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Boston Fed paper says strong productivity blunted tariff inflation impact

Reuters | August 19, 2026 | International Trade

Robust U.S. productivity levels appear to have blunted the full inflationary impact of President Donald Trump’s large-scale trade tariffs, new research from the Federal Reserve Bank

Board approves $19.9 billion plan to overhaul Washington Dulles airport

Reuters | August 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The board that oversees Washington Dulles airport voted on Wednesday to approve a $19.9 billion overhaul plan that includes $3.75 billion to build new underground...

International Trade

Reuters | August 19, 2026

Mexico pushes back on US ruling on strawberry dumping

A U.S. Commerce Department dumping finding against Mexican strawberries is raising new trade tensions, with Mexico arguing the case could harm small farmers, agricultural exporters, and cross-border produce supply chains.

Magma Aviation appoints Chapman Freeborn Greater China as General Sales and Service Agent

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Magma Aviation has appointed CF Greater China as its General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) for the Greater China market, underlining the company's commitment to fortifying its commercial presence in one of the world's most dynamic air cargo regions.

ACMF names Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness keynote speaker for 9th Annual Anchor Awards

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Maritime

Under the theme, “Caribbean Maritime Professionals: The Backyard Advantage”, the evening will honor Marie McKenzie and Richard Scheff, two distinguished leaders in the Caribbean maritime community, for their exceptional contributions to the maritime, cruise, shipping, logistics and legal sectors and their commitment to the continued growth of the Caribbean.

Damen Folla delivers new workboat for aquaculture

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Maritime

Damen Folla has handed over a new workboat for aquaculture the Service Vessel (SeV) 1508 to Mowi Norway during Nor-Fishing in Trondheim on 19 August.  

ZIM reports strong Q2 2026 results driven by transpacific position and cost efficiency

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Maritime | By The Numbers

ZIM’s strategic presence in the Transpacific trade enabled the Company to capitalize on favorable market conditions, which together with ZIM’s modern, fuel-efficient and cost-effective fleet and agile commercial strategy, drove improved year-over-year profitability.

Baltic Shipping Company welcomes two new vessels equipped with wind-assisted propulsion

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Green Shipping

Baltic Shipping Company A/S has welcomed two new vessels, M/V Baltic Iron and M/V Baltic Timber, strengthening its fleet with two next-generation coasters featuring wind-assisted propulsion and battery technology.

MacGregor’s Q2 2026 interim report: Strong demand for MacGregor solutions and continued profitability improvement

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Maritime | By The Numbers

MacGregor’s second quarter 2026 was characterised by strong order intake in all divisions, and higher profitability was driven by continued disciplined project execution, active cost management, and ongoing progress in the implementation of our Full Ahead strategy.

From proven strength to bolder performance

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Logistics

With the introduction of the CBG 310, Liebherr Maritime Cranes advances high-performance transshipment through a measured evolution of its four-rope grab crane portfolio.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026

Crowley, Port Houston connect Central America and the U.S. Gulf

Crowley’s new Gulf-Central America Express Service gives shippers a direct weekly link between Port Houston, Guatemala, and Honduras, improving refrigerated cargo flows, transit reliability, and U.S.-Central America supply chain efficiency.

Port of Hueneme hosts “Sustaining the Seas Summit”

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Green Shipping

The Port of Hueneme marked World Oceans Day with its fourth annual “Sustaining the Seas Summit” on Tuesday, August 18, at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum in Oxnard.

Flughafen Wien earnings rise 7% in first half of 2026 despite challenging market conditions

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Flughafen Wien AG in the first half of 2026: Earnings improvement of 7.0% thanks to international growth and cost discipline despite difficult market conditions and stagnating revenue (+0.9%)

XLP Member, Freight Connection Pakistan handles 135-metric-ton waste heat boiler shipment from Belgium to Pakistan

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

Freight Connection Pakistan successfully handled the import of a 135-metric-ton Waste Heat Boiler from Antwerp, Belgium, to Karachi, Pakistan. The shipment comprised one 40-foot Open Top container carrying the heavy unit, along with 22 general packages of spare and loose parts.

Shell and Hyundai Motor renew 20-year global cooperation agreement

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Energy

The agreement marks the fifth renewal since the companies began working together in 2005, and reflects a long-standing partnership built on collaboration across product development, motorsport engineering and aftersales solutions.

“K” LINE announces commencement of operations at Port of Kobe Container Terminals PC14-17

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

In June 2023, “K” LINE signed a basic agreement with Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. regarding its relocation to KICT and the integrated use of terminal facilities in association with the expansion and functional reinforcement of the terminal in the Port Island (Stage 2) area of the Port of Kobe.

ACL ranked top ocean carrier in “Logistics Management Quest for Quality” awards

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Logistics

ACL has been recognized as the top-performing ocean carrier in Logistics Management’s 43rd Annual Quest for Quality Awards, as announced in the publication’s August 2025 issue.

Clean Shipping Alliance and Marine Fuels Alliance partner on emissions compliance and fleet decarbonization

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Green Shipping

Agreement brings together exhaust gas cleaning expertise and marine fuels supply chain reach to support joint regulatory advocacy and industry best practice

AIR ONE and Proactive Logistic Solutions’ Boeing 747F transports gas turbine to Kazakhstan

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The outsize shipment, measuring close to 3 metres in height and weighing more than 8,400kgs, was travelling to Aktau in southwestern Kazakhstan from Aberdeen on a Boeing 747-400F charter organised for PLS by AIR ONE, supporting one of the world's leading gas turbine maintenance, repair and overhaul specialist.

Port of Los Angeles posts second-best July on record, cargo volume remains strong

AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

The Port of Los Angeles processed 960,464 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in July, making it the second-busiest July in the Port’s history. The strong performance continued a stretch of historically high cargo volume at the nation’s busiest port.

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