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The US is a major energy exporter and importer, especially for petroleum

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2026 | Energy

Total energy exports from the United States reached a record 31 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2025, 2% more than the previous record set in 2024. U.S. energy imports were 21 quads, down 5% from 2024.

Port of Rotterdam Authority transfers Routescanner to Royal Dirkzwager

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2026 | Maritime

The Port of Rotterdam Authority is transferring Routescanner to Royal Dirkzwager.

APC seals MarineLINE tanker recoating contract with Sterling Ocean Shipping

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2026 | Maritime

Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has begun work on a recoating program for Sterling Ocean Shipping aimed at delivering major operational advantages for the international company.

Cathay Cargo further expands its Airbus A350F freighter orders to eight

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The Cathay Group is among the top five largest cargo airline groups globally in terms of cross-boundary air cargo capacity (measured in available freight ton kilometers), according to Accenture Cargo data.

SpaceX’s Starship test strengthens IPO case, though hurdles remain

Reuters | May 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

SpaceX's upgraded Starship launch on Friday delivered enough progress to keep the momentum intact behind Elon Musk's $1.75 trillion IPO, while warning that full reusability of the rocket remains a work in progress.

Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model

Reuters | May 27, 2026 | International Trade

Canada, which says it wants to reduce reliance on U.S. defense firms, on Wednesday announced plans to buy a fleet of early warning planes from Sweden's Saab rather than a competing option from Boeing.

Dualog puts identity at the foundation of maritime cyber security

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2026 | Maritime | Technology

Cyber threats are increasingly being driven by compromised identities and weak access controls rather than sophisticated malware attacks.

China allows fresh urea exports amid Iran war-fuelled fertiliser crisis, sources say

Reuters | May 27, 2026 | International Trade | Commodity

China has issued export quotas for urea fertilizer, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move that could help ease soaring global prices for one of the world's most widely used crop nutrients after supply disruptions linked to the Iran war.

Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion

Reuters | May 27, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

IQAX surpasses one million electronic Bills of Lading

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain

International Trade

Stuart Todd | May 27, 2026

Geodis highlights ‘immense untapped potential’ of EU-Mexico trade deals

As companies shift sourcing strategies and diversify global supply chains, Geodis sees the new EU-Mexico trade framework driving stronger freight flows, tariff-free trade growth, and rising logistics demand across key industrial and high-value export sectors.

Port of Seattle approves new long-term lease amendment with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports

The Port of Seattle Commission approved a new long-term lease amendment with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Battery maker ProLogium to list on Nasdaq in $3.8 billion SPAC deal

Reuters | May 27, 2026 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium Technology will go public in New York through a merger with blank-check vehicle Translational Development Acquisition Corp in a $3.8 billion deal, the companies announced on Wednesday.

Globe Air Cargo France strengthens ANA and NCA cargo presence in France

AJOT Newsroom | May 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

ECS Group’s Globe Air Cargo (GAC) France is working closely with All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), to promote and strengthen NCA’s position in the French market.

NTSB wants FAA to revise runway safety reviews during heavy rainfall

Reuters | May 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday called on the Federal Aviation Administration to revise how it assesses runway conditions during heavy rainfall, citing safety risks of airplanes skidding off the runway.

Tanker reports external explosion off Oman coast, crew safe, UKMTO says

Reuters | May 27, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Tuesday that a tanker had reported an external explosion on the vessel's port side, close to the waterline, 60 nautical miles off Oman's capital Muscat.

International Trade

Reuters | May 27, 2026

Volvo Cars wins US approval to keep importing vehicles with ‘connected car’ technology

Volvo Cars, majority owned by China's Geely Holding, said on Tuesday it had received approval from the U.S. government allowing it to continue selling vehicles with Chinese "connected technology" in the country.

US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel

Reuters | May 26, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

The U.S. said on Tuesday it had chosen five companies, including Oklo, to enter advanced talks over potentially using its Cold War-era plutonium as a nuclear reactor fuel.

SoftBank hires banks for US IPOs of SB Energy and AI robotics spinoff Roze, sources say

Reuters | May 26, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

SoftBank Group has tapped banks to prepare initial public offerings for its energy and infrastructure developer SB Energy and its planned autonomous robotics spinout Roze, as founder Masayoshi Son ramps up the Japanese group’s push into artificial intelligence infrastructure amid strong investor appetite for companies underpinning AI buildout, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Houston ship channel tonnage up 12% in first quarter

AJOT Newsroom | May 26, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

Waterborne tonnage moving in and out of Houston in the first quarter of 2026 reached 65 million short tons, up 12% compared to last year, according to the most recent data.

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