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Swisslog appoints Robert Humphry Vice President of Sales, New Business

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Swisslog, announced Robert Humphry as the new Vice President of Sales, New Business. In this role, Robert will lead strategic sales initiatives focused on expanding the company's customer base, driving new revenue opportunities, and strengthening partnerships across key industries.

Two industrial leases totaling 20,456SF in Fairfield NJ render warehouse property 100% leased

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Logistics

Driven by demand in Northern New Jersey's exceptionally tight industrial submarket, two new tenants have signed leases totaling 20,456 square feet at 101 Clinton Avenue in Fairfield.

Milutin named Galveston Wharves COO / Executive Deputy Port Director

Brett Milutin has been named chief operating officer (COO) at the Galveston Wharves.

Lemon Queen crowned with success after B Corp™ certification

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Lemon Queen has earned B Corp™ certification, championing the PR agency’s ethical creativity, impact and transparency in the air cargo industry.

Oman Air Cargo launches new daily road feeder service

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Oman Air Cargo has launched a new daily Road Feeder Service (RFS) between Muscat, Oman and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

BeyondTrucks digitizes customer-directed transportation operations

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Shipping Technology

New Field Dispatch capability enables carriers to capture, document, and operationalize work that originates in the field

Port of Tacoma Commission approves ground lease for major cold storage facility

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Tacoma Commission on June 16 approved a ground lease with Saxum Investment Company.

St. Louis region anchors emerging I-44 aerospace supply chain corridor

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain

A new report from the St. Louis Regional Freightway highlights the St. Louis region’s strategic position at the apex of the logistics backbone of America’s aerospace industry.

U.S. airlines lose $1.0 billion in first quarter 2026

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

U.S. scheduled passenger airlines reported a first-quarter 2026 after-tax net loss of $966 million and a pre-tax operating profit of $912 million.

DP World enters negotiations to develop container terminal at Port of Corpus Christi

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

A new DP World agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi signals a major push to develop Gulf Coast container capacity, attract new trade lanes, and support long-term logistics growth across South Texas and the broader U.S. supply chain.

Global acquires Pier Solutions, launches Global Modular and creates 80 new jobs in year one

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Energy

The investment marks a strategic first step in Global’s ambition to develop a fully integrated, end-to-end service offering for the energy sector, responding directly to client demand for more efficient, coordinated and scalable project delivery models.

APSEZ expands partnership with US-based Kaleris to accelerate AI-led transformation

Kaleris | June 17, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

The multi-year agreement will see Kaleris deploy its foundational terminal operating system and AI-augmented advanced container handling and optimization solutions across 15 APSEZ container terminals spanning nine domestic and international ports.

Healthcare & Lab Logistics: Rethinking Last-Mile as Clinical Infrastructure

By Guru Rao, CEO, nuVizz | June 17, 2026 | Logistics

XLP member, Balena Projects completes oversized cargo movement from Canada to Brazil via U.S. export gateway

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

Balena Projects managed the shipment from pickup at the shipper’s facility in Canada through export loading in the United States. Prior to shipment, a site survey was conducted to inspect the cargo condition, storage environment and loading procedures, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.

CBP issues withhold release order on Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O.

AJOT Newsroom | June 16, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order against copper and copper products manufactured in Serbia by Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O. (Serbia Zijin).

PR-LHM 600 supports evolving vessel demands at Cartagena terminal

AJOT Newsroom | June 16, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

As Colombia’s foreign trade grows and cargo mixes evolve, ports are focusing on equipment that extends handling capability within existing infrastructure.

Air Cargo

Stuart Todd | June 16, 2026

Middle East conflict: Ceasefire extension buoys air cargo recovery

Middle East air cargo operations are showing signs of recovery after renewed U.S.-Iran strikes briefly disrupted regional schedules, with Lufthansa Cargo, Gulf carriers, and DHL cautiously restoring capacity as ceasefire stability improves.

Hactl Receives 2026 Air Cargo Sustainability Award for corporate excellence

AJOT Newsroom | June 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce that Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) received the 2026 Air Cargo Sustainability Award - Corporate Category, sponsored by CHAMP Cargosystems.

PepsiCo Fleet Executive joins YMX Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | June 16, 2026 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Adam Buttgenbach joins the leading national yard logistics provider as Vice President of Fleet Strategy & Loss Prevention.

FreightWeekSTL Tours give lawmakers firsthand look at Inland Waterways’ Economic Impact

AJOT Newsroom | June 16, 2026 | Maritime

State legislators from across the bi-state St. Louis region and several of their staff members joined industry leaders June 9 for a series of tours and presentations highlighting the inland waterways’ critical role in freight movement, economic competitiveness and global connectivity.

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