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U.S. Chamber pushes USMCA vote before August recess

U.S. Chamber of Commerce officials on Monday said several factors indicate that the effort to secure U.S. approval of the pact recently has gained momentum.

Jun 17, 2019

U.S. Chamber pushes USMCA vote before August recess

U.S. Chamber of Commerce officials on Monday said several factors indicate that the effort to secure U.S. approval of the pact recently has gained momentum.

Jun 17, 2019

Ships damaged in suspected attacks arrive in Kalba

The U.K. reportedly will send 100 Royal Marines to protect British vessels and the U.S. will “guarantee freedom of navigation throughout the strait,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

Jun 17, 2019

Ships damaged in suspected attacks arrive in Kalba

The U.K. reportedly will send 100 Royal Marines to protect British vessels and the U.S. will “guarantee freedom of navigation throughout the strait,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

Jun 17, 2019

Salvage operations underway on tankers damaged by ‘attacks’

U.S. officials say video shows an unexploded limpet mine being removed from the Kokuka Courageous, but the president of the ship’s operator said the crew reported the vessel was hit by a flying object.

Jun 14, 2019

Salvage operations underway on tankers damaged by ‘attacks’

U.S. officials say video shows an unexploded limpet mine being removed from the Kokuka Courageous, but the president of the ship’s operator said the crew reported the vessel was hit by a flying object.

Jun 14, 2019

BIMCO forecasts weak container shipping demand

Slow growth in intra-Asia volumes seen as a harbinger for long-distance container trades in peak season.

Jun 14, 2019

BIMCO forecasts weak container shipping demand

Slow growth in intra-Asia volumes seen as a harbinger for long-distance container trades in peak season.

Jun 14, 2019

Suspected attacks on two tankers in Gulf of Oman

The Norwegian-owned Front Altair was “suspected of being hit by a torpedo” and the Japanese-owned Kukako Courageous was struck “with some sort of shell.”

Jun 13, 2019

Suspected attacks on two tankers in Gulf of Oman

The Norwegian-owned Front Altair was “suspected of being hit by a torpedo” and the Japanese-owned Kukako Courageous was struck “with some sort of shell.”

Jun 13, 2019

U.S. Chamber pushes USMCA vote before August recess

U.S. Chamber pushes USMCA vote before August recess

Ships damaged in suspected attacks arrive in Kalba

Ships damaged in suspected attacks arrive in Kalba

Salvage operations underway on tankers damaged by ‘attacks’

Salvage operations underway on tankers damaged by ‘attacks’

BIMCO forecasts weak container shipping demand

BIMCO forecasts weak container shipping demand

Suspected attacks on two tankers in Gulf of Oman

Suspected attacks on two tankers in Gulf of Oman

NYSHEX helps carriers and shippers ‘play effectively’

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NYSHEX helps carriers and shippers ‘play effectively’

With expanded offerings, New York Shipping Exchange users now will be able to request binding contracts for multiple weeks at multiple ports.

By Chris Dupin, Published 6 hours ago

Trucking stakeholders want better conditions, safety

Witnesses offered the House Highway and Transit differing views on a wide array of trucking priorities as Congress faces reauthorization of surface transportation legislation.

By Jon Shumake, Published 4 days ago

Over 650 companies urge Trump to end China dispute

The letter, organized by Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, said additional tariffs would result in the loss of 2 million American jobs and reduce the value of the GDP by 1%.

By Jon Shumake, Published 4 days ago

Kudlow: Trade war will hurt China more than US

The National Economic Council director said at an event in Washington Thursday that the ongoing bilateral tit for tat will have minimal economic impacts on U.S. consumers.

By Brian Bradley, Published 4 days ago

Commentary: China ends burdensome NVOCC process

The multistep requirements for initial applications and renewals have been simplified by the Ministry of Transport.

By Carlos Rodriguez and Zheng Xie, Published 5 days ago

Ag shippers say customer service ‘dying art form’

Exporters at the annual meeting of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition lament lack of visibility and carrier accountability and the disappearance of telephones.

