Until early August, the issues had been confined largely to geopolitical hotspots like the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

Although Q2 emissions were down compared to that same quarter in 2024, total emissions in the first six months of 2025 actually increased by nearly a full percent.

The owners claim that HHI designed a switchboard for the vessel with loose wiring connections, which made the ship "unreasonably dangerous."

Imports of consumers goods fell to their lowest levels since September 2020, while the share of total imports from China has been more than halved since the start of the year.

On March 31, 2025, Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum gave the project a shout-out at a news conference. However, official information about the project has been scant. 

The development risks further complicating a transaction that’s become a high-profile tussle between the U.S. and China.

In mid-July, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges reported average dwell times between seven and eight days, compared to the typical average of five days.

The port's growth in 2025 was primarily fueled by a bump in cargo volumes that started in January, as businesses brought inventory in ahead of promised tariffs from the incoming Trump administration.

The Houthis announced their plans on July 27, as part of an escalation that they described as the fourth phase of their naval campaign against Israel.

The confirmation of a Chinese investor will likely help remove the obstacles that have been holding back the deal.