Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

US, Australia sign Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | International Trade

U.S. shoppers: Speed, trust and transparency now decide online purchase

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Logistics | Integrators

Two monopile handling innovations boost Baltic Power offshore wind farm

As wind farms become more globalized and suitable sites are being taken up, so turbines are being built further out to sea.

Lufthansa Cargo launches operations at first phase of state-of-the-art air cargo hub as scheduled

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

Today, Lufthansa Cargo celebrated the completion of the ALPHA construction phase of its “LCCevo” infrastructure project at Frankfurt Airport, alongside guests from politics, business, and aviation.

World Shipping Council releases Containers Lost at Sea Report: 2026 Update

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Maritime

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026

SC Ports consolidating container operations in the short-term

South Carolina Ports is consolidating container operations to its Wando and North Charleston terminals in the short-term, while continuing to offer ample port capacity to customers needing access to the Southeast market.

Xeneta weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update

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

International Trade

Stuart Todd | June 25, 2026

‘China Shock 2.0’: EU primed for action?

Europe is weighing tougher trade defenses as surging Chinese exports widen the EU trade deficit, disrupt automotive supply chains, and intensify pressure for new tariffs, stronger industrial policy, and faster investment in European manufacturing.

The Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court rules in favor of Ørsted in cases concerning the former Elsam

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Energy

Middle East oil supply predicted to recover by end of ‘26, faster than expected – Rystad Energy oil market note

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Energy

Brent crude is trading around $73 a barrel today, near its lowest level in three months, as the oil market prices in a faster-than-expected recovery in Middle East supply.

PSA garners three accolades at 2026 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

CharterDesk celebrates official launch at Air Cargo China

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

CharterDesk celebrated its official launch at transport logistic/Air Cargo China yesterday with a presentation and champagne.

Truckstop.com introduces Broker Assistant and Carrier Hub to streamline freight broker operations

Truckstop.com | June 25, 2026 | Trucking

Embedded directly into daily workflow, Truckstop’s new broker tools help move freight more efficiently and safely

Trump calls out Exxon and Chevron in probe over alleged gasoline price ‘gouging’

Reuters | June 25, 2026 | Energy

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has instructed the Department of Justice to look into oil companies for not lowering gasoline pump prices in line with falling crude costs, accusing the companies of "gouging" customers.

Hactl and Hacis achieve triple honors at 2026 AFLAS Awards

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

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has been named “Best Global Air Cargo Terminal” and “Best Sustainable Air Cargo Terminal” at this year’s Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards.

Port of Hamburg strengthens partnership with China

AJOT Newsroom | June 25, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and SPG Qingdao Port Group signed a Port Partnership Agreement in Qingdao on 23 June.

Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say

Reuters | June 25, 2026 | Energy

Iraq has considered leaving OPEC if the oil producer group does not allow Baghdad to significantly increase oil production, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.