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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Port of Oakland shipments drop dramatically as tariffs spur market recalibration' in trade

"The effects of international tariffs are being felt at the Port of Oakland, which saw a 10.1% drop in overall shipping volume in June compared to the previous month."
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Gunboats target cargo vessel in Red Sea; crew abandons ship

A commercial vessel in the Red Sea is taking on water after being attacked with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Shipping Giant Maersk Cuts Ties to Israeli Settlements in Major BDS Victory

Maersk is the first global shipping company to halt transport to Israeli settlements, marking a significant shift in corporate accountability.
#cargo-ship
fromFortune
1 month ago
Cars

Cargo ship that was delivering 3,000 new cars to Mexico sinks off Alaska weeks after catching fire

Cars
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Fire on ship carrying hundreds of EVs forces crew to evacuate

A cargo ship carrying cars evacuated due to an uncontrollable fire, primarily affecting electric vehicles.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Cars

Cargo ship that was delivering 3,000 new cars to Mexico sinks off Alaska weeks after catching fire

Cars
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Fire on ship carrying hundreds of EVs forces crew to evacuate

A cargo ship carrying cars evacuated due to an uncontrollable fire, primarily affecting electric vehicles.
more#cargo-ship
fromFortune
1 month ago

Shipping on high alert in Mideast after U.S. strikes on Iran

Greece warned its ship owners to reassess entering the Persian Gulf following US airstrikes on Iran, citing increased risks to vessels.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ships collide in Hormuz Strait in shadow of Israel-Iran war

The collision of two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz was deemed not related to security issues by British firm Ambrey.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A busy port's new 5G network can help cargo ships 100 miles away stay connected to the mainland

The Freeport of Riga has evolved from a medieval harbor to a modern port leveraging 5G technology for enhanced automation and connectivity.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

In the wake of tariffs, cargo at the Port of LA is down 35%

"Less volume of cargo containers means less work for us," said longshore worker Charlie Camacho. "So we feel it, we definitely feel it."
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fromWIRED
3 months ago

The Slowdown at Ports Is a Warning of Rough Economic Seas Ahead

The container shipping industry is experiencing unprecedented levels of 'blank sailings' due to reduced demand stemming from tariffs and trade wars.
#trade-policy
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
US news

Chinese-built oil supertankers could pay up to $5.2M per US port visit: report

US government introduces hefty fees for Chinese-built supertankers to support local industry.
Vessels operated by Chinese firms could face fees as high as $5.2 million per port visit.
Fees are calculated based on a ship's cargo capacity, increasing penalties for larger vessels.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump Takes Aim at Chinese Shipping Amid Widening Trade War

Trump administration proposes $1.5 million levies on Chinese-made ships, impacting consumer prices and aiming to boost domestic shipbuilding.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Chinese-built oil supertankers could pay up to $5.2M per US port visit: report

US government introduces hefty fees for Chinese-built supertankers to support local industry.
Vessels operated by Chinese firms could face fees as high as $5.2 million per port visit.
Fees are calculated based on a ship's cargo capacity, increasing penalties for larger vessels.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump Takes Aim at Chinese Shipping Amid Widening Trade War

Trump administration proposes $1.5 million levies on Chinese-made ships, impacting consumer prices and aiming to boost domestic shipbuilding.
more#trade-policy
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a Fee

The accord reached in London would require every ship that ferries goods to lower their greenhouse gas emissions or pay a fee, marking a significant step in regulating shipping pollution globally.
Environment
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Op-ed | NYC should rebuild the working waterfronts that built New York | amNewYork

New York Harbor is essential for the city's economy and history, but has faced challenges due to declining container shipping.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Why the Shipping Industry Isn't Rushing Back to the Red Sea

President Trump ordered military strikes against the Houthi militia, blaming their attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea for significant harm to global trade and innocent lives.
US news
fromNature
4 months ago

Ship-pollution cuts have an electrifying effect: less lightning at sea

The recent crackdown on sulfur emissions from ship fuel has led to a noticeable decrease in thunderclouds and lightning in the Indian Ocean and South China Sea, showcasing how maritime regulations can drastically impact weather phenomena.
Environment
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A Black Sea resort town is suing Russian ship companies after 10,000 people had to shovel spilled oil off its beaches

Anapa is suing tanker operators for 211 million rubles due to a devastating oil spill affecting local beaches.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Top shipping broker Clarksons says war and Trump tariff fears have hit revenues

Geopolitical turmoil and US foreign policy changes have significantly impacted Clarksons' revenues and share price.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Some ships are adding thousands of miles to journeys to avoid the threat of Houthi attacks off Yemen

The situation in the Red Sea, where Houthi rebels have escalated attacks on commercial shipping, represents one of the most significant challenges for maritime trade in recent years.
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