Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Entre Commercial Realty completes 32,885 SF lease at truck maintenance facility in Orland Park, IL

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Trucking

Entre Commercial Realty is pleased to announce that it has successfully leased a truck maintenance and trailer parking facility at 13235 SW Highway in Orland Park, IL.

Jamaica welcomes progress on greenhouse gas reduction

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

Nevada Trucking Association opposes SB 180, Citing Harm to families and local businesses

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Trucking

The Britiannia Group announces CEO sucession plan

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Maritime

DCSA’s Track & Trace standard ready for use in the Port of Rotterdam

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Circle Group & ARELOGIK win port traffic monitoring study worth EUR 70K

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

deugro Houston hosts first annual Trucker Safety Forum

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Trucking

The event convened representatives from Jetco Delivery, Palletized Trucking, Gulf Winds International, Bennett On-Site Services, Advanced Freight Dynamics, and deugro Houston’s department heads for a round-table discussion that centered on all aspects related to safety.

Fictiv joins MISUMI building a global manufacturing platform for engineering and supply chain organizations

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Konecranes expands in Brazil with order for 14 electric RTGs from Portonave

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Portonave, the first private container terminal in Brazil, located in the southern part of the country, has ordered 14 Konecranes fully electric RTGs, marking a new customer for Konecranes in a critical regional market. The order was booked in Q4 2024 and the cranes will be delivered in mid-2026.

Saudia Cargo, and Worldwide Flight Services launch ONE Record integration with CHAMP, accelerating digital transformation in air cargo

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Shipping Technology

With CHAMP’s 1Neo-Connect service, Saudia Cargo (SACC) and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) can now leverage accurate, up-to-date shipment status information through a streamlined API.

Intermodal

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025

Industry leaders convene to teach the next generation of shippers about rail logistics

Rail transportation experts will convene in San Antonio in May to share their strategic knowledge and practical insights with the next generation of commodity shippers. Sponsored by NCTA and Commtrex, “Rail Shipper 101 - Navigating Rail Logistics: Mastering the Essentials” is a one-day course designed to help young professionals in the commodity shipping industry build their expertise and develop industry connections.

BGL advises Stonepeak in its partnership with Dupré Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Logistics

California sues Trump administration to block tariffs

Reuters | April 17, 2025 | International Trade

California on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to block U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign trading partners, accusing him of

US orders halt on construction of New York offshore wind project

Reuters | April 17, 2025 | Green Shipping

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered a halt to construction of Equinor's Empire Wind project off the coast of New York, saying information suggested the Biden administration approved

BHP says tariff impact on global economy could be significant

Reuters | April 17, 2025 | International Trade | By The Numbers

BHP Group said that an escalating trade war could harm the world economy and adaptation was key to sustaining global growth, as it reported a slight

Cut shifts or ramp up output? Vietnam’s exporters face dilemma amid tariff chaos

Reuters | April 17, 2025 | International Trade | By The Numbers

Some factory workers in Vietnam have been told to increase output of products for the U.S. market, while others have had their shifts cut to three

Ports of Indiana and Metro Ports extend bulk cargo partnership at Burns Harbor

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Ports of Indiana and Metro Ports have signed a five-year extension of their bulk terminal operating agreement at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. The agreement reaffirms both organizations’ commitment to growing bulk cargo operations and providing industry-leading customer service at Indiana’s Lake Michigan port.

Kidder Mathews announces new leadership for Greater LA, SoCal, and Arizona

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Logistics

Darren Tappen has been promoted to Regional President of Brokerage for the company’s Greater Los Angeles, Southern California, and Arizona markets. He will oversee 215 brokers across eight offices and be responsible for recruitment, business development, client relationships, and integration across service lines.

Exports of sanctioned Russian Arctic oil to China set to rise in April, sources say

Reuters | April 17, 2025 | International Trade

Russia's exports of Arctic oil to China are set to rise sharply in April after sellers offered wide discounts and shipment on non-sanctioned tankers to counter