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We can’t ignore China, says UK’s Starmer after Trump criticises trade push

Reuters | January 30, 2026 | International Trade

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday it would be foolish for Britain not to engage with China, rejecting an

Oil edges lower after Trump signals dialogue with Iran over nuclear programme

Reuters | January 30, 2026 | Energy

Oil prices slipped on Friday on signs that the U.S. may engage in dialogue with Iran over its nuclear programme, reducing concern over potential supply

US stock index futures cut losses after Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next Fed Chair

Reuters | January 30, 2026 | International Trade

U.S. stock index futures cut some losses on Friday, after U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair...

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | January 30, 2026

Glasgow Prestwick Airport represents UK aviation during visit to China as trade talks progress

Glasgow Prestwick Airport represented the UK aviation sector at an exclusive diplomatic reception in Beijing during the UK Prime Minister’s state visit to China.

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | January 30, 2026

IMO: Draft workplan agreed on safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear-powered ships

The workplan focuses on updating maritime safety regulations for nuclear-powered ships, wind-assisted propulsion systems, and lithium-ion battery technologies, including swappable traction battery containers.

Zencargo hires former A.P Moller - Maersk UK&I Managing Director Gary Jeffreys as Senior Vice President for EMEA

AJOT Newsroom | January 30, 2026 | Logistics | Supply Chain

Jeffreys joins Zencargo to help take the business into its next phase of growth, working with larger, more sophisticated shippers that require greater control, intelligence and accountability across their global networks.

Wilson Sons launches tugboat to meet demand from New Panamax ships

AJOT Newsroom | January 30, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

WS Halcyon baptism adds strength to the largest and most powerful port support fleet in Brazil

CMA CGM: Severe weather conditions in the Atlantic

AJOT Newsroom | January 30, 2026 | Maritime

As a precautionary measure, CMA CGM Group has decided to place vessels transiting the area in safe positions to ensure the safety of crews and cargo.

Governor Moore announces new Port of Baltimore records

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

Continuing historic recovery following Key Bridge collapse

Mexico’s Sheinbaum, Trump talk trade as USMCA review approaches

Reuters | January 29, 2026 | International Trade

President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke on Thursday about trade and security, as both governments gear up for high-stakes and potentially fraught negotiations about their trilateral trade deal with Canada later this year.

AAL’s specialized project cargo solutions meet surging demand

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

AAL Shipping (AAL) has successfully transported 192 units of UN3480 lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) cargo from Taicang, China, to Newcastle, Australia.

World discovers it can hedge US trade risk

Reuters | January 29, 2026 | International Trade

It will be many years before the United States' allies can contemplate dispensing with the need for its military might or challenging the tech supremacy of its Silicon Valley giants.

Alabama Port Authority CEO announces executive leadership team

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | People | Appointments

Leadership structure reflects a coordinated approach to growth, investment, and statewide economic development

Successful project cargo movement to Africa

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2026 | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project

Navigators Shipping and Logistica, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for Bahrain, reported about their projects team handling a time sensitive truck movement to Africa

US trade deficit widens by the most in nearly 34 years in November

Reuters | January 29, 2026 | International Trade

The U.S. trade deficit widened by the most in nearly 34 years in November amid a surge in capital goods imports, likely driven by an artificial intelligence investment boom, which could prompt economists to trim their economic growth estimates for the fourth quarter.

FedEx plans MD-11 cargo plane return by May 31 following UPS accident

Reuters | January 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

FedEx said on Wednesday it is working with Boeing and U.S. aircraft safety regulators to return to service by May 31 the MD-11 cargo planes it grounded after the deadly crash of one of those jets operated by United Parcel Service in November.

American Airlines plans to resume US flights to Venezuela pending government approval

Reuters | January 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines said Thursday the U.S. carrier plans to resume daily service to Venezuela pending government approval and subject to security assessments just weeks after the U.S. military seized the country's leader.

Coro Realty expands Birmingham footprint with $13.8 million industrial acquisition

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2026 | Logistics

Coro Realty has acquired a 239,370-square-foot industrial facility at 3501 1st Ave N for $13.8 million, marking a significant reinvestment in Birmingham’s Eastside submarket shortly after the firm successfully sold two nearby assets.

Fitch revises Port Authority of NY & NJ outlook to positive; rates senior debt at ‘AA-’

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2026 | Ports & Terminals

Johnson County Airport Commission powers aviation and economic growth in 2025

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

2025 was a transformative year for the Johnson County Airport Commission (JCAC), marked by bold investments, strategic partnerships and historic milestones across all its facilities, including New Century AirCenter, Johnson County Executive Airport and the surrounding business parks.

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