AJOT Newsroom | January 08, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
From electric drive to heavy-lift precision, Black Sea logistics hub enters a new chapter in port operations.
Reuters | January 08, 2026 | International Trade | Ports & Terminals
U.S. container imports fell 5.9% in December to end the year down 0.4% from 2024 after President Donald Trump's tariff policies slashed shipments from China, shook up global trade and fueled inflation fears, supply chain technology provider Descartes Systems Group said on Thursday.
AJOT Newsroom | January 08, 2026 | Logistics
KLN Logistics Group Limited is pleased to announce that Vic Cheung, Executive Director and CEO of KLN has been honored with the Directors of the Year Awards.
Reuters | January 08, 2026 | International Trade
Canada recorded a smaller-than-expected trade deficit of C$583 million ($419 million) in October, when imports increased at a greater pace than exports, official data indicated on Thursday.
French farmers blockaded roads into Paris and landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe with tractors on Thursday in protest against a sweeping trade deal the European Union is due to sign with South American nations.
Reuters | January 08, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk
Reuters | January 07, 2026 | Energy | Maritime | Bulk
Russia said on Wednesday that the U.S. seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic was a violation of maritime law, and a senior lawmaker described it as "outright piracy".
Reuters | January 07, 2026 | Energy
The United States has a three-step plan for Venezuela that will begin with stabilizing the country after U.S. forces seized leader Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, ensuring that U.S. oil companies have access to the country during a recovery phase and finally overseeing a transition, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday.
AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Alaska Airlines announced it is ordering 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 aircraft.
AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters
Global air cargo demand finished a tumultuous 2025 on a high with volumes up +6% year-on-year in December, but flatlining e-commerce shipments ex-China will create concern for airlines and forwarders reliant on consumers’ online buying sprees, say industry analysts Xeneta.
AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Logistics | Integrators
With U.S. pharmaceutical logistics growing at an annual rate of eight percent, DHL Supply Chain is reinforcing its leadership in the life sciences and healthcare market through the completion of a one-million-square-foot distribution center of excellence located in Annville, Pa.
AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports | People | Appointments
Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck announced today that Wendy Reiter has been selected as the new Managing Director of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), effective January 7, 2026.
AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail | People | Appointments
Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) announced that Aimee Nolan has been appointed Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that Mexico is not sending more oil to Cuba than it has historically, but amid recent events in Venezuela, Mexico has turned into an "important supplier" of crude to Cuba.
Reuters | January 07, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines
The U.S. Transportation Department is proposing to revise its guidance to deemphasize imposing civil fines on airlines violating consumer protection rules and to drop Biden-era policies.
Reuters | January 07, 2026 | International Trade
Turmoil in Yemen's south has exposed a major feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, yet their $30 billion trade ties are proving remarkably resilient.
AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology | People | Appointments
allivate, the Frankfurt-based IT company specializing in air cargo solutions, is starting 2026 with two new leaders.
AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Maritime | People | Appointments
On January 6, 2026, Laura DiBella of Florida was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission).
AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 3, 2026.
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