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Union Maritime advances decarbonization strategy with delivery of world’s first LNG and wind powered LR2 tanker

Union Maritime, a leading provider of smart shipping solutions, announces the delivery of MT SPA, the world’s first LNG and wind powered Long Range 2 tanker.

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AJOT Newsroom | January 08, 2026

Georgia Ports welcomes Seaboard Marine’s weekly service to Latin America and Caribbean

Seaboard Marine has announced the return of direct, weekly service to and from Savannah, Georgia, to strengthen supply chains across the U.S. Southeast, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Transportation Secretary Duffy taps new leadership for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy after years of neglect

AJOT Newsroom | January 08, 2026 | Maritime

Global Shipping Outlook 2026: Shipping rates to fall in 2026, but geopolitics and regulation cloud outlook

AJOT Newsroom | January 08, 2026 | Maritime

Russian-bound tanker hit by drone in Black Sea, maritime sources say

Reuters | January 08, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

Russia says US seizure of oil tanker is illegal, lawmaker calls it piracy

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".

FMC welcomes Commissioner DiBella

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).

CMA CGM FAK rates - from Asia to North Europe

AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM PSS - from Far East to West Africa

AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

DSTA partners with Korean Register to advance verification and validation for autonomous marine systems

AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Maritime

Singapore’s Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and the Republic of Korea’s Korean Register (KR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

ONE and MTI establish JV “QUAVEO” in Vietnam

AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Maritime | Technology

[Freightos Weekly Update] LNY demand pushing ocean rates up as air moves past peak

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Reuters | January 07, 2026

US seizes Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit

The U.S. seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by a Russian submarine on Wednesday, after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic as part of a U.S. "blockade" of Venezuelan oil exports, two U.S. officials told Reuters.

Pole Star Global launches Maritime Transparency Index

AJOT Newsroom | January 07, 2026 | Maritime | Shipping Technology

Turning 25 years of maritime intelligence into instant vessel and voyage risk verdicts.

Signal Ocean Annual Review 2025 | commodities & geopolitical risk

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

China’s demand is the heaviest factor for commodities in 2025

Stena RoRo enters into a 5 year charter contract with Marine Atlantic, Canada

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Stena RoRo has chartered out the ship A Nepita, ex Superfast X, to Canadian Crown Cooperation Marine Atlantic Inc for a 5-year period.

Softlink Global enters strategic partnership with MatchLog to transform container logistics across Asia

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026 | Maritime | Technology | Shipping Technology

Softlink Global, the digital backbone platform powering freight and logistics operations for more than 5,100 companies worldwide, has announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MatchLog, the world’s largest container-reuse platform.

Hall takes the helm of the Britannia Group

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026 | Maritime | People | Appointments

The Britannia Group announces that Mike Hall has formally taken up his post as Chief Executive Officer as of 1 January 2026, succeeding Andrew Cutler, who has now stepped down from the role.

New Crowley business structure accelerates growth with Fowler and Fencil as division presidents

Strategic consolidation positions company to scale operations serving shipping, logistics and energy

Vang Jensen: Venezuela to Suez, spot vs contract strategy & what freight buyers must know in 2026

AJOT Newsroom | January 06, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Bjorn has worn every hat in freight: buyer, forwarder, consultant, and shipping executive. With 38 years in container shipping — including major buying roles at global electronics and automotive companies — he brings a perspective you won't hear anywhere else.

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