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AJOT Newsroom | April 29, 2026

MARAD invests nearly $800 million into American ports to strengthen supply chains

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) invested $774 million into American ports to strengthen our supply chain and restore U.S. maritime dominance. The 37 projects receiving awards are at coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland river ports.

Hamburg hosted workshop on energy transition and decarbonization in maritime transport

AJOT Newsroom | April 29, 2026 | Green Shipping

On 23 April 2026, senior representatives from ports, industry, and policy institutions across the Baltic Sea Region convened in Hamburg.

TA Trendline reports spot load posts surge more than 70% YoY as freight market tightens in Q1 2026

AJOT Newsroom | April 29, 2026 | Trucking

TA Services ("TA") today released its Q1 2026 Transportation Trendline, a quarterly review of freight market conditions covering January through March 2026. The report found that freight markets tightened across all equipment types during the quarter, with demand outpacing available capacity, fuel costs rising on global disruption, and enforcement actions further reducing the carrier base.

Trump met with Chevron, other energy companies, on Tuesday

Reuters | April 29, 2026 | Energy

President Donald Trump met with top officials from Chevron and other energy companies on Tuesday to discuss a range of topics, including U.S. oil production, oil futures, shipping and natural gas, a White House official said on Wednesday.

CN declares second-quarter 2026 dividend

AJOT Newsroom | April 29, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Phillips 66 posts surprise profit on higher refining margins

Reuters | April 29, 2026 | Energy

Phillips 66 posted a surprise first-quarter adjusted profit on Wednesday, as strong refining margins and higher capacity utilization helped the company offset the impact of volatile commodity prices.

Wilson Sons revolutionizes offshore logistics with drone delivery in Guanabara Bay

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

Wilson Sons is set to conduct its first drone operations.

Pacific International Lines delivers resilient earnings in FY2025

AJOT Newsroom | April 29, 2026 | Maritime | By The Numbers

PIL Pte Ltd announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025.

Kone strikes $34 billion deal to buy TKE, creating world’s largest lift maker

Reuters | April 29, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Finnish lift maker Kone agreed to buy German rival TK Elevator (TKE) in a cash and stock transaction valued at 29.4 billion euros ($34.4 billion), it said on Wednesday, a deal that would create the world's largest lift maker.