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Network Airline Management delivers urgent Ebola relief to the DRC

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Network Airline Management (NAM) recently played a key role in a multi-stage humanitarian airbridge, transporting over 100 metric tonnes of emergency supplies destined for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Swedish Club strengthens cyber resilience support through co-operation with CyberOwl and DNV Cyber

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2026 | Maritime

The Swedish Club has entered into a strategic co-operation with CyberOwl and DNV Cyber aimed at strengthening cyber resilience and operational awareness across its membership.

Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry recognizes milestones and achievements at Posidonia

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2026 | Maritime

Anthony E. Comninos honored with the Captain Xenakoudis Excellence in Shipping Award

MSC statement on MSC Sariska V incident

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

MSC confirms that yesterday its vessel, the MSC Sariska V, was struck by two projectiles in the port of Um-Qasr, Iraq.

DOE’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation announces $134 million to bolster rare earth element supply chains

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

California natural gas prices reach historic lows in early 2026

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2026 | Energy

Monthly average natural gas spot prices in California reached record lows in the first five months of 2026, dropping to values last recorded in the nationwide low-price market of 2024.

Carrier Logistics elevates rating capabilities for FFE Transportation Services

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2026 | Trucking

Refrigerated LTL carrier is improving rating accuracy and enhancing customer service by integrating the CLI Rate Engine with FFE’s TMS platform

McDonald named General Manager of Northern Lines Railway

Anacostia Rail Holdings is proud to announce the appointment of Jim McDonald as General Manager of Northern Lines Railway (NLR). McDonald assumes the role effective immediately, succeeding Quentin Schulte, who previously served as NLR President.

Merlo America welcomes new finance manager to support continued growth

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2026 | International Trade

Holly McDade has joined Merlo America as Finance Manager, bringing more than 15 years of experience in accounting, construction, and industrial manufacturing environments to the company’s growing North American team.

4RCargo appointed GSA for Finnair Cargo in the Baltics

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

4RCargo has been appointed as Finnair Cargo’s general sales agent (GSA) in the Baltics, securing its first airline contract in the region since opening its Baltic base in February 2026.

Air traffic control strikes in Belgium halt air traffic, airport says

Reuters | June 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Qatar Airways Cargo sets a new Industry first with EnergyLift

AJOT Newsroom | June 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Energy

Qatar Airways Cargo is redefining air freight for the energy sector with the launch of EnergyLift – an industry first, airport-to-airport solution designed specifically to support the global energy ecosystem.

International Trade

Reuters | June 02, 2026

Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices

The Trump administration has proposed a new punitive tariff of 25% on many imports from Brazil, after deciding its practices were unfair on a range of issues from digital trade to illegal deforestation, top trade official Jamieson Greer said on Monday.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Container rates starting to spike on peak season rush

The continued Hormuz closure has kept container rates elevated – but not spiking – via fuel cost increases.

MSC says vessel hit by projectiles in Iraq’s Umm Qasr port on Monday, crew safe

Reuters | June 02, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

MSC, the world's largest shipping group, said on Tuesday its Sariska V vessel was struck by two projectiles while in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, adding that all crew members were safe and unharmed.

Venezuela’s Rodriguez to discuss energy ties during India visit from June 3-7

Reuters | June 02, 2026 | Energy

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez will visit India from June 3 to June 7, India's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, at a time when New Delhi is ramping up its crude imports from Caracas.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | June 01, 2026

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