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TCC urges Congress to prioritize long-term Surface Transportation funding upon returning from August recess

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Trucking

TCC is specifically calling on Congress to pass a long-term surface transportation bill that restores advance appropriations and continues the programs authorized under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

US Army awards up to $2.2 billion to five companies to build microreactors on bases

Reuters | August 28, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

The U.S. Army said on Wednesday it is awarding up to $2.2 billion to five companies to build and operate tiny nuclear reactors on military bases, which it hopes will one day power remote installations.

Farm, biofuel groups urge Trump to curb expanded refinery exemptions

Reuters | August 28, 2026 | Energy

A coalition of U.S. farm and biofuel groups has urged President Donald Trump to reject a proposed expansion of exemptions from the nation's biofuel blending requirements, warning that a surge in waivers for small refineries would hurt rural America by undercutting demand for American crops and renewable fuels.

Reading Truck Equipment and Masterack unite to deliver one of North America’s largest commercial vehicle upfit networks

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Trucking

The integration brings together Masterack's leadership in cargo management solutions for commercial vans and pickup trucks with Reading Truck Equipment's nationwide network of commercial vehicle upfit, installation, parts and service locations.

Ravano Terminal: LSCT’s development plan continues

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals | Ports

Contracts have been signed for the supply of 4 ship-to-shore cranes and 18 yard cranes, representing a total investment of 90 million euros...

Grand opening of $750M CANXPORT logistics hub: A triumph for Canadian trade

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Logistics

Ray-Mont Logistics, Canadian National Railway (CN), and the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announce the grand opening of CANXPORT, an innovative $750 million export logistics facility at the Port of Prince Rupert that is growing markets for Canadian exporters while supporting thousands of Canadian jobs.

Russia devastates Ukrainian food storage in stepped up attacks on logistics

Reuters | August 28, 2026 | Logistics

Recent Russian air attacks have destroyed around 90% of retailers' food logistics, Kyiv's agricultural minister said on Friday, revealing

Canadian economy recovers sharply in second quarter as domestic demand revives, exports grow

Reuters | August 28, 2026 | International Trade

Canada's economy rebounded sharply in the second quarter after six months of virtually no growth, aided by a strong jump in exports and solid domestic

Oil drifts lower as Hormuz flows balance slow progress in Iran diplomacy

Reuters | August 28, 2026 | International Trade

Oil prices fell on Friday and were on track for a weekly drop as traders weighed crude flows making it through the Strait of Hormuz against the deadlock in

Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Reuters | August 28, 2026 | International Trade

Iran condemned the United States' new economic sanctions on Friday as "state terrorism" and said other countries were legally obliged

Air China Cargo partners with cargo.one to debut e-booking for thousands of freight forwarders

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Air China Cargo, the national-flag cargo carrier of China and dedicated air freight subsidiary of Air China, unveiled a partnership that now brings its air freight capacity to cargo.one. Air China Cargo’s first global digital distribution partnership places its capacity within the AI-powered workflows of thousands of freight forwarders using cargo.one.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026

SC Ports announces first step to deepen channel to North Charleston Terminal

South Carolina Ports and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District signed a feasibility study agreement.

CBP modernizes rail export manifest processing

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

U.S. Customs and Border Protection reached another significant milestone in the push to modernize export manifest processing.

“Corridors of Commerce” vision requires strong federal transportation investment

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Trucking

Today, the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC), released the following statement on the Trump administration’s newly announced “America’s Great Corridors of Commerce” initiative, a national push underscoring the critical importance of maintaining and modernizing the nation’s transportation infrastructure through federal investment in roads, bridges and rail networks.

CSX honors 55 customers for Chemical Safety Excellence

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

CSX Corp. announced the recipients of its 32nd annual Chemical Safety Excellence Awards.

NatPower Marine ready to support delivery of the UK’s net zero ports ambitions

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Green Shipping

NatPower Marine welcomes the Government’s response to the Net Zero Ports call for evidence and its recognition of the central role ports will play in maritime decarbonization.

Flagship expands floor care program with SoftBank Robotics America

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

SoftBank Robotics America and Flagship Aviation Services, LLC, announced the continued expansion of their strategic partnership.

OOCL names OOCL Grace, its second 24,000 TEU methanol dual‑fuel container vessel

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Maritime

The naming ceremony was held at the shipyard of Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (“NACKS"). Ms. Annetta Duan, Global Logistics Director of Hayco Group, named OOCL Grace and bestowed her blessings upon the vessel in the presence of many guests.

“K” LINE Signs Agreements for Construction of Three VLCCs with NIHON SHIPYARD

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Maritime

The Carriers are next-generation energy-saving, high fuel efficiency vessels. They will be constructed as Malaccamax vessels designed to transport crude very efficiently on routes between the Middle East and Asia via the Strait of Malacca.

Surge in container volumes on direct services between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia

AJOT Newsroom | August 28, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The first half of 2026 was characterized by strong cargo flows through the Port of Gothenburg. Container handling remained at record levels, while all other segments posted positive growth. This is shown in the Port of Gothenburg’s volume report for the period.

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