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June 12, 2026
By Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor
Transportation Secretary Announces American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative
Initiative will launch a “high-visibility dashboard” connecting major transportation hubs directly to ocean carriers, trucking companies, railroads and retailers, Sean Duffy said.
June 12, 2026
By Bloomberg
Trump’s Energy Chief Says Half of Hormuz Stoppages Restored
Chevron Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth said there are indications that flows through the strait are probably not as high as the energy secretary said.
June 12, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Ships, Seafarers Stuck in Gulf Face Tough Choices
Opening the Strait of Hormuz remains Iran’s most valuable bargaining chip; one it seems eager to retain after seeing the drastic effect its closing has had on world trade.

June 12, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
$3.4B PoLA Budget Approved
June 11, 2026
By Bloomberg
US-Canada Bridge Fight Rages: Opening Delayed, Invites Voided
June 11, 2026
By Bloomberg
India Condemns U.S. Strikes on Three Ships That Killed Sailors
June 11, 2026
By Bloomberg
Oil Crunch Is Stoking Asia’s Demand for Coal, Shipping CEO Says
June 10, 2026
By Bloomberg
Michigan, Canada Plan Opening of Bridge Trump Threatened to Block

June 8, 2026
By Bloomberg
Houthis to Impose ‘Complete Ban’ on Israeli Ships in Red Sea
June 7, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Xeneta: Massive Freight Rate Increases Driven by War and Energy Crisis Fears
June 4, 2026
By Bloomberg
First Oil Supertanker Moors at Kharg Island in Almost a Month
June 4, 2026
By Bloomberg
Panama Canal Considers Water Limits to Thwart El Niño Impacts
June 3, 2026
By Bloomberg
Hormuz Gauntlet Runner Says Trump Has Been Good for Shipping

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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