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Several injured in Boeing 787 nose-gear collapse in Frankfurt

Reuters | June 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Several staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday, its operator Lufthansa said.

Logistics

Reuters | June 04, 2026

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Amazon on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10 billion ($11.6 billion) investment in its European fulfilment network.

Data shows investments in the methane decarbonization pathway continue to grow

AJOT Newsroom | June 04, 2026 | Green Shipping

2026 data shows that the methane decarbonization pathway is moving forward.

Airbus delivered 81 jets in May after China logjam eases

Reuters | June 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus delivered 81 aircraft in May, up sharply from a year earlier, partly due to the release of planes caught up in a regulatory stand-off with China, industry sources said.

DNV at Posidonia: Shore power shifting from voluntary energy-saving measure to compliance requirement

AJOT Newsroom | June 04, 2026 | Green Shipping

Shore power is shifting from a local environmental measure to a key operational and regulatory consideration for shipowners, according to DNV’s latest white paper.

US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion

Reuters | June 04, 2026 | Energy

Supporters of a long-stalled push to expand nationwide sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline are pursuing an uphill strategy to get the measure through a divided Senate, the last big hurdle before the policy lands on President Donald Trump's desk for signing.

Lloyd’s Register signs MoU to advance wind-assisted MR tanker design

AJOT Newsroom | June 04, 2026 | Green Shipping

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with K Shipbuilding, bound4blue and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) to jointly develop a 50,000 dwt MR tanker incorporating wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS).

Energy

Reuters | June 04, 2026

Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says

President Donald Trump is planning to use Cold War-era national defense powers to send nearly $700 million to support coal facilities, according to a White House official.

Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texas calf as parasite crosses border from Mexico

Reuters | June 04, 2026 | International Trade

New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive, has been found in a calf in Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday evening, exposing the nation's cattle herd to a serious new threat.

Britain plays down concern on India trade deal, hints at implementation delay

Reuters | June 04, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

Talks between Britain and India on implementing a free trade deal are moving quickly and going well, trade minister Peter Kyle said, suggesting the deal would not be reopened but could come into effect later than expected after a dispute over steel.

Datatruck’s 16 fuel integrations give carriers a single view of their biggest cost driver

Datatruck | June 04, 2026 | Trucking

Source Logistics appoints Bullard as CTO to strengthen leadership team and support rapid expansion

AJOT Newsroom | June 04, 2026 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Source Logistics, a leading provider of warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, and freight services, has announced key leadership appointments that solidify its continued commitment to investment and growth. The company has promoted Barton Bullard to Chief Technology Officer following Steve Edmondson joining as the new Chief Commercial Officer earlier this year.

EU, US committed to complying with trade deal, says U.S. trade chief Greer

Reuters | June 03, 2026 | International Trade

Both the European Union and the United States are committed to complying with their trade agreement, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday after broad new tariff threats over forced labour rankled Washington's trade partners.

AAPA welcomes PANYNJ’s Rooney to Board of Directors

AJOT Newsroom | June 03, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | People | Appointments

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) announced that Bethann Rooney, Port Director at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), officially joined its Board of Directors, representing the Max Dues payer category of port members.

Open Road Ventures acquires intermodal freight broker Double-Stack Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | June 03, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Open Road Ventures (ORV) today announced the acquisition of Double-Stack Logistics, a strategic partnership that establishes ORV’s presence in intermodal logistics and strengthens Double-Stack’s ability to expand services and pursue new growth opportunities across North America.

Europe and Russia: A region of contrasts shaping global softwood markets

Håkan Ekström, Global Wood Trends (Seattle, USA), and Glen O’Kelly, O’Kelly Acumen (Stockholm, Sweden) | June 03, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

Europe and Russia account for roughly 43% of global industrial roundwood supply. However, the outlook differs significantly between Russia, the Nordics, the Baltics, and Central Europe, reflecting differences in forest resources, harvest intensity, industry structure, and exposure to forest damage.

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