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AAPA announces Sang Yi, former MARAD Deputy Administrator, as new President and CEO

AJOT Newsroom | May 04, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

Qatar Airways Cargo resumes freighter and belly-hold services to Iraq

AJOT Newsroom | May 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Qatar Airways Cargo has published its latest schedule, reflecting the resumption of freighter and belly operations to and from Doha.

What is the real cost of moving freight?

AJOT Newsroom | May 04, 2026 | Logistics

Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Reuters | May 03, 2026 | Maritime

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. would start an effort on Monday morning to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz as a "humanitarian gesture" to aid neutral countries in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific

Reuters | May 03, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

The Asian Development Bank on Sunday announced a $70 billion program to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region by 2035, aiming to strengthen power grid links, boost cross-border electricity trade and increase broadband access.

Japan, Vietnam seek deeper energy, minerals ties amid geopolitical risks

Reuters | May 03, 2026 | Energy | International Trade | Commodity

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Saturday to deepen ties with Vietnam, highlighting energy and critical minerals in talks with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, and later urged Southeast Asian nations to bolster regional supply chains.

Jim Moseley named President of Maritime Law Association of the United States

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2026 | Maritime

Baltic Report: Bulk report – Week 18

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2026 | Maritime

The Baltic Report wraps up the week’s shipping highlights.

Panama president says port caught in US-China dispute

Reuters | May 01, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Canal and Waterway

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said his country maintains a positive relationship with China despite being caught up in a dispute between the Asian superpower and the U.S., and defended Panama's takeover of port contracts held by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison.

OPEC Secretary General to address African Energy Week 2026

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2026 | Energy | Conventional

OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais will address African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town.

US railroads Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern seek approval for $85 billion merger

Reuters | May 01, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on Thursday submitted a revised merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, seeking approval of an $85 billion tie-up to create the first U.S. coast-to-coast freight rail operator.

LD Systems and OPEX Corporation announce strategic partnership

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2026 | Logistics

Port of New Orleans celebrates tenth annual Maritime Month

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) will celebrate its tenth annual Maritime Month from May 1–31, 2026.

SpaceX spending on Starship tops $15 billion in rush for airline-like rocketry

Reuters | May 01, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

SpaceX has spent more than $15 billion developing its next-generation Starship rocket, according to the company’s IPO registration reviewed by Reuters, a sum that dwarfs the cost of its workhorse Falcon rocket as Elon Musk’s space company nears a decade trying to perfect a fully reusable launch system.

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