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MOL, IBM Japan jointly develop AI platform

AJOT Newsroom | July 01, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and IBM Japan, Ltd. announced the joint development of an AI-powered platform that integrates a wide range of information related to vessel operations to enhance decision-making.

Port of Long Beach, state officials laud progress on $383 million investment

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) Secretary Toks Omishakin visited the Port of Long Beach.

US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say

Reuters | June 30, 2026 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on imports of foreign inverters, which connect solar projects and batteries to the grid, over concerns China could use them to disrupt power supplies, according to five people with knowledge of the matter.

Turkish Cargo has renewed its three IATA CEIV certifications in special cargo operations

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The global air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo, has once again confirmed its expertise in transporting pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, perishable cargo, and live animals, as well as its compliance with international quality standards.

US drives rise in global emissions as utilities turn back to coal, report shows

Reuters | June 30, 2026 | Energy

The United States accounted for about a third of the rise in global carbon dioxide emissions in 2025, as higher gas prices pushed power producers back to coal, an Energy Institute report showed on Tuesday.

AAL Shipping claims 2026 AFLAS Project Cargo Award

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

AAL Shipping (AAL) has once again secured top industry recognition in one of the world’s most important project cargo markets, winning the 2026 AFLAS Award for ‘Best Shipping Line – Project Cargo’.

Wonder to launch drone food delivery in Texas in January

Reuters | June 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Diners in Dallas and other Texas cities will soon be able to order food deliveries by drone directly to their doorstep from dozens of restaurant brands, foodhall company Wonder announced on Tuesday.

IANA names Port of Long Beach recipient of inaugural Intermodal Innovation Award

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Intermodal | Ports & Terminals

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) today announced the Port of Long Beach as the inaugural recipient of the Intermodal Innovation Award, recognizing organizations whose leadership and vision and are advancing the future of intermodal freight transportation.

SGS Compass launches for data-driven global supply chain risk management and compliance

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Triumph launches RFP Manager, leveraging real freight transaction data to improve contract pricing

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Shipping Technology

The European tech partnership powering global fleets: Telematics giants Wialon and Teltonika connect 1 millionth vehicle worldwide

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Trucking

In a global technology landscape shaped by Silicon Valley giants and Asian manufacturing powerhouses, two Lithuanian companies have quietly built something remarkable. Together, Wialon and Teltonika Telematics connect 1 million vehicles in more than 160 countries, making Lithuania an unlikely but undeniable force in global telematics and IoT.

Spot Market Insights: Rates continue moving predictably each week & staying very high YoY

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Trucking

DAT spot truckload data for June 21-27, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Trucking

Total Movements manages heavy-lift gas processing units for Middle East gas production project

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Total Movements, a member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in India, has successfully executed a door-to-port transportation of 6 Gas Processing Units (GPUs) totaling about 12,800 cbm, including the heaviest unit weighing 1,400 ton, from the supplier's facility in India to the Middle East. 

DNV verifies Syroco’s method for estimating savings from voyage optimization

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Maritime | Technology

An independent review by DNV confirms that Syroco's methodology consistently estimates the fuel and time benefits delivered through the Syroco Live platform

Roussotte announced as new Achilles CEO

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Achilles announced the appointment of Sebastien Roussotte as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

How El Niño 2026 could reshape global shipping operations

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Maritime

Rhenus expands into humanitarian logistics with new Dubai hub

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Logistics

The first dedicated Aid & Relief department based in Dubai positions Rhenus at the centre of faster, more coordinated crisis logistics worldwide

FIATA seeks urgent clarification from airlines ahead of expedited implementation of IATA Direct Air Waybill changes

AJOT Newsroom | June 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

FIATA notes that the formal review process before the scheduled date of effectiveness has not been respected.

International Trade

Reuters | June 30, 2026

U.S. declaration to exit USMCA to start a decade-long countdown for the pact

President Donald Trump's administration is expected to formally declare on Wednesday that it will not extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, starting a decade-long clock to wind down the 32-year-old North American free trade zone as the three countries haggle over proposed changes.

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