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ACS Time Critical shows its versatility with 20 flight, 65 ton NFO

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Air Charter Service showcased its range of premium cargo services recently when looking to move almost 65 tons of energy machinery across the world, from Shanghai to Chicago.

New UltraStore Mini-Load ASRS: Automated tote storage without a single point of failure

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026 | Logistics

Integrated Systems Design introduced the UltraStore Mini-Load ASRS, an automated tote and bin storage system that eliminates the single point of failure design inherent in traditional mini-load systems.

Trade Unions united in Madrid for a democratic Europe

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026 | International Trade

International Trade

Stuart Todd | June 19, 2026

Suspension of de minimis in EU: What awaits China-Europe e-commerce trade?

When the US suspended its de minimis exemption for goods under $800 in August 2025, it led to an immediate and significant decline in cross-border e-commerce traffic.

Farnborough International Airshow celebrates 10 years supporting the Barrie Wells Trust & Box4Kids

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Farnborough International Airshow 2026, the world's most international aerospace event, and the Barrie Wells Trust are celebrating a decade of partnership.

ICIEC backs USD 626 million Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway financing

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026 | Intermodal

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) is pleased to announce its support for the financing of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway – Phase II in Nigeria.

International Trade

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026

US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz— but full container shipping recovery at least three months away

The US-Iran deal should allow a return of container shipping to the Strait of Hormuz.

Loconi Intermodal launches direct rail connection from Baltic Hub to Ostrava

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Loconi Intermodal has expanded its network with a new direct rail connection from Baltic Hub in Gdańsk, Poland to PKP Cargo International Terminal Paskov in Ostrava, Czech Republic, following its launch at the end of May 2026.

Los Angeles Councilmember Tim McOsker elected Board Chair of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Los Angeles Councilmember Tim McOsker has been elected Chair of the Governing Board of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) for the 2026-2027 term, his third time in this role.

Anchored by safety: Port of Hueneme holds maritime security and emergency response exercise

AJOT Newsroom | June 19, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Port tenants, staff, partners, vessel crews, and members of numerous public safety and emergency response agencies gathered at the Port of Hueneme.

PhilaPort ranked Nation’s Most Productive Container Port for third consecutive year

AJOT Newsroom | June 18, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

PhilaPort has once again been named the most productive container port in the United States.

Why importer of record planning matters in air freight technology shipments

AJOT Newsroom | June 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Trade and logistics challenges in handling propane and industrial gas supply chains

AJOT Newsroom | June 18, 2026 | Logistics

As global trade networks become increasingly interconnected, managing propane and industrial gas supply chains has become more complex and demanding.

Energy

Stas Margaronis | June 18, 2026

Trump administration lifts pause on wind energy permitting but buys out one more developer

Despite a legal win clearing the way for wind permitting, offshore wind developers remain cautious as federal lease buybacks, policy uncertainty, and delayed port investments threaten clean energy growth, grid reliability, and thousands of potential jobs.

AAL’s 2025 Sustainability Report released

AJOT Newsroom | June 18, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift

As AAL Shipping (AAL) celebrates 30 years of operations, the specialist multipurpose and project heavy lift carrier has reaffirmed its commitment to long-term growth through continued investment in fleet renewal, workforce development and digital innovation, despite ongoing uncertainty across global shipping markets.

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