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July 2, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Port of Charleston to Pause Operations at Leatherman Terminal
SCPA noted that this represents a short-term decision, although it's unclear when the Leatherman terminal might reopen down the line.
July 2, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Iran Warns Tankers to Use Only Approved Hormuz Routes
Iran's joint military command issued the warning on July 2, a day after U.S. and Iranian diplomats met with mediators in Qatar.
July 1, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Shipping Rates Surge as Peak Demand Builds Early
Transpacific shipping rates to the West Coast have more than doubled since mid-May, while Asia to Europe rates have been up 70-80%.

June 29, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Ship Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Dwindles Again
June 26, 2026
By Bloomberg
Traffic Flows Through Hormuz Despite Shock Ship Attack
June 26, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Little Relief from Soaring Spot Rates, Xeneta Says
June 26, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Hormuz Highlights How Maritime Risk Assessment Needs to Change
June 25, 2026
By Bloomberg
Ship Struck in Hormuz as Oil Supertankers Turn Back Again

June 25, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Iran Blocks IMO Plan to Evacuate Trapped Ships, Seafarers
June 23, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
IMO to Carry Out Evacuation Plan for Stranded Hormuz Ships
June 22, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
U.S. Temporarily Authorizes Sale of Iranian Oil
June 20, 2026
By Bloomberg
Iran Says Hormuz Closed Again as Talks With U.S. Set to Open
June 18, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Iran Announces Plan to Charge Fees in Strait of Hormuz

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How East Coast Ports Are Getting 'Big-Ship Ready'
November 03, 2017
It takes a big port to handle a big ship. Can East Coast ports meet the challenge of handling the new generation of mega-container vessels? Container lines are engaged in a frantic race to build ever-larger ships, which promise to have a ripple effect throughout the global transportation network. Read More
Making Room for the Megaships in New York and New Jersey
November 03, 2017
It takes more than deep water to accommodate a modern-day containership. Sometimes you have to raise a bridge as well. Read More
The New Panama Canal: Who Wins; Who Loses?
October 18, 2017
The new set of locks at the Panama Canal is open for business. How will it affect North American shipping patterns? Read More