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Ports & Terminals

Stas Margaronis | August 20, 2026

Port of Long Beach takes first step toward nuclear-powered port

Port of Long Beach CEO Noel Hacegaba says nuclear energy, shore power, electrification, and skilled labor development could shape the next generation of port operations as cargo volumes remain historically strong.

Port of Long Beach has second-busiest July on record

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

A final push by shippers to move goods before the start of new tariffs lifted the Port of Long Beach to its second-busiest July on record, Port CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba announced Wednesday during the latest episode of his Supply Chain Insight media briefing series.

B&H Worldwide strengthens aerospace logistics capabilities in Auckland

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026 | Logistics

The new facility, located at Unit 3, 197 Montgomerie Road, Mangere, Auckland 2022, will be fully operational from 8 June 2026. Situated less than ten minutes from Auckland Airport, the site has been strategically selected to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen support for airlines, MROs, OEMs, lessors and aerospace suppliers requiring reliable and time-critical logistics solutions.

Sallaum Lines and Sallaum Logistics launch dedicated European automotive logistics company

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026 | Logistics

Sallaum Logistics extends Sallaum Lines’ automotive shipping expertise into inland vehicle transportation, connecting Europe’s ports, distribution hubs, dealerships and automotive customers through a focused road logistics platform.

Olam Agri and Vitol Bunkers complete world’s first co-processed VLSFO bio-bunkering operation in Singapore

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026 | Green Shipping

Supplied in Singapore, the lower carbon footprint fuel delivered savings of at least 120 tons CO2eq reduction on the voyage without any added operational requirements

Energy

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026

CORE POWER and Port of Corpus Christi study maritime nuclear readiness

The study will examine how a major US energy and trade gateway could prepare for two additional distinct future roles: as a potential location for a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) supplying firm power for port and regional demand, and as a gateway for future calls by nuclear-powered commercial ships.*

Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026

$500M to secure America’s critical mineral and battery supply chains

Seven selected projects will secure American critical supply chains, bolster U.S. economic and national security, and advance American energy dominance...

Greenbrier, SSAB and Alter help close the loop on steel

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

The railcars were manufactured using SSAB Zero™ steel, produced from recycled steel using fossil-free electricity and designed to achieve near-zero fossil carbon emissions. Greenbrier incorporated the material into railcars engineered for decades of service, underscoring the company's commitment to durability, performance, and responsible resource stewardship.

ematec launches HS 850 hybrid heavy-duty crane for easier machinery installation

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Whether it is a new milling or drilling centre or an injection-moulding machine, the latest generation of systems can increasingly combine several processes simultaneously. The increase in automation generally also means an increase in size and weight, making the installation process more difficult.

Arpin International Group launches Arpin South American Groupage

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026 | Logistics

Arpin South American Groupage addresses the growing need for cost-effective, scalable, and reliable shipping options throughout Latin America by consolidating shipments bound for the same region into shared containers, enabling customers to realize significant savings without compromising service quality.

Cathay Cargo becomes launch customer for Unilode’s fire containment cover leasing solution

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The partnership brings together Cathay Cargo's commitment to operational excellence with Unilode's global expertise in aviation asset management, providing a fully managed leasing solution that gives airlines flexible access to certified Fire Containment Covers whenever and wherever they are needed.

Reefer cargo claims: Why shipper temperature logs carry less weight — and how to strengthen them

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026 | Logistics

Is it time to outsource your order fulfillment? 6 signs to watch for

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Logistics

$15.5M in grant funding to be allocated for National City Balanced Plan Improvements

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of San Diego is completing the administrative process to direct $15.5 million in grant funding for two National City Balanced Plan projects – the Marina Way Realignment and the Connector Rail Track. The Marina Way Realignment helps set the stage for more commercial development on the National City Bayfront.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Port of Corpus Christi to explore nuclear maritime technologies

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

This is the second agreement the Department has signed since Secretary Duffy launched the SMR initiative in May.

North American Transborder Freight increased 19.9% in June 2026 from June 2025

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Trucking

The transborder freight data program provides comprehensive monthly and annual data on North American cross-border freight activity, detailing the value of U.S. imports and exports with Canada and Mexico by mode of transportation, commodity, and geography.

Fitch affirms Miami Intermodal Center, FL’s TIFIA Loan at ‘A’; Outlook Stable

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Intermodal

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) $270 million ($107.3 million current balance) Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) rental car facility (RCF) loan for the Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) at 'A.' The Rating Outlook is Stable.

US stock futures steady after tech slump; investors focus on Middle East tensions

Reuters | August 19, 2026 | International Trade

The main U.S. stock indexes recovered on Wednesday after a technology-driven slump in the previous session as government bond yields retreated from

Weekly rail traffic for the week ending August 15, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail | By The Numbers

For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 525,099 carloads and intermodal units, up 2.4 percent compared with the same week last year.

Air Cargo

Stuart Todd | August 19, 2026

New EU customs rules for low-value imports reshaping traffic flows

Cross-border e-commerce air cargo is under pressure after EU customs changes, with China-Europe parcel volumes declining while logistics providers reassess capacity, bonded warehousing, regional distribution, and peak-season planning.

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