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Germany’s Merz says US must not cast doubt on trade deal with EU

Reuters | January 28, 2026 | International Trade

The foundations for the ratification of a trade deal between the EU and U.S. are in place as long as Washington honours its commitments, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday.

High-impact wells: Africa will continue to drive global drilling activity in 2026 / Rystad Energy

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2026 | Energy

The upstream sector is set to carry strong momentum into 2026, with high-impact wildcat drilling activity expected to remain elevated following a solid 2025.

AAR reports rail traffic for the week ending January 24, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2026 | Intermodal | Rail

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 24, 2026.

Balkans truck protests against EU rules risk fuel shortages

Reuters | January 28, 2026 | Trucking

MOL and ONGC sign long-term charter deal

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2026 | Maritime

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that it has established two joint ventures with India’s state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC).

Committee leaders’ joint statement following NTSB board meeting on DCA midair collision

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member André Carson (D-IN) issued the following joint statement.

Credit Rating: Gebrüder Weiss recognized as one of Austria’s most stable companies

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2026 | Logistics

According to Creditreform, Gebrüder Weiss has a demonstrably strong and stable financial foundation.

OceanScore appointed administrator of the Environmental Ship Index (ESI)

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2026 | Maritime

Following an announcement by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), OceanScore has been mandated as the administrator of the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) with effect from 1 January 2026.

HAROPA PORT, Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Group, Bureau Veritas, China Waterborne Transport Research Institute, MSC and TiL join forces

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2026 | Green Shipping

HAROPA PORT, Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Group, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), China Waterborne Transport Research Institute, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) signed, recently in Shanghai, a strategic agreement launching the creation of the first green shipping corridor between France and China.

Port of Oakland appoints Berton as Director of Communications

The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Justin Berton to serve as its new Director of Communications.

Seafarer Happiness Index shows modest recovery at end of volatile year, but warning signs remain

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2026 | Maritime

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) from The Mission to Seafarers shows a modest improvement in wellbeing at the end of a volatile year.

Ports & Terminals

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2026

Dinyovszky named new President of Enstructure Mid-Atlantic

Experienced global maritime executive will join Enstructure in April 2026

BARIG welcomes AJet as new airline member

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) continues to grow and welcomes the Turkish carrier AJet as a new member in its community.

CMA CGM PSS - from the USA to West Africa

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2026 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

CMA CGM informs of the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS):

Stena RoRo orders next-generation, future-proofed C-Flexer RoRo vessels

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2026 | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Stena RoRo has placed a historic order for a new generation of RoRo vessels comprising two firm vessels of the C-Flexer type with options for an additional four.