Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

WinGD secures first ethanol-fueled engine orders for ocean-going ships

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Green Shipping

WinGD’s first ethanol-fueled X-DF-M/E engines have been ordered.

“K” LINE and Akademi Laut Malaysia enter into an MoU

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Maritime

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Akademi Laut Malaysia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide a scholarship program for ALAM students.

Cathay Cargo redefines cold chain excellence via Hong Kong’s strategic nexus

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

In the rapidly evolving logistics landscape of 2026, precision and speed define the ultimate prerequisites for high-value essentials.

New ATRI Research analyzes motor carrier responses to rising insurance costs

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Trucking

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026

Port Freeport awarded $11 million MARAD grant to enhance Velasco Terminal Operations

Port Freeport has been awarded an $11 million Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) FY 2025 grant.

Data center server energy use grows across the commercial building stock

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Energy

In the Annual Energy Outlook 2026 (AEO2026), our long-term outlook, we project electricity consumed by data center servers will increase across the commercial building stock, increasing more in standalone data centers than in all other data center rooms combined.

Gulf of America Logistics strengthens leadership and expands statewide as Louisiana industry booms

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Gulf of America Logistics (GoAL), the 100% Louisiana-owned capital projects specialist, has announced the appointment of Jake Minner as Vice President of Operations – Specialized Transport and Trucking, and the opening of a new Baton Rouge office, bringing its statewide network to four locations.

Chamber of Shipping of America honors Crowley crews and vessels for maritime safety performance and lifesaving actions

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Maritime

The Chamber of Shipping of America has recognized 48 Crowley-owned or -managed vessels with 2026 Jones F. Devlin Safety Awards for achieving a combined 427 years of service without a lost-time injury.

96% of SMBs say tariffs have become the defining supply chain challenge for US businesses, Ship4WD survey finds

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain | By The Numbers

Target names ex-Walmart executive as supply chain chief in CEO’s turnaround push

Reuters | May 19, 2026 | Logistics | People | Appointments

Target on Tuesday named former Walmart executive Jeff England as its chief supply chain officer, as CEO Michael Fiddelke bolsters the retailer's management team in his push to drive efficiency and restore sales growth.

Airbus targets 10% cost cuts over global uncertainty and supply snags

Reuters | May 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Europe's Airbus is telling thousands of staff to reduce spending by 10% as global uncertainty and supply chain problems continue to squeeze its core jetliner business, three industry sources said.