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Descartes acquires Tai

AJOT Newsroom | August 24, 2026 | Shipping Technology

The Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced the acquisition of Tai, a leading provider of advanced transportation management solutions for freight brokers.

AYK Energy to launch ‘Cosmos’ world’s swappable containerized marine battery

AJOT Newsroom | August 24, 2026 | Energy

The marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy is set to unveil the world’s first swappable containerized marine battery system at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg next month (Hall B stand 342).

International Trade

Reuters | August 24, 2026

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks amid Canada trade spat

U.S. tariffs on all cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said in a social post on Monday after trade talks with Canada collapsed over the weekend.

Zelenskiy says Russia is ‘not ready’ for ceasefire on grain ships

Reuters | August 24, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia was "not ready" for a ceasefire on attacks on ships in the Black Sea carrying agricultural produce, as Moscow wants to extend any deal to cover attacks on Russian refineries and pipelines.

WCAworld joins FIATA as newest Platinum Partner

AJOT Newsroom | August 24, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain

FIATA is pleased to announce a three-year partnership with WCAworld

MacGregor advances direct ship-to-well LCO₂ transfer, built on 50 years of proven bow-loading technology

AJOT Newsroom | August 24, 2026 | Maritime

MacGregor has developed a new Liquid Carbon Dioxide (LCO₂) Bow Transfer System (BTS) to enable safe, reliable ship-to-well and ship-to-rig transfer of LCO₂ across a wide range of operating conditions.

Wind propulsion charts its biggest course yet through SMM 2026

AJOT Newsroom | August 24, 2026 | Green Shipping

Wind propulsion will have its largest-ever presence at the Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology (SMM) trade fair in September.

Exxon turns to automated drilling in the Permian in push for higher oil output

Reuters | August 24, 2026 | Energy

In rural west Texas where oil rigs and pump jacks dot the sparse flat landscape, an ExxonMobil contractor sits in a small office on a drilling rig, using controls on a screen to operate robotic machinery and move tall steel pipes weighing roughly 2,000 pounds.

Six countries want EU talks in September on taxing windfall profits of oil companies

Reuters | August 24, 2026 | Energy

Six European Union countries want the 27-nation EU to discuss in September a mechanism to tax windfall profits of oil companies triggered by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a letter by their finance ministers showed on Monday.

pewag UK Group deliver complete below-the-hook solution for rooftop lift

AJOT Newsroom | August 24, 2026 | Logistics

pewag UK Group has successfully delivered a complete below-the-hook lifting solution for E.J. McGovern Crane Hire during the installation of a 7,000kg Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) on a rooftop in Oxford.

Global GSA Group opens new offices in Argentina

AJOT Newsroom | August 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

ECS Group appoints St Amand as COO Americas

ECS Group has appointed Eric St Amand as Chief Operating Officer Americas.

Port of Montreal Contrecœur expansion project reaches major milestone with the start of in-water construction work

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

More than 250,000 tonnes of stone from local quarries have been progressively delivered to the site over the past several months to build the jetty in the river and the fill required for the future wharf. Several thousand additional tonnes of stone will be delivered in the coming months.

Amazon plans drone delivery expansion to about 500 US locales

Reuters | August 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Amazon said it will expand its drone delivery service to reach hundreds of U.S. cities and towns by year end, up from 11 locations where it currently operates serving multiple surrounding communities.

CMA CGM | INTERMODAL | Inland Emergency Fee

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | Maritime

Due to the ongoing exceptionally low water levels in Rhine and other European rivers, inland barge operations continue to face severe disruption, resulting in reduced transport capacity, significant congestion, extended terminal dwell times, and increased operational costs.

CMA CGM | Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) - From the West Mediterranean to Canada

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | Maritime

Effective September 15th, 2026, a RATE RESTORATION INITIATIVE (RRI) will apply to tariff or service contract rates on all cargo moving under the scope of this tariff as follows...

Lula, Trump discuss tariffs in phone call, Brazil says

Reuters | August 21, 2026 | International Trade

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Friday and discussed tariffs Washington recently imposed on Brazilian goods, according to a statement from Brazil's government.

NATO members discuss Strait of Hormuz options without alliance involvement

Reuters | August 21, 2026 | Maritime

NATO's top commander convened a videoconference earlier this week to facilitate possible contributions to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, his spokesperson told Reuters, adding that this is not a NATO mission.

Why is Trump talking about the Keystone XL oil pipeline?

Reuters | August 21, 2026 | Energy

A social media post by President Donald Trump declaring that the Keystone XL oil pipeline "may be awoken from the grave" attracted attention this week in the midst of U.S.-Canada trade talks. Below is a look at the history of that project running through parts of Canada and the U.S., as well as details on the new oil pipeline proposal that follows a slightly different route:

US, Canadian trade teams to meet again as tariffs deadline looms

Reuters | August 21, 2026 | International Trade

Top trade negotiators from Canada and the U.S. will meet for the third day running in Washington on Friday to try to finalize a trade deal before threatened new American tariffs come into effect on Saturday.

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