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Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates flights to Mauritius

AJOT Newsroom | July 13, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The launch of the service underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to strengthening air transport links within Africa and facilitating seamless travel between the continent and the rest of the world.

Port of Long Beach honored for Intermodal Innovation

AJOT Newsroom | July 13, 2026 | Intermodal

In announcing its inaugural award, the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) said the Port was “selected for its sustained leadership in strengthening the nation's intermodal freight network through strategic infrastructure investment, digital innovation, operational excellence, environmental stewardship and collaboration across the supply chain.”

US intermodal freight holds firm in July, IANA Index shows

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2026 | Intermodal

The Intermodal Association of North America today released the latest reading of its Intermodal Volume Index (IVI), a measure of North American intermodal freight activity.

Air Cargo

Reuters | July 10, 2026

Inside the U.S. race for drone delivery dominance

U.S. drone delivery may be nearing a breakout moment as new FAA rules, retailer investment, and lower last-mile costs could transform grocery, food, and e-commerce logistics over the next decade.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2026

Merchant fleet trapped west of Hormuz drops below 700 vessels

Merchant vessel traffic inside the Persian Gulf has dropped below 700 for the first time since the conflict began, highlighting how Strait of Hormuz instability continues to reshape tanker, gas carrier, and cargo ship movements.

Delta signals fare hikes will stay as resilient demand cushions fuel-cost hit

Reuters | July 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta Air Lines reaffirmed its full-year profit forecast and provided a stronger-than-expected third-quarter outlook on Friday, signaling confidence...

IEA cuts Russian oil output forecasts on Ukrainian attacks

Reuters | July 10, 2026 | International Trade

Russian oil output will decline by about 3% to 8.9 million barrels per day this year because of Ukrainian drone attacks on energy infrastructure, the International Energy

Chip stocks boost global markets ahead of SK Hynix blockbuster US debut

Reuters | July 10, 2026 | International Trade

Global stocks rose on Friday with Wall Street headed for a muted open, as AI-related enthusiasm in Asia over the market debut

China temporarily bans helium exports as US-Iran tensions flare again

Reuters | July 10, 2026 | International Trade

China announced on Friday a temporary export ban on helium, effective immediately, as resumption of military conflict in the Middle East threatens to...

Oil heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persist

Reuters | July 10, 2026 | Energy

Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track for weekly gains as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, stoking concerns...

Energy

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2026

Maiden call of the CMA CGM Notre Dame in Rotterdam

CMA CGM Notre Dame’s maiden call at Rotterdam highlights the rise of LNG, bio-LNG, and digital vessel technology as shipping lines accelerate cleaner, more efficient Asia-Europe container services.

Chapman Freeborn helps restore Air Zimbabwe’s Harare–London Gatwick route

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Chapman Freeborn has supported Air Zimbabwe with a tailored ACMI capacity solution for the planned resumption of direct scheduled services between Harare and London Gatwick.

Interport Global appoints top ports and infrastructure executive to lead $20B investment into Central Queensland

Interport Global has appointed highly experienced ports and infrastructure executive Anthony Donald as its new Chief Executive Officer, as momentum builds behind Project Velocity.

Uniform permit for providers of port towage services in the port of Rotterdam

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

For the first time in the history of the port of Rotterdam, the Harbour Master of Rotterdam is setting uniform requirements for providers of port towage services.

DHL Group deploys Disaster Response Team to Venezuela

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2026 | International Trade

Following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, DHL Group deployed its Disaster Response Team.

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index rises to a record in May

AJOT Newsroom | July 09, 2026 | Trucking

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index in May jumped to 20.4 – its strongest level ever due mostly to highly favorable freight rates for carriers.

Ports of Indiana secures largest-ever federal grant for $32M expansion that will transform Jeffersonville port

AJOT Newsroom | July 09, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

Ports of Indiana has been awarded a $25 million federal “BUILD” grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support a $32 million expansion of its Jeffersonville port.

DAT: Dry van spot rates top contract for first time since February 2022; flatbed rates hit record high

AJOT Newsroom | July 09, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers

Truckload rates climbed faster than freight volumes last month, a disparity that points to tighter truck capacity rather than stronger freight demand, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.