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CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows 10th month of sales growth in July

AJOT Newsroom | August 10, 2026 | Logistics | By The Numbers

Retail sales rose again in July, marking the 10th consecutive month of gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.

Global Aerospace Summit 2026 lineup announced

AJOT Newsroom | August 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The Global Aerospace Summit will return to the St. Louis region August 19–20, 2026, with a lineup of speakers and panels that builds on the success of the inaugural conference last year.

Aurrigo International takes off with £1.43m CAM funding to boost airport safety

AJOT Newsroom | August 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Aurrigo International plc has been awarded £1.43million of UK government funding to investigate how autonomous vehicles can be used to make airports safer.

A single cross-border freight quote still contains two customs processes

AJOT Newsroom | August 10, 2026 | Logistics

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | August 07, 2026

Turkish Airlines balanced the adverse effects of the war in the Middle East through dynamic capacity management

Turkish Airlines expanded its fleet, revenue, and cargo performance in Q2 2026 as agile capacity planning, higher unit revenues, and Turkish Cargo’s geographic advantage helped offset fuel-price pressure and regional instability.

Oil prices drop as investors weigh potential Hormuz deal between Iran and Gulf states

Reuters | August 07, 2026 | International Trade

Oil prices edged lower on Friday as investors weighed signals that Gulf states and Iran were closing in on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a

Today in energy: Battery storage capacity averaged 70% growth over the last three years

AJOT Newsroom | August 07, 2026 | Energy

Utility-scale battery storage capacity in the United States increased significantly during the last three years, with an annual average growth rate of 70%.

CMA CGM | Navigability on the Amazon River: Implementation of a Low Water Surcharge

AJOT Newsroom | August 07, 2026 | Maritime

As part of an ongoing operational assessment of the Amazon River system, they are closely monitoring the reduction in water levels during the second half of the year and its impact on navigation to and from Manaus.

CMA CGM | Advisory #13 - Middle East: Dangerous Goods Surcharge Implementation

AJOT Newsroom | August 07, 2026 | Maritime

In a continued effort to provide customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM Group wishes to inform you about the implementation of a Dangerous Goods Surcharge as follows

Indian Register of Shipping hosts meet with marine equipment manufacturers to strengthen industry engagement

AJOT Newsroom | August 07, 2026 | Maritime

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) organized a customer interaction meeting with manufacturers, technical consultants, and other stakeholders from the marine equipment industry to strengthen collaboration, understand customer requirements, and gather feedback on its Marine Component Certification and Type & Works Approval services.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | August 07, 2026

Import cargo’s early peak season is winding down

U.S. container imports are expected to ease through the rest of 2026 after an early peak season driven by tariff uncertainty, resilient consumer demand, and retailer efforts to stay ahead of global supply chain risks.

Dark tanker transits dominate Hormuz Since 14 July

AJOT Newsroom | August 07, 2026 | Maritime

Three weeks after the renewed blockade, the VLCC market has adapted to a different operating environment. Dark transits are the prevailing pattern through Hormuz, Arabian Gulf routes continue to command a sustained earnings premium over the Atlantic, and secondhand VLCC values are holding close to their first-quarter gains.

JL Supplies and UTC Overseas announce a flexible MGO supply solution in Suriname

AJOT Newsroom | August 07, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain

UTC Overseas is pleased to announce that JL Supplies Suriname and UTC Overseas Suriname will implement a dedicated Marine Gas Oil supply solution from the J&L Terminal Shore Base in Paramaribo.

Trump unveils trade actions to compete with China on solar and chips

Reuters | August 07, 2026 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade

The White House on Thursday imposed a series of price floors and a 15% tariff on products made from polysilicon, the raw material used in semiconductors and solar panels that is primarily produced by China.

Toyota Material Handling North America embarks on next-generation forklift manufacturing

Toyota Material Handling North America | August 07, 2026 | Logistics

Toyota Material Handling North America held a ribbon cutting for its new factory in Columbus, Indiana that will produce Toyota and Raymond brands’ electric products.

Liberia to preview next oil & gas licensing round strategy at Houston Investor Day

AJOT Newsroom | August 07, 2026 | Energy | Conventional

Trump to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chains

Reuters | August 07, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

President Donald Trump will convene executives from some of the world's largest mining companies at the State Department on Friday as his administration intensifies efforts to secure domestic and allied supplies of critical minerals, a cornerstone of its national security and industrial policy.

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | August 07, 2026

Little appetite for peak season charters signals a weaker air cargo market over rest of 2026

The rate premiums air freight buyers have paid since the escalation of the Middle East conflict in late February are continuing to unwind, with little evidence of a peak season boost for airlines and forwarders to look forward to, as the global air cargo market faces a slower second half of 2026, according to new industry data and analysis from Xeneta.

Republican US senators propose to repeal California emissions rules

Reuters | August 06, 2026 | Green Shipping | Trucking

Four Republican U.S. senators on Thursday proposed repealing landmark California vehicle emissions rules in a bid to prevent the state from imposing stricter tailpipe requirements than the federal government.

National Airlines completes the world’s longest commercial Boeing 777 Freighter flight carrying live cargo

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

National Airlines has successfully completed what is believed to be the world's longest commercial Boeing 777 Freighter flight carrying live cargo, further demonstrating the airline's capability to execute complex, time-critical, ultra-long-haul cargo operations.

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