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BravoTran secures investment from Arthur Ventures

AJOT Newsroom | May 20, 2026 | Logistics | People | Appointments

BravoTran, the only end-to-end AP and AR automation platform built from the ground up for freight forwarders, today announced a growth investment led by Arthur Ventures, a Minneapolis-based early-growth capital firm focused on B2B software companies.

Electro Cirkel Marine expands into Singapore maritime market

AJOT Newsroom | May 20, 2026 | Logistics

Electro Cirkel has opened a new office and warehouse facility in Singapore, expanding its presence into one of the world’s busiest maritime hubs.

First dedicated STS standard for dry bulk released by INTERCARGO as operations increase

AJOT Newsroom | May 20, 2026 | Maritime

Ship to ship (STS) transfers are an established part of dry bulk operations, and they are growing.

DNV launches new competence recommended practice for use of hydrogen as ship fuel

AJOT Newsroom | May 20, 2026 | Green Shipping

DNV has released a new recommended practice (RP) for hydrogen as ship fuel.

‘Am I out?’ Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmers

Reuters | May 20, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

Scott Irlbeck crouched in a field of stunted wheat plants in a parched stretch of West Texas and slipped his hand into a crack wide enough to swallow it.

TMEIC introduces mobile charging solution to enable rapid electrification of diesel-powered port cranes

AJOT Newsroom | May 20, 2026 | Trucking

TMEIC Corporation Americas announces the launch of its E-Tanker.

Armada opens new Pittsburgh headquarters at Innovation Ridge in Marshall Township

https://www.armada.net/ | May 20, 2026 | Logistics

Armada, a leading provider of supply chain solutions and one of the Pittsburgh region’s largest privately held companies, today announced the opening of its new headquarters at 2000 Innovation Drive in Marshall Township, located within the RIDC Innovation Ridge business park. The move marks a significant milestone in Armada’s growth and reinforces its long-term investment in the Pittsburgh region, while strengthening its ability to deliver more integrated, responsive solutions for customers.

Qatar Airways Group delivers robust financial performance despite global economic instability

AJOT Newsroom | May 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

DNK launches first-of-its-kind program to protect vessels from electronic signal interference

AJOT Newsroom | May 20, 2026 | Shipping Technology

DNK has launched a program to offer members advanced systems to protect against the growing threat of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signal interference.

Hormuz closure could trigger ‘agrifood shock’, price crisis within a year, FAO warns

Reuters | May 20, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the beginning of a "systemic agrifood shock" that could trigger a severe global food price crisis within six to 12 months, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Wednesday.

China still Germany’s top trade partner in first quarter, US close behind

Reuters | May 20, 2026 | International Trade

China remained Germany's biggest trading partner in the first quarter of 2026, but only narrowly ahead of the United States as German exports to China fell sharply, according to new calculations.

Kalmar expands its Shanghai plant to optimize operations and enhance production capacity

AJOT Newsroom | May 20, 2026 | Logistics

Indonesia unveils plan to centralise control of commodity exports

Reuters | May 20, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

Indonesia unveiled a sweeping plan on Wednesday to centralise exports of key commodities such as palm oil and coal, aiming to boost government revenue through tighter control of the sale and pricing of its abundant natural resources.

Hellmann and MAS Holdings launch new fashion logistics hub in Sri Lanka

AJOT Newsroom | May 20, 2026 | Logistics

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and MAS Holdings announced the development of a new built-to-suit contract logistics facility in Kimbulapitiya, Sri Lanka.

Wah Kwong NatPower backs Venture Energy and Guangzhou Port MoU on zero-carbon shipping

AJOT Newsroom | May 20, 2026 | Green Shipping

Wah Kwong NatPower Marine Ltd is supporting a new initiative to develop zero-carbon shipping routes across China’s Greater Bay Area

Tracy Robinson to address Bernstein’s 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27

AJOT Newsroom | May 20, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

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Kuehne+Nagel’s Rooney says Iran War costing ocean carriers over €340M per day

Global shipping disruptions tied to the Iran War, China trade tensions, Panama Canal risks, and looming IMO emissions rules are driving up costs and uncertainty for shippers, as ocean carriers face mounting operational and geopolitical pressure.

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