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Stas Margaronis | May 28, 2026

Will high fuel prices boost ZES battery ships?

Rising diesel prices and lower battery costs are accelerating interest in battery-powered inland shipping, as companies like ZES and Heineken invest in zero-emission vessels and swappable marine battery technology to transform European freight transport.

JetBlue announces intent to launch service between Fort Lauderdale and Caracas, Venezuela

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

New route would further strengthen JetBlue’s leading position in Fort Lauderdale and support travel between the U.S. and Venezuela

Intermodal

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026

Port NOLA and NOPB partner with UTC Transoceanic on AI-powered oversized cargo tech in New Orleans

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) are partnering with newly launched logistics company UTC Transoceanic to bring advanced artificial intelligence and digital rail technology to one of the country’s most important gateways for oversized cargo.

CMA CGM PSS - from China to West Africa

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM informs of the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS):

TRAFFIX strengthens disaster preparedness for IPEX following devastating weather disruption

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Logistics

TRAFFIX, a leading third-party logistics provider, worked alongside IPEX, a leading North American manufacturer of piping and fittings, to restore product flow after Hurricane Helene severely disrupted operations at a key facility in Asheville, North Carolina, in late 2024.

XLP member, Freight Logistic handles hydromechanical equipment project for Australian hydroelectric plant

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Freight Logistic S.A.S successfully completed a complex project cargo operation involving hydromechanical equipment destined for a hydroelectric power plant in Australia.

International Trade

Pete Goldin | May 28, 2026

RL Jones streamlines tariff refund process with AI

As tariff volatility and compliance complexity intensify, RL Jones and Amberd.ai are leveraging artificial intelligence to transform customs brokerage workflows, streamline IEEPA refund processing, and give importers faster, more accurate trade compliance support.

FIATA calls for review of IATA Air Waybill changes amid liability concerns

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

FIATA today called for a formal review of the proposed changes to the Direct Air Waybill (DAWB) framework adopted at the recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) Cargo Agency Conference (CAC), invoking the IATA-FIATA Consultative Council (IFCC) review mechanism under IATA CAC Resolution 801c, Article 4.2.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport launches scheduled Shanghai cargo service

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

New weekly Air China Cargo service from Shanghai Pudong International Airport strengthens role as gateway for UK-China trade

Hutchison Ports BEST acquires three new next-generation Ship-to-Shore cranes

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Hutchison Ports BEST has formalized, in an event held jointly with the Vice- President of ZPMC (the world’s leading manufacturer of port equipment), the purchase of three new next-generation Ship-to-Shore cranes (STS).

Specialized knowledge & proven experience at Oversize Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift

The Project Cargo Network introduces Oversize Logistics as a new member in Hungary.

Realty of Northern NJ defines “infill and accessibility” as industrial demand drivers

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Logistics

Resource Realty of Northern New Jersey (RRNNJ), a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in the industrial and office sectors, reports a productive start to 2026 across Northern New Jersey.

Two Damen SARs 1605 FRP enter service with Brazilian Navy

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Maritime

On 18 May, the Brazilian Navy held an inauguration ceremony for the LSAR 02, a Damen Search and Rescue (SAR) Vessel 1605 in Vitória.

Natural gas for power generation flat this summer, record high expected in 2027

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Energy

We forecast natural gas consumption by the U.S. electric power sector this summer will remain near recent highs and set a record next summer in our May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).

80 years of Australia–Philippines friendship

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | International Trade

80 years of Australia–Philippines friendship.

Women are not asking for a softer sea they are asking for a safer one, says MHSS as more females leave due to psychological burnout

AJOT Newsroom | May 28, 2026 | Maritime

Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS), part of OneCare Group, is calling on the shipping industry to move beyond awareness campaigns and address the everyday conditions driving women out of maritime careers.

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