Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Cox Automotive celebrates “Technical Excellence” at 2026 Top Tech Finals

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | Trucking

Cox Automotive recently concluded its 2026 Top Tech Finals in Nashville, Tenn., bringing together top technicians from Cox Fleet and Manheim for the company's annual skills competition recognizing technical excellence across the organization.

Trump to ease ground beef import quotas for 90 days

Reuters | August 21, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

President Donald Trump said on Friday he would allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without impacting tariff quotas as part of a 90-day deal aimed at lowering prices as U.S. consumers struggle with grocery bills.

$4.6M PennDOT investment aligns with National ITS trend

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | Shipping Technology

$4.6 million multi-year agreement helps modernize Pennsylvania's commercial vehicle monitoring infrastructure with accurate, real-time traffic data...

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026

LATAM Cargo relocates 15 lions and tigers from Argentina to North America

LATAM Cargo successfully operated a dedicated charter flight transporting 15 big cats (8 tigers and 7 lions) from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Denver, with a technical stop in Santiago, Chile. The animals' final destination is The Wild Animal Sanctuary, located in Keenesburg, Colorado.

Fitch upgrades Galveston Wharves revenue bond rating on cruise growth, strong financial performance

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

Fitch Ratings has raised its rating on outstanding Galveston Wharves revenue bonds to ‘A+’ from ‘A’.

Continental celebrates groundbreaking for new warehouse in Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | Logistics

Continental celebrated the groundbreaking of its new highly automated finished-goods warehouse during a ceremony at its Mount Vernon, Illinois, tire plant Thursday.

State Ag Secretary Karen Ross makes the case for extending and strengthening USMCA at Fresno Roundtable

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | International Trade | By The Numbers

Farmers, agribusiness leaders, and elected officials gathered at the Fresno County Farm Bureau on Tuesday to underscore how much of California's farm economy rides on tariff-free access to Canada and Mexico.

Maritime

Reuters | August 21, 2026

Ships passing through Hormuz hover in single digits

Data shows fewer commodity vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, underscoring continued uncertainty for crude oil, LNG, and bulk shipping flows through key Middle East chokepoints.

China, Indonesia agree to boost military ties, work closer on minerals, energy and tech

Reuters | August 21, 2026 | International Trade

China and Indonesia agreed on Friday to boost military ties and work closely on minerals, energy and technology, as Jakarta seeks to balance ties with both Beijing and Washington amid economic and geopolitical tensions, including in the South China Sea.

Montway Auto Transport named to Inc. 5000 list

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | Logistics

Montway Auto Transport has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.

Flux Power reports 2026 fiscal fourth quarter and full year financial results

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | Energy | Alternative | By The Numbers

Flux Power Holdings, Inc. reported financial and operational results for the 2026 fiscal fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.

Protecting fleet hardware from extreme heat domes in 2026 and beyond

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Due to climate change, fleet managers should prepare for these phenomena going forward. Transportation professionals who adapt the fastest to future heat domes can better prevent roadside breakdowns, avoid logistics delays, promote asset health, and prolong equipment service life, establishing a reputation as a strong link in the supply chain.

Magnus Technologies releases July 2026 Diesel Fuel Snapshot, highlighting second straight monthly drop in diesel prices

Magnus Technologies | August 21, 2026 | Energy

Monthly analysis found diesel fell to $4.96 per gallon in July but remained 31.14% above July 2025 levels, putting pressure on carriers to keep surcharge programs aligned with the market

Houston Ship Channel trade tonnage rises 16% as exports and vessel traffic grow

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

Trade activity across the Houston Ship Channel region remained strong, while Port Houston gained momentum with increases in imports, empties and a modest decline in exports.

Port Pascagoula names Charles David Tillotson as Port Director

Tillotson brings more than three decades of experience in maritime operations, port business development, logistics and commercial management across public ports, private terminal operators and military logistics.