Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

US airlines take more discipline and less capacity into 4th July

AJOT Newsroom | June 26, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

IBA has found that US airlines are taking a more disciplined approach to capacity deployment during this year's July 4th travel period, with capacity slightly down despite continued strong holiday demand.

Yang Ming receives AFLAS Award for Best Sustainable Shipping Line

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS), organized by the renowned shipping publication Asia Cargo News, is one of the most prestigious honors in the global logistics and supply chain industry.

Port Canaveral earns Green Marine certification for the 10th consecutive year

Accreditation reflects Port’s ongoing commitment to environmental and sustainability goals

Chicago Rockford International Airport expands DSV partnership

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) has expanded its partnership with DSV following the launch of a new weekly freight service from Luxembourg (LUX), announced at Air Cargo China in Shanghai.

US denies Polestar authorization to sell vehicles in latest strike against China-made EVs

Reuters | June 25, 2026 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Electric-vehicle maker Polestar said on Thursday that the U.S. did not grant it authorization to sell vehicles in the country from model year 2027 onwards, effectively banning it from selling cars in the United States.

China’s carmakers rush to Canada as a ‘practice run’ for US sales

Reuters | June 25, 2026 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Just two weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in January he would allow limited electric-vehicle imports from China, that country’s biggest auto exporter, Chery, held its first meetings in Canada with car dealers.

North American Transborder Freight increased 19.4% in April 2026 from April 2025

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Intermodal | Trucking

The transborder freight data program provides comprehensive monthly and annual data on North American cross-border freight activity.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026

Dry bulk Hormuz transits now at 100% pre-war levels – AXS Signal Ocean

AIS-derived data indicates 62 verified transits through the Strait on 24 June, the highest single-day count since the conflict began.

Trump White House asks Congress to approve year-round E15 gasoline sales

Reuters | June 25, 2026 | Energy

President Donald Trump's White House asked Congress on Wednesday to pass a law allowing year-round sales of gasoline containing higher volumes of ethanol, reviving a long-sought priority of the biofuels industry.

FreightWeekSTL 2026 closes with milestone countdown celebrating Freightway’s first decade

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

FreightWeekSTL 2026 concluded with its final virtual session celebrating the 10th anniversary of the official launch of the St. Louis Regional Freightway.

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories have decreased in June

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Energy

For the week ending June 19, 2026, U.S. refineries processed 17.1 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil, down 81,000 b/d from the previous week, and they operated at 96.1% capacity utilization.

Matteoni appointed CEO of Glasgow Prestwick Airport

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Long serving airport leader to succeed Ian Forgie as PIK enters next phase of cargo and e-commerce growth

Schneider appoints manufacturing leader Ramirez to Board of Directors

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Trucking | People | Appointments

Schneider National, Inc. a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, announced the appointment of Austin Ramirez to its Board of Directors.

CMA CGM crowned “Best Global Shipping Line” for the sixth consecutive year at the 2026 AFLAS Awards

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, has been named Best Global Shipping Line for the sixth consecutive year at the 2026 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS).

BARIG further strengthens its involvement in air cargo

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Michael Hoppe re-confirmed as member of the Executive Board of the Air Cargo Community Frankfurt • BARIG Air Cargo Committee as an important driving force • Fostering networking and collaboration with stakeholders

Successful conclusion to National Forklift Safety Day 2026 hosted at the National Press Club and streamed live worldwide

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Logistics

Etihad Cargo expands digital customer experience with new languages and enhanced shipment tools

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

• Etihad Cargo expands its digital customer experience with five additional languages on its website, enabling customers across key global markets to interact in their preferred language • The carrier has also introduced enhanced digital tools, streamlining shipment management and improving real-time visibility on its customer portal • Upgraded booking features on its website enable customers to independently update and manage bookings, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency • These updates form part of a wider digital strategy, including SmartTrack solution, delivering greater transparency, control and connectivity across the shipment journey

Etihad Cargo launches the Excellence Hub, the air cargo industry’s first airline-led training community

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Etihad Cargo introduces the air cargo industry’s first logistics training community developed by an airline, delivering specialised courses and accredited certifications for professionals across the global air cargo industry • The user-friendly training platform utilises gamification to simplify learning, alongside hosting podcasts, masterclasses, and industry-certified programmes within an accessible digital ecosystem to promote safety, compliance, and operational excellence

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer sign agreement to manage Padova Intermodal Terminal as PSA Padova

PSA Intermodal Italy, PSA Italy’s intermodal operations arm, and Logtainer have signed the final agreement for the management of the intermodal terminal at Interporto Padova, marking the transition from the tender award obtained in December 2025.