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Lufthansa Cargo signs agreement on the acquisition of LUG aircargo handling GmbH

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Lufthansa Cargo is setting the course for sustainable growth in the coming decades and positioning the company for a successful future.

SC&RA 2026 Crane & Rigging Workshop focused on safety, tech and growth

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Logistics

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association will host its 2026 Crane & Rigging Workshop September 22–24 at the Hilton Omaha and CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb.

Local business owner opens new Navis Pack & Ship in Hillsborough, North Carolina

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Logistics

Annex Brands, Inc. Continues to Expand Freight Shipping and Crating Franchise Footprint

DHL Express launches new Heavy Weight Express service

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift

DHL Express is giving U.S. businesses faster access to heavyweight air freight with the launch of Heavy Weight Express (HWX).

BBN Airlines Indonesia joins IATA Amid Regional Expansion

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

BBN Airlines Indonesia has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), becoming part of a global association representing more than 370 airlines across over 120 countries. Together, IATA members account for approximately 85% of global air traffic.

CEVA Logistics earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal, Top 1% worldwide in CSR

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Logistics

The Platinum Medal is the highest distinction granted by EcoVadis, awarded exclusively to the top 1 percent of companies assessed worldwide over the previous 12 months.

Cornelia Korsch appointed Global Development Director of Awery and CargoBooking

Air cargo sales and technology specialist joins CargoBooking to expand airline participation and drive adoption across the freight forwarding community

Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) gathers for 24th Membership Conference in Marrakech, Morocco 6th -8th October

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift

Network members, sponsors, and invited guests will gather for a dynamic program featuring insightful presentations, member-to-member meetings, and engaging social events, all set in and around one of Morocco’s most iconic cities.

International Trade

Reuters | September 08, 2026

UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli West Bank settlements, in support for two-state solution

Israel said on Tuesday it was closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the

bound4blue secures Bureau Veritas design assessment for model 3-24 eSAIL®

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Maritime

Presented during a handover ceremony at SMM 2026 in Hamburg, the assessment confirms that the design has been independently reviewed against Bureau Veritas' technical requirements, providing further confidence for shipowners looking to deploy proven, scalable wind propulsion solutions.

Star Alliance and Incheon International Airport Corporation Sign MOU for Cooperation on Lounge Operations

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) and Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Star Alliance lounge at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport.

DNV at SMM: DNV and GRSE sign advanced shipbuilding MoU

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Maritime

At the SMM trade fair in Hamburg last week, DNV and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new strategic collaboration on advanced shipbuilding, digitalization, green technologies and competence development, supporting the growth of India’s maritime and defence sectors.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026

XLP collaboration: Glaube Logistics and HBH Logistics drive successful breakbulk autoclave shipment

Glaube Logistics, a member of the XLProjects Network (XLP), successfully managed the end-to-end transportation of a break bulk autoclave from Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia, to its final site in Oman.

Svitzer signs contract with Cheoy Lee Shipyards for six more 29-metre TRAnsverse tugs

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Maritime

Svitzer, a leading global towage provider, and Cheoy Lee Shipyards have signed a contract to build a further six 29 metre TRAnsverse tugs, as the first of eight TRA2900 already under build with the yard, undergoes final stages of construction ahead of sea trials in Zhuhai, China.

Common operating picture for ports: hensec integrates drone detection and GNSS monitoring

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

New Portags security platform combines data from multiple sensors in one operational view to protect critical port infrastructure against drones and GNSS manipulation

XLP Member, Khimji Ramdas Shipping deliveries through regional contingency: 1,220 coils, approximately 31,000 MT

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Khimji Ramdas Shipping, a member of the XLProjects Network (XLP), successfully managed the transportation of 1,220 steel coils weighing approximately 31,000 metric tons from Mumbai Port, India, to Sohar Port, Oman, followed by final delivery to six destinations across the United Arab Emirates during April 2026.

Data centre boom drives structural LNG demand in Southeast Asia, while South Asia remains out of reach

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Energy

The hyperscale data centre boom sweeping Asia is generating materially divergent outcomes for LNG demand across the region, with Southeast Asia emerging as a compelling new demand driver.

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026

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