Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Proficient Auto Logistics marks one year of progress

AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2025 | Logistics

AI meets drayage: PortPro launches AI agents at a critical moment for the industry

AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2025 | Shipping Technology

Loadsmart announces brokerage and managed transportation leader Geoff Kelley as new COO

AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2025 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Loadsmart announced that Geoff Kelley has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer.

Dividend up as Landstar System reports $1.153B Q1 revenue

AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2025 | Trucking | By The Numbers

Landstar System, Inc. reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.85 in the 2025 first quarter on revenue of $1.153 billion.

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers accredits Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy as International Teaching Centre

AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2025 | Maritime

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) is proud to announce that its long-standing partner, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), has officially been accredited as an International Teaching Centre (ITC).

International Trade

Reuters | May 13, 2025

Global stocks rally after US, China pause tariff war, but uncertainty remains

Global stock markets surged on Monday after the U.S. and China agreed to slash steep tariffs for at least 90

World’s first commercial-scale e-methanol plant opens in Denmark

Reuters | May 13, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

The world's first commercial-scale e-methanol plant began operations in Denmark on Tuesday, with shipping giant Maersk set to buy part of the production

Brokerages scale back recession odds after U.S.-China trade truce

Reuters | May 13, 2025 | International Trade | By The Numbers

Trump starts Gulf visit in Saudi Arabia, focus on mega economic deals

Reuters | May 13, 2025 | International Trade

U.S. President Donald Trump secured a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to invest in the United

Carrier to invest $1 billion to boost US production

Reuters | May 13, 2025 | Trucking

Carrier Global on Tuesday announced plans to invest $1 billion over five years in the United States, in response to President Donald Trump's policies encouraging domestic production. Global

Microsoft to lay off 3% of workforce, CNBC reports

Reuters | May 13, 2025 | International Trade

(Reuters) -Microsoft is laying off 3% of its workforce, or roughly 7,000 employees, CNBC reported on Tuesday, as the technology giant looks to rein in costs while funneling billions of dollars into

AviLease places first direct Boeing order for up to 30 737 MAX jets

AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters

Boeing and AviLease, a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, announced the lessor has placed its first direct order for Boeing airplanes with a firm purchase for 20 737-8 jets and options for 10 more.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2025

Agriculture products a key part of increased marine traffic

The first tonnage statistics for 2025 have been reported by the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, and thus far the 67th navigation season is showing a year over year increase in overall traffic.

Konecranes delivers new coil handling crane to Welser Profile in Austria

AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2025 | Maritime | Breakbulk News | Shipping Technology

Konecranes has completed the installation and handover of a new 42-ton coil handling crane at Welser Profile’s production facility in Gresten, Austria.