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Global stocks take hit from tariff threats; gold gets safety bid

Reuters | January 19, 2026 | International Trade

Global stocks dropped, and the dollar eased against the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened

CPaT welcomes United Nigeria Airlines as new training partner

AJOT Newsroom | January 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

CPaT Global announced a new training partnership with United Nigeria Airlines.

Steve Backshall reveals winners of BIFA Freight Service awards

AJOT Newsroom | January 19, 2026 | Logistics

Around 500 guests were present at the Brewery in London to hear ceremony host, Steve Backshall, reveal the winners of the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) 2025 Freight Service Awards.

SDC 12: Shipping’s sector’s underwater noise progress must continue - including in Arctic, say NGOs

AJOT Newsroom | January 19, 2026 | Green Shipping

As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 12) opens, the Clean Arctic Alliance is calling on member states to ensure the IMO continues to push for progress and action in reducing underwater noise from shipping.

Energy

Stas Margaronis | January 16, 2026

Port of Long Beach’s Hacegaba embraces infrastructure and green investments

In his first State of the Port address, Port of Long Beach CEO Noel Hacegaba outlines record cargo volumes, infrastructure investments, green shipping corridors, and how tariffs are reshaping global trade patterns.

Wall St futures rise as chipmakers advance at end of choppy week

Reuters | January 16, 2026 | International Trade

Wall Street's main indexes were higher on Friday as chipmakers returned to the driver's seat in a volatile week that also marked the start of the...

World shares hover near record highs on simmering geopolitics

Reuters | January 16, 2026 | International Trade

Major Wall Street indexes sagged on Friday, although chipmakers gained after a jittery week, while gold slowed and the dollar paused near a...

What happens next in EU-Mercosur trade deal saga?

Reuters | January 16, 2026 | International Trade

Top EU officials will travel to Paraguay on Saturday to sign a free trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur, paving the way for the European Union's largest ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations.

Diana Shipping plans proxy fight at Genco, ready to nominate 6 directors, sources say

Reuters | January 16, 2026 | Maritime | Bulk

Global shipping company Diana Shipping plans to launch a proxy fight to replace rival Genco Shipping & Trading's six current directors, making its decision just days after the board rejected Diana's takeover offer, two people familiar with the matter said.

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, Inc. announce launch of subsequent open season for remaining Western Gateway capacity

AJOT Newsroom | January 16, 2026 | Energy | Conventional

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, Inc. announced the launch of the second open season for the Western Gateway Pipeline (Western Gateway).

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | January 16, 2026

IMO welcomes entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement

Ships trading across the world's oceans are subject to stringent environmental, safety and security rules, which apply throughout their voyage...

Fraport Traffic Figures 2025: Broad growth across airport portfolio

AJOT Newsroom | January 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Frankfurt Airport welcomed around 63.2 million passengers in 2025 – Year-on-year growth of 2.6 percent – Passenger volumes across the Group up by 5.3 percent to 183.7 million passengers...

United and American compete to dominate Chicago’s O’Hare airport

Reuters | January 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, long a crossroads of U.S. air travel, has become the front line in an intensifying contest between United Airlines and American Airlines.

US judge to weigh Dominion request to restart Virginia offshore wind project

Reuters | January 16, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

A federal judge on Friday will consider whether to allow Dominion Energy to resume construction on its $11.2 billion Virginia offshore wind project in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its suspension of the venture.

How small freight companies can navigate seasonal fluctuations in cargo volume

AJOT Newsroom | January 16, 2026 | Logistics

Hacegaba sets bold new vision for Port of the Future

AJOT Newsroom | January 16, 2026 | Ports & Terminals | Ports | By The Numbers

The Port of Long Beach is defining what’s possible as the Port of the Future by spurring innovation and building the infrastructure needed to double its cargo throughput by 2050, Port CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba said Thursday during his first State of the Port address.

Trump’s greenlight for Nvidia AI chips to China draws fire from lawmakers, former officials

Reuters | January 16, 2026 | International Trade

U.S. lawmakers and former officials on Wednesday questioned President Donald Trump's decision to allow Nvidia to sell its second most powerful AI chips in China, arguing the move erodes America's AI edge and threatens to electrify Beijing's military...

Michigan governor says North America free trade deal critical for US auto production

Reuters | January 16, 2026 | International Trade

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday it was critical for U.S. auto production that the Trump administration reach a deal this year to extend a North American free trade deal with Canada and Mexico and warned of China's rise as a major auto producer.

Mexico says trade pact with US will survive despite Trump’s skepticism

Reuters | January 16, 2026 | International Trade

Amid persistent doubts over the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact, Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard insisted on Thursday that the agreement remains firmly intact and that the three countries will close a deal to extend it.

Restoring American semiconductor manufacturing leadership through an agreement on trade & investment with Taiwan

AJOT Newsroom | January 15, 2026 | International Trade

Today, the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States signed a historic trade deal that will drive a massive reshoring of America’s semiconductor sector. This unprecedented commitment will strengthen U.S. economic resilience, create high-paying jobs, and bolster national security.

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