Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Out of room: Russia’s crude production enters a new era of constraint

AJOT Newsroom | August 14, 2026 | Energy | By The Numbers

Following a year of tighter sanctions and Ukrainian attacks on refineries, ports and tankers, Russia’s crude output has fallen further in the second half of 2026, severely affecting the nation’s crude production outlook.

Ocean Network Express bets on Kalundborg

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

From October, Ocean Network Express (ONE) is moving its Zealand container operations to the Port of Kalundborg. The agreement significantly increases cargo volume to the Port and brings Kalundborg an important step closer to its ambition of becoming Zealand's largest container terminal.

MARAD, Port of Long Beach report second-best July on record

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | By The Numbers

Stephen Carmel, Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration, joined Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba to announce our second-busiest July on record and the fourth-strongest month in the Port’s 115-year history.

June 2026 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) fell 0.3% from May 2026 and fell 1.7% from June 2025

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2026 | Intermodal | By The Numbers

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Taylor Farms outbreaks show limits of U.S. ability to safeguard produce from Mexico

Reuters | August 13, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

Two foodborne illness outbreaks linked to Taylor Farms have exposed a weakness at the heart of North America's food system: the United States is increasingly relying on Mexico's produce industry, and regulators are straining to oversee it to keep consumers safe.

Rotterdam port explosion causes one death, police say

Reuters | August 13, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

An explosion at the Netherlands' Rotterdam port has caused one death and wounded several others, a Rotterdam police spokesperson said on Thursday, adding that the cause of the explosion was still unclear and was currently being investigated.

Maersk raises outlook again as strong demand, freight rates lift profit

Reuters | August 13, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Maersk on Thursday raised its full-year earnings guidance for a second time this year and smashed profit forecasts as global container demand proved resilient in the face of the Middle East conflict.

Shipyard explosion in southeastern China kills fire and rescue worker

Reuters | August 13, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

Ukraine’s farmers despair as Russia’s Black Sea blockade traps their harvest

Reuters | August 13, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

Ukrainian farmer Serhiy Rybalko lost two-thirds of his land when Russia occupied a large part of southern Ukraine at the start of the invasion in 2022.

International Trade

Reuters | August 13, 2026

Detroit automakers fear North American trade deal revamp could cost them billions

Detroit’s automakers plan to argue to the Trump administration that its proposals for a revised North American trade deal could cost the companies billions of dollars and hurt their competitiveness with foreign rivals.

International Trade

Reuters | August 13, 2026

US fully restarts activities in Mexico’s avocado hub after security scare

The U.S. government said on Thursday it would fully resume activities throughout Mexico's western state of Michoacan, after earlier security concerns disrupted U.S. inspections needed to export the region's prized avocados.

Jones named HDR Marine Terminals leader

Bryan Jones, P.E., BC.PE, BC.CE, AMPE, a globally accomplished ports engineer and planner, has been named HDR’s marine terminals leader.

TransmetriQ introduces VIN-level rail tracking

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

July 2026: Passenger numbers and freight volumes rise at Frankfurt Airport

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Cargo throughput (comprising airfreight and airmail) was up 0.9 percent to 180,622 metric tons in July.

Operational disruptions affect HHLA’s half-year results

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

• Container throughput falls by 6.7 percent to 2,959 thousand TEU • Container transport down 1.2 percent to 985 thousand TEU • Group revenue rises by 3.0 percent to € 910.9 million • Operating result (EBIT) decreases to € 51.3 million • Forecast amended for the 2026 financial year

Truck Parking Club’s Hutto named to Texas Trucking Association Board of Directors

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2026 | Trucking

Brent Hutto joins the board of one of the nation's largest state trucking associations as Texas becomes Truck Parking Club's biggest market, with over 700 locations and nearly 14,000 truck and trailer parking spaces

Transportation Secretary Duffy invests $35.1 million into small shipyards to restore America’s maritime dominance

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2026 | Maritime

Program received a 300% boost thanks to President Trump

Eastern Mediterranean shipping leaders call for stronger RISQ 3.2 readiness

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2026 | Maritime

Senior leaders from across the Eastern Mediterranean shipping community have called for greater collaboration, practical training and stronger operational readiness as the industry prepares for the evolving requirements of RightShip's RISQ 3.2 inspection framework.

Procureship secures exclusive e-procurement deal with Stolt Tankers to boost fleet digitalisation efforts

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2026 | Maritime | Technology

Procureship has officially welcomed around 100 deep-sea vessels from Stolt Tankers, one of the world’s leading chemical tanker operators, onto its e-procurement platform as part of Stolt Tanker’s drive to further digitalise the day-to-day procurement operations for its global fleet.