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Matson new vessel construction program marks two milestones

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2026 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Matson, Inc. marked two milestones in its fleet renewal program.

CMA CGM vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz as shipping halted by US-Iran war

Reuters | May 06, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

A CMA CGM container ship was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew members and damaging the vessel, the French group said, as the U.S.-Iran conflict left traffic in the crucial oil and trade corridor at a standstill.

EU struggles to finalise US trade deal under threat of higher auto tariffs

Reuters | May 06, 2026 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

EU lawmakers and governments aim on Wednesday to finalise a deal scrapping duties on U.S. imports under renewed pressure from President Donald Trump, though divisions over safeguards dim chances of a swift agreement.

Carriers repositioning equipment back to China, depots in Europe remain congested; Sogese Report

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

Transportation Institute names Fuentes as President

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

The Transportation Institute (TI), representing U.S.-flag American shipping companies, today announced the appointment of Sara Fuentes as President of the organization.

Fast Lines Belgium names two Damen Combi Freighters 3850

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

Fast Olivia and Fast Anna Sofia named in Port of Antwerp ceremony

EcoNavis appoints new chair to lead scale and expansion strategy

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

EcoNavis Solutions has appointed Neil Logan as Executive Chair.

NORDEN reports net profit of USD 11 million (DKK 72 million) in Q1 2026

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2026 | Maritime | By The Numbers

The net profit for the Group amounted to USD 11 million (DKK 72 million) in Q1 2026

Wallenius Wilhelmsen delivers stable Q1 performance in uncertain markets

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

Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported adjusted EBITDA of USD 389 million in the first quarter of 2026, slightly below the previous quarter.

Port of Brunswick again nation’s busiest auto terminal

For the second year in a row, the Port of Brunswick maintained its position as the nation’s busiest port for automobiles in 2025.

CMA CGM’s enhanced Eagle Express 1 makes maiden call at Port of Kobe, Japan

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

• The enhanced Eagle Express 1 (EX1), launched with a maiden call at the Port of Kobe, demonstrates CMA CGM’s commitment to Japan and the United States with expanded port coverage. • Introducing additional Japan port calls in Kobe, Nagoya and Yokohama, offering shippers faster and more reliable access to the U.S. West Coast.

Seafarers Happiness Index reveals a quarter of two halves as geopolitical conflict drives decline

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2026 | Maritime

The Q1 2026 Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) from The Mission to Seafarers has revealed a quarter of two halves. What began as an initial period of stabilisation was abruptly overturned by the outbreak of conflict in the Persian Gulf, leaving many seafarers with critically low necessities and in fear for their safety.

Tatham Law names Wastnage as new Partner

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2026 | Maritime

Specialist maritime law firm Tatham & Co has named Margot Wastnage as its newest Partner, effective 1 May 2026, as part of the firm’s move to further strengthen its business in Europe, including France, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as French-speaking areas of Africa.

IACS publishes results of Concentrated Inspection Campaign on onboard Emergency Power Supply

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2026 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Inspections conducted on over 36,000 ships during 2025, and recommendations made to improve emergency power supply tests

FourKites launches agentic ocean booking platform

FourKites | May 05, 2026 | Maritime | Technology

Finnlines’ Financial Review January–March 2026

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2026 | Maritime

The start of the year 2026 has been marked by global challenges, but Finnlines’ results and outlook remain stable.

Felipe Gouvêa joins Tug Network Team as Executive Director

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2026 | Maritime | People | Appointments

Tug Network Team (TNT) has appointed Felipe Gouvêa as Executive Director.

Energy

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2026

AYK Energy to supply battery system for world’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier

AYK Energy is continuing its rapid growth after installing its Aries+S battery system for the world’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier.

US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition

Reuters | May 05, 2026 | Maritime

U.N. Security Council members will begin talks on Tuesday on a U.S.- and Bahrain‑backed draft resolution that could lead to sanctions against Iran, and potentially authorise force, if Tehran fails to halt attacks and threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, three Western diplomats said.

US not looking for a fight with temporary operation to protect ships from Iran, Pentagon chief says

Reuters | May 05, 2026 | Maritime

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that a U.S. operation to protect commercial ships from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is temporary and Washington is not looking for a fight.

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