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KR, Korean Government and Industry Partner join to set international standards for ammonia effluent discharge

AJOT Newsroom | February 06, 2026 | Green Shipping

During the operation of ammonia-fueled ships, effluent containing toxic ammonia may be generated. Unlike typical aqueous ammonia, this effluent exhibits different physical and chemical characteristics, and the lack of clearly applicable international standards has created uncertainty for ship design, operation, and environmental management.

cargo-partner showcases operational success of AutoStore at iLogistics Center Vienna

AJOT Newsroom | February 06, 2026 | Logistics

cargo-partner has successfully completed the first six months of operation of its new AutoStore system at the iLogistics Center Vienna, achieving major efficiency gains in small-parts logistics. The results were presented at a press conference on February 5, 2026, featuring a live demonstration and customer insights from ENGEL.

Port of Rotterdam Authority and VOTOB take new step in combating tank storage spoofing

AJOT Newsroom | February 06, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

With this step, both parties send a clear signal to international fraudsters who target the port of Rotterdam and other seaports with this persistent form of deception. TCT The Commodity Traders and the Police (Seaport Police District, including the Digital Expertise team) are also part of the task force.

Victoria International Container Terminal extends contract at Port of Melbourne to 2066

AJOT Newsroom | February 06, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Terminals

Port of Melbourne (PoM) and VICT announced the extension, which will see VICT continue to operate and manage the terminal until 2066. This moves the expiry date from 2040, resulting in a remaining contract life of 40 years at Australia’s largest general cargo and container port.

Averitt expands Florida footprint with new Ocala facility

AJOT Newsroom | February 06, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain

The service center features a 53-door facility with 36,000 square feet of dock space, as well as ample truck and trailer parking and designed to support scalable growth. The facility is positioned near Interstate 75 in Ocala, which will enable the company to provide even greater flexibility and more responsive service for shippers in the region and throughout the South.

Port Authority of NY NJ Board of Commissioners approve nomination of Katheryn Garcia as executive director

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners today approved the nomination of Kathryn Garcia to serve as the agency’s next executive director.

Graycor and Helmkamp reach milestone in Wieland modernization and expansion project

AJOT Newsroom | February 05, 2026 | Logistics

Wieland, one of the world’s leading suppliers of copper and copper alloy solutions, has reached a major milestone in the $500M modernization and expansion of its facility in East Alton, Illinois.

Today in energy: Record natural gas stock withdrawals during week ending January 30, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | February 05, 2026 | Energy

Working natural gas stocks fell 360 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in the Lower 48 states for the week ending January 30, 2026, amid Winter Storm Fern—the largest weekly net withdrawal reported in the history of the Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report.

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AJOT Newsroom | February 05, 2026

Latin American oil giants shrug off potential Venezuelan comeback; smaller players seize near-term upside

A Venezuelan oil industry makeover will be costly and lengthy, with the big three in the region – Argentina, Guyana and Brazil – remaining largely indifferent to the estimated, near-term return of Venezuelan crude.

Rhenus Automotive acquires Oakley Industries Subassembly Division

AJOT Newsroom | February 05, 2026 | Logistics

Rhenus Automotive, a global provider of end-to-end logistics solutions for the automotive industry and part of the Rhenus Group, has completed the acquisition of Oakley Industries Subassembly Division, strengthening both its service portfolio and its presence in the North American market. The purchase agreement was signed last week in Detroit.

Multimodal movement of a 311 MT Water Flash Drum in India

AJOT Newsroom | February 05, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Intermodal Project

Total Movements, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in India, moved a 311 ton weighting Water Flash Drum to one of the largest petroleum refineries in India - a task that demanded more than just logistics. It required resilience, precision, and the collective spirit of everyone involved.

U.S. Airlines’ December 2025 aviation fuel consumption up 8.8%, and cost per gallon down 4.2% from November 2025

AJOT Newsroom | February 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated.

ECB keeps rates steady, shrugs off inflation dip

Reuters | February 05, 2026 | International Trade

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday, shrugging off a dip in inflation while continuing to warn about an uncertain geopolitical

American’s Chicago showdown with United Airlines becomes key test of turnaround promise

Reuters | February 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines is trying to convince investors it can narrow the profit gap with rivals and deliver a sustained turnaround. The escalating showdown

Oil falls more than 2% on easing supply concerns after US, Iran agree to talks

Reuters | February 05, 2026 | Energy

Oil prices fell more than 2% on Thursday but held close to multi-month highs after the U.S. and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday.

World stocks extend tech rout, silver savaged again

Reuters | February 05, 2026 | International Trade

World stocks dropped for a fifth day in the last six on Thursday as concerns about the exploding costs of the AI boom drove tech worries, the Bank of England gave central bank watchers a close call, and silver suffered another slump in metals markets.

Wall St eyes weaker open on anxiety over Alphabet’s capex; software shares steady

Reuters | February 05, 2026 | International Trade

The S&P 500 slid to near two-week lows and the Nasdaq sank to its lowest level in more than two months on Thursday, as the AI theme came under

US software stocks stabilize after bruising selloff on AI disruption fears

Reuters | February 05, 2026 | International Trade

Shares of U.S. software and data services companies were mixed on Thursday after a bruising selloff earlier this week that was triggered by fears that fast-advancing

Aerotranscargo FZE, GMF, and AIR ONE Technics forge strategic MRO alliance for 747 freighter fleet

AJOT Newsroom | February 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between the three parties, combining GMF’s global MRO capabilities, ATC FZE’s widebody freighter fleet worldwide operations, and AIR ONE Technics’ technical expertise based at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub.

Human-guided, AI-powered: The next era of logistics technology

AJOT Newsroom | February 05, 2026 | Shipping Technology

As supply chain complexity continues, the next phase of logistics technology will determine who leads and who lags. This article explores the shifts shaping freight forwarding’s future.

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