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U.S. Probe of Maritime Chokepoints Seeks Evidence of Unfair Treatment

The FMC probe will assess whether a country, ocean carrier or other maritime operator are creating conditions unfavorable for U.S. shipping and foreign trade.

A vessel is guided through the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal’s vulnerability to drought recently caused long wait times and costly disruptions for shippers. Photographer: Tarina Rodriguez/Bloomberg

China Slams Sale of Panama Canal Ports

The deal is "a spineless, groveling, profit-seeking move that sells one’s integrity for personal gains,” said the opinion piece," said an opinion piece in a Beijing-backed newspaper.

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Orient Overseas Warns of Tougher 2025 After Closing Strong Year

Rising protectionism, uncertain consumer demand trends and softer freight rates may spell challenges for the container shipping sector.

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U.S. Develops Military Plans for Panama Canal

The wrangle over the Canal started before Trump even took office, as a campaign promise, and has persisted since.

A ship in the Cocoli Locks of the Panama Canal in Panama City. Photographer: Tarina Rodriguez/Bloomberg

Shell Delivered Record Amount of Marine LNG to Ships in 2024

While it emits less carbon than oil-derived ship propellant, LNG is still a fossil fuel and has been criticized for releasing emissions of super-potent methane.

Report: China's Shipbuilding Boom is Reshaping Balance of Naval Power

The CSIS estimates that at the current pace of production, China will grow its naval fleet from 234 ships to 425 by 2030.

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ILA and USMX Officially Seal Six-Year Port Contract

The deal was praised by both sides as a "win-win" deal that protects union jobs, while establishing a framework for introducing new technologies to U.S. ports.

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Houthis Threaten to Resume Attacks in Red Sea

The group agreed to cease its strike against ships in the region in January, but warned at the time that "any aggression" from other nations would lead to further attacks.

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Police Arrest Russian National After Cargo Ship Hits Tanker in North Sea

Local police say that they plan to continue to speaking to anyone involved in the incident, but have not released any other details on the identity of the man arrested.

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Retailers Rush Goods to U.S. Ports as Costs Loom

U.S. ports handled just over 2.2 million twenty-foot-equivalent units in January, marking an increase of 4.4% from December, and 13.4% year-over-year.

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NYC Congestion Tolling Gains Ground with City Residents

About 42% of residents said the toll should remain, marking a reversal from December, when only 32% supported the fee while 56% were against it.

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Five Easy-to-Implement Sustainability Initiatives for Private Fleets

Private fleets face a growing array of regulations and mandates aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. Here are five ideas and initiatives to help meet those goals.

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