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Maritime must move beyond wellbeing awareness to change crew behavior, says WellAtSea

AJOT Newsroom | October 05, 2026 | Maritime

The maritime industry risks mistaking wellbeing activity for wellbeing progress unless it places greater emphasis on whether programs are changing seafarer behavior, according to health and wellness platform WellAtSea, part of OneCare Group.

Diversis Capital acquires majority ownership of Tideworks Technology

AJOT Newsroom | October 05, 2026 | Shipping Technology

Port of Oakland appoints Cade as Chief Real Estate Officer

AJOT Newsroom | October 05, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | People | Appointments

The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Carl Cade as its new Chief Real Estate Officer effective Sept.14, 2026. Cade will lead the agency’s effort to develop and revitalize various real estate assets within its jurisdiction, including Jack London Square, Oakland Estuary, and Oakland Airport Business Park.

Crude oil prices and refinery margins generally increased throughout the third quarter

AJOT Newsroom | October 05, 2026 | Energy

Petroleum markets in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q26) were characterized by increasing prices for crude oil and petroleum products amid persistent conflict in the Middle East.

ICD and Eastern Bank PLC close USD 10 million term finance facility for Samuda Shipping Limited

AJOT Newsroom | October 05, 2026 | Energy | Conventional

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the private sector (ICD) and Samuda Shipping Limited (SSL) signed a USD 10 million Shariah-compliant term finance agreement in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Women In Trucking: Gold Partnership with Perdue Transportation, Inc

AJOT Newsroom | October 05, 2026 | Trucking

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) proudly welcomes Perdue Transportation, Inc as its newest Gold Partner.

Middle East oil exports top pre-war levels for part of September but tanker attacks increase

Reuters | October 05, 2026 | Energy

Gulf oil exporters topped pre-war levels for about half of September, shipping data showed on Monday, though attacks on tankers and logistical constraints cloud the outlook for sustained higher flows.

Replenishing crude and fuel stocks could take two years, Saudi Aramco CEO says

Reuters | October 05, 2026 | Energy

The squeeze on crude oil and refined fuels is set to tighten, and it could take up to two years to refill global stockpiles drawn on as an emergency measure, the chief executive of the world's biggest oil company Saudi Aramco said on Monday.

CABSHIP founder João Filipe honored with AEW 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

AJOT Newsroom | October 05, 2026 | Energy | Conventional

Overhaul advances cold chain product portfolio

AJOT Newsroom | October 05, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain

CharterDesk coordinates medical flight from Nîmes to Beirut

AJOT Newsroom | October 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

CharterDesk has coordinated an air ambulance flight carrying a patient from Nîmes, France, to Beirut, Lebanon, following surgery.

Magaya advances global growth in third quarter of 2026

AJOT Newsroom | October 05, 2026 | Logistics

Logistics

AJOT Newsroom | October 05, 2026

STG Logistics appoints Holmes as CEO

STG Logistics, Inc. announced the appointment of Jack Holmes as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, to lead the Company into its next phase of growth.

Nobuko Japan strengthens Japanese used vehicle export services for international buyers

Nobuko Japan | October 05, 2026 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Nobuko Japan is strengthening its Japanese vehicle export services for international buyers by combining vehicle sourcing, auction documentation, translation, export procedures, and shipping coordination. The company supports customers across markets including the UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Pakistan, and other destinations, helping simplify the process of purchasing and transporting vehicles from Japan.

FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for September at 21,300 Units

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2026 | Trucking | By The Numbers

FTR reports that North American (N.A.) Class 8 preliminary net orders increased 18% month-over-month (m/m) and 3% year-over-year (y/y) to 21,300 units in September.

Lee & Associates’ represents Beverly Freight in 40,116-SF truck terminal lease in Blue Island, IL

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2026 | Trucking

Lee & Associates, one of the largest national commercial real estate providers in North America, negotiated a lease transaction for a 40,116-square-foot truck terminal located at 3301 Wireton Road, Units 101 & 105, Blue Island, Illinois.

Canada’s Airport Privatization Plan reflects complex value trade-offs

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Canadian government’s proposal to privatize its four largest airports could transform the sector, but balancing public interests and investor returns would be a key challenge, says Fitch Ratings.

September 2026 U.S. transportation sector unemployment (4.7%) rises above September 2025 level (4.3%)

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2026 | Logistics | By The Numbers

The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector was 4.7% (not seasonally adjusted) in September 2026 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2026

IMO Secretary-General mourns seafarers killed during rescue of hijacked ship

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has expressed his condolences and reiterated his tireless call on the international community to do more to protect seafarers.

Hyster has delivered a hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker to Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals

The Hyster RSJ46-33XDH/62 ReachStacker will support operations in Europe’s largest dedicated shortsea shipping hub, primarily handling 45-foot containers, including open-top containers.

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