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Savannah container trade 2.5 percent lower through April

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

For the fiscal year to date (July – April), Georgia Ports has handled approximately 4.7 million TEUs in the Port of Savannah.

NWSA, Husky Terminal prove speed advantage with first port of call

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) and Husky Terminal welcomed the inaugural vessel under a revised port rotation of the FP2 service to Tacoma on May 9th, marking a significant opportunity for increased discretionary cargo for the gateway and faster inland service for customers.

DAT: Higher fuel costs lifted April truckload rates; freight volumes eased

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Trucking

Truckload spot and contract rates climbed sharply in April, but the gains came almost entirely from higher fuel costs, reported DAT Freight & Analytics, provider of the industry's leading load board and freight analytics.

CMA CGM SAFRAN service rotation update

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM update regarding the North Europe to/from East Coast South America service, SAFRAN.

Finnlines expands Ireland–Belgium freight service with a second vessel

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Finnlines is significantly expanding its freight service between Rosslare, Ireland and Zeebrügge, Belgium, by adding a second ro-ro vessel to the route. The expansion will provide customers with increased capacity and more frequent departures between Ireland and mainland Europe.

EU prepares to cut US import duties to avoid Trump tariff hike

Reuters | May 19, 2026 | International Trade

European Union negotiators were expected to agree on Tuesday to scrap import duties on U.S. goods to comply with the trade deal struck with the United States last year and ward off U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of much higher tariffs.

TMSA recognizes SMC³ with 2026 Purpose Award for advancing LTL sustainability collaboration

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Green Shipping | Trucking

Port Houston announces Rister as Director of State Government Relations

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | People | Appointments

Port Houston, an advocate of the nation’s busiest waterway, the Houston Ship Channel, today announced the appointment of Amy Rister as its Director of State Government Relations.

GCCA 2026 board leadership announced for GCCA; GCCF

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Logistics

Port of Richmond, CA awarded $11.22 million federal grant to modernize Berth 7

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026

U.S. Rep. Haridopolos delivers $20M federal grant to Canaveral Port Authority to expand cargo capacity

Funding supports $37M Port project to renovate North Cargo Berths 1 and 2, strengthening Port’s role as leading port of entry for transportation fuels

GOFO outlines plan to tighten U.S. nationwide delivery standard to 1–5 calendar days ahead of 2026 peak season

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Trucking

In Zones 1 and 2, GOFO already achieves 99% 2-day delivery performance and 55%-plus next-day performance; nationwide upgrade powered by linehaul, sortation, and network intelligence improvements — within GOFO's no-fee-increase commitment for 2026

MOL-operated woodchip carrier HK DELIGHT earns Best Quality Ship award

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

Glasgow Prestwick Airport celebrates one year of China Southern services

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

First direct scheduled freighter service between China and Scotland supports cargo growth, exports, and jobs

TMEIC launches first end-to-end digital gate platform designed to transform terminal operations

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Rohlig SUUS Logistics has opened a subsidiary in Uzbekistan

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Logistics

Strategic Marine scores “Threepeat” order from Mainprize Offshore

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Maritime

Strategic Marine has signed shipbuilding contracts with Mainprize Offshore for two new 33 meter Supa Swath crew transfer vessels (CTVs).

WiseTech Global joins DCSA+

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Kalmar brings the fully electric TT7 terminal tractor to European markets

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Kalmar has announced the launch of the fully electric version of the Kalmar TT7 terminal tractor, the TT7 EV.

Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026

CenterPoint Properties continues Atlanta expansion with Class A asset

National industrial investment, development, and management firm CenterPoint Properties has completed its fifth acquisition in Atlanta, investing in a 265,775-square-foot facility in the infill Airport South submarket.

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