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Ocean Transportation

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Slowdown in U.S. Cargo Volumes Likely to Persist in 2026

December 9, 2025
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Import volumes at major U.S. ports are expected to dip by more than 10% year-over-year in January, 8.5% in February, nearly 17% in March, and just under 11% in April.


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How Physics-Based Simulation and 3D Printing Are Rewiring the Supply Chain

December 9, 2025
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Wide-scale adoption of this technology would be a drastic departure for those who have relied on trial-and-error, but the groundwork is being laid for just such a transition


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Drone-Hit Oil Tanker Is Now a Mile Off Bulgaria’s Coast

December 7, 2025
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The 900-foot tanker doesn’t have a cargo on board, and images released by Turkish authorities last week showed a significant blaze on the ship.


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Biggest Argentina Wheat Crop on Record Drives Logistics Frenzy

December 5, 2025
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Prices paid to farmers in Argentina have hit an eight-year low, compounded by discounts for poor protein levels.


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U.S. Vows Over $1B for Congo Critical Minerals Supply Chain

December 5, 2025
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Under the U.S.-Congo strategic partnership, Congo has committed to shipping more of its minerals west toward the Atlantic Ocean over Angola’s Lobito railway corridor.


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Could Road to Clean Shipping Run Through Nuclear Power?

December 5, 2025
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A nuclear-powered vessel would be 39% faster than conventional cargo ships, allowing it to make 1.3 more round trip voyages per year on average.


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How to Make Smarter Shipping Decisions for an Unpredictable Peak Season

December 5, 2025
Barbara Rausch, SCB Contributor

Expedited shipping isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Retailers first need to examine what’s being shipped, how much it’s worth, and what customers expect. 


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Ship Rates Spiking 467% Marks Upended Trade Across Commodities

December 4, 2025
Bloomberg

Freight costs typically dip at year-end due to seasonal weakness in demand.



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Black Sea War Insurance Soars 250% After Ship Attacks

December 4, 2025
Bloomberg

Underwriters are now charging as much as 1% for some Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea, according to two people involved in the market.


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MANY SHIPPING CONTAINERS ARE BEING HELD ON A DOCKED MAERSK SHIP.

South Africa to Prosecute Maersk, CMA Units Over Price-Fixing Allegations

December 3, 2025
Bloomberg

The companies allegedly fixed the general rate increase charged to customers for shipping cargo between South Africa and Asia, and between South Africa and the western part of Africa.


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