By Chris Dupin, Published 5 days ago

Three dead after tanker explosion in Russia

The blast occurred Tuesday in the engine room of the M/V VF Tanker-16 and caused three other crew members to go to the hospital, Volga Shipping Company said.

By Jon Shumake, Published 6 days ago

Urgency of passing USMCA ‘cannot be overstated’

A House Agriculture Committee panel heard testimony from Trump administration ag officials during a hearing that widely touched on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

By Brian Bradley, Published 6 days ago

‘Expect additional mergers and pray for no Hanjins’

Financial burdens from the IMO’s 2020 sulfur cap, a projected slowdown in trade growth and the looming threat of overcapacity could bump out some carriers.

By Hailey Desormeaux, Published 7 days ago

US retailers expected to stock up inventories

The Global Ports Tracker forecasts higher import totals between June and September for the U.S. ports it covers, but the projections are lower than forecasts from May.

By Jon Shumake, Published 8 days ago

Drewry: Trade war reshaping supply chains

Higher cost of Chinese goods could result in lower transpacific volumes and need for more direct calls at ports near new suppliers.

By Chris Dupin, Published 8 days ago

Brokers relieved tariffs on Mexican goods suspended

President Trump agreed to indefinitely suspend threatened tariffs against Mexico after a deal aimed at stemming the flow of illegal migration to the United States was reached.

By Brian Bradley, Published 8 days ago

Problem Solvers offers infrastructure funding solutions

The 48-member bipartisan group’s “Rebuilding Infrastructure Report” called for modernizing user fees and incentivizing public-private partnerships.

By Jon Shumake, Published 11 days ago

British Columbia a hotbed of port expansion

Both container and bulk terminals have a large number of projects planned.

By Chris Dupin, Published 11 days ago

BIS to roll out new 232 exclusion request portal

Thursday will be the last day the current Regulations.gov system will accept totally new requests for exclusions from Section 232 measures on steel and aluminum.

By Brian Bradley, Published 11 days ago

CBP’s ACE impacted by overnight power outage

Industry expresses disappointment that Customs’ umbrella system remains vulnerable to shutdowns.

By Chris Gillis, Published 12 days ago

House Appropriations approves FY2020 T-HUD bill

The legislation, favorably reported to the House by a 29-21 vote, provides $137.1 billion in budgetary resources and includes $75.8 billion in discretionary funding.

By Jon Shumake, Published 13 days ago

Big ships raise concerns in insurance industry

“Insurers have been warning for years that the increasing size of vessels is leading to a higher accumulation of risk,” says Allianz.

By Chris Dupin, Published 13 days ago

Nikakhtar urges updated export controls

Senators press BIS nominee on the administration’s failure to release details of Commerce’s national security investigation into automobile and related parts imports.

By Chris Gillis, Published 13 days ago

SISI: Throughput at global ports slowed down in Q1

The Shanghai International Shipping Institute points to “feeble economic and trade growth” in a recently released report.

By Jon Shumake, Published 13 days ago

Other News

Doctor sentenced for falsifying DOT medical exams

By Kim Link-Wills, Published Jun 18, 2019

Small shipyard grants totaling $19.6 million awarded

By Jon Shumake, Published Jun 18, 2019

OFAC implements new civil penalty amounts

By Chris Gillis, Published Jun 18, 2019

Florida ports see growth in tonnage, cargo value

By Jon Shumake, Published Jun 18, 2019

Executive Moves: Team Worldwide, LCPA

By Kim Link-Wills, Published Jun 17, 2019

Panama Canal issues proposal to modify tolls structure

By Kim Link-Wills, Published Jun 17, 2019

ITC launches Africa trade investigation

By Brian Bradley, Published Jun 17, 2019

Trade secrets theft charges filed against Tricon, owner

By Chris Gillis, Published Jun 17, 2019

Kerry Logistics, Correos form e-commerce partnership

By Kim Link-Wills, Published Jun 17, 2019

FMC reviews nine OTI license applications

By Chris Gillis, Published Jun 17, 2019

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