspan Energy surpasses 150 LNG bunkering operations, ranks seventh globally by LNG bunkering volume

AJOT Newsroom | July 29, 2026 | Energy | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Seaspan Energy has completed its 150th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering less than two years after launching operations and is now ranked seventh globally by LNG bunkering volume, according to the latest LANSDOWNE Moritz rankings.

Jet deliveries and defence demand lift Airbus Q2 profit

Reuters | July 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus maintained financial and industrial forecasts as it unveiled stronger-than-expected second-quarter revenues and core profits on Wednesday, lifted by higher jetliner deliveries and gains in defence.

BigLift completes transport and discharge to foundation scope for the REEF project

BigLift Shipping successfully completed 10 project voyages for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF), AltaGas and Vopak’s joint venture project.

Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt’s Mediterranean port

Reuters | July 29, 2026 | Energy | Ports & Terminals

A drone has hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, maritime security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday, citing an initial assessment of the incident.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending July 25, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | July 29, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending July 25, 2026.

UniCarriers® Forklifts honors select Equipment Sales, Inc. with the 2025 President’s Award at Premier Club celebration

AJOT Newsroom | July 29, 2026 | Logistics

Logisnext Americas, the exclusive manufacturer and provider of UniCarriers® Forklifts across North, Central, and South America, proudly announced Select Equipment Sales, Inc. as its 2025 President’s Award winner during this year’s annual Premier Club celebration in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | July 29, 2026

New MSC service expands Contecon Manzanillo’s Asia connectivity

Contecon Manzanillo, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Mexico, has welcomed the inaugural call of MSC’s Sierra service, a new route that enhances maritime connectivity between Asia and Mexico via the Port of Manzanillo—the country’s leading gateway for containerized cargo.

Parata Air new Hanoi – Incheon cargo route

AJOT Newsroom | July 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Parata Air’s latest cargo milestone: the launch of a new route connecting Noi Bai International Airport (HAN, Vietnam) and Incheon International Airport (ICN, South Korea), effective 14 July. This service will further enhance air cargo logistics between Northern Vietnam and South Korea.

Forefront Global Logistics building AI-enabled digital brokerage on unified Descartes platform

AJOT Newsroom | July 29, 2026 | Logistics | Shipping Technology

Gulftainer hosts strategic briefing on Khorfakkan expansion plan and honors key UAE government entities

AJOT Newsroom | July 29, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Gulftainer, a leading global trade infrastructure company, recently hosted government entities in Khorfakkan to outline the next phase of expansion at its UAE East Coast gateway.