Transportation News, Logistics, Ports and Trade

Senators Baldwin and Hawley introduce bipartisan bill to reduce train derailments

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced they are introducing the Secure Tracks Act.

C.H. Robinson statement after Supreme Court oral arguments in Montgomery v. Caribe

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Maritime

Stas Margaronis | March 04, 2026

Container ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz 

A container ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz escalates the Gulf shipping crisis, as major carriers suspend bookings, ports halt operations, and tanker strikes threaten global supply chains.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Iran war pushing air rates up

Iranian attacks on ships have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz since Sunday; Trump has pledged naval escorts and insurance support for oil tankers, though experts question both feasibility and timeline.

Global oil and gas shipping costs surge as Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz

Reuters | March 04, 2026 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

Supertanker costs in the Middle East have hit all-time highs, according to shipping data and industry sources on Tuesday, as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies with Tehran attacking ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Port of Oakland opens 2026 with modest cargo growth in January

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

Import gains drive overall volume increase as vessel activity remains steady

For some small businesses, a tariff refund isn’t worth the pain of pursuing it

Reuters | March 04, 2026 | International Trade

The day the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the tariffs that had cost Ian Rosenberger's backpack company Day Owl tens of thousands of dollars, friends started texting him their congratulations. He didn't share their elation.

Insights from TPM26 with Port of Long Beach CEO Hacegaba interview with Jonathan Gold, NRF

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

At the TPM26 Conference in Long Beach, Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba speaks with Jonathan Gold, Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy at the National Retail Federation about developments in the Middle East.

Air cargo cartel judicial marathon finally ends after two decades

Stuart Todd | March 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The European Court of Justice has upheld nearly €800 million in fines against major airlines—including Air France-KLM, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines—ending a 16-year legal battle over a global air freight price-fixing cartel.

Hormuz shutdown worsens after US hits Iranian warship; tankers stranded for fifth day

Reuters | March 04, 2026 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk

The U.S.–Iran war widened on Wednesday after a U.S. strike hit an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, deepening a crisis that has paralysed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for a fifth day and choked off vital Middle East oil and gas flows.

More repatriation flights as Middle East airspace shutdown leaves thousands stranded

Reuters | March 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Dozens of repatriation flights were due to depart from the Middle East on Wednesday as governments rushed to bring home tens of thousands of citizens stranded by the intensifying U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran.

US to hold classified briefing for senators on Texas drone incidents

Reuters | March 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

U.S. officials will give key senators a classified briefing on Wednesday after two incidents in Texas involving government drones that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to close airspace to airplanes, senators told Reuters.

AAL Shipping marks major milestone in Brazil’s shipbuilding comeback

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

AAL Shipping (AAL) has successfully completed the loading of 13 newly built 2,900-ton mineral barges for LHG Mining, on board the 32,000dwt Super B-Class ‘AAL Antwerp’.

FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for February surge to 47,200 units

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2026 | Trucking

FTR reports North American (N.A.) Class 8 truck/tractor preliminary net orders skyrocketed 47% month over month (m/m) and 159% year over year (y/y) to 47,200 units – the highest order total since September 2022 and the third straight month of 20%+ y/y order growth.

AAFA react to USTR’S Notorious Markets report while calling for more accountability for counterfeits

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2026 | International Trade

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) reflects on the release of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (NML).

DOT motor fuel prices – February 2026

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2026 | Trucking

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released monthly motor fuels prices for February 2026.

NAWE commends President Trump on the Maritime Action Plan

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) submitted a letter today to President Trump commending his efforts with the Maritime Action Plan.

TransmetriQ names Harbridge to lead and grow managed services offering

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

TransmetriQ, a Railinc® brand and leader in rail shipment visibility, announced that industry veteran Bruce Harbridge has been named Head of TransmetriQ’s Managed Services division, which combines industry expertise with advanced rail software to help rail shippers and fleet operators improve efficiency, reduce costs, and eliminate time-consuming operational tasks.

World Shipping Council responds to EU Ports and Maritime Industrial Strategies

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2026 | Green Shipping | Maritime

The World Shipping Council today welcomed the European Commission’s focus on strengthening port security and advancing maritime decarbonisation in its EU Ports Strategy and Maritime Industrial Strategy.