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Three People Killed in Latest Vessel Attack Near Yemen’s Coast

The Yemen-based Houthi described the carrier as “a U.S. ship,” which its owners and the Biden administration said isn’t true.

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SEC Drops Scope 3 Emissions From Planned Disclosure Requirements

If adopted, the new draft would represent a win for many corporations and their trade groups that lobbied to water down the rules.

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Houthi Minister Says Ships Entering Yemeni Waters Must Obtain Permit

The territorial waters affected extend halfway into the 12-mile-wide Bab al-Mandab Strait, through which around 15% of the world's shipping traffic passes.

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Why Container Lines Don’t Fear the Massive Supply of New Ships on Order

The world’s major ocean container lines can’t get enough of big new ships — never mind the threat of severe overcapacity and a resulting downward pressure on freight rates.

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U.K.'s February New Car Sales Highest in 20 Years

This brings the number of months of consecutive growth to 19, mainly driven by companies buying vehicles for use by their employees.

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JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Merger Abandoned After Block by Judge

A successful deal would have created the fifth-largest carrier in the United States and helped Spirit ensure its survival.

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Imports Surge Under U.S. Trade ‘Loophole’ Surge

The customs loophole has allowed e-commerce giants Temu and Shein to flood the country with cheap imports.

A SHEIN e-commerce distribution center in Whitestown, Indiana, November 2022. Photo: iStock.com/jetcityimage

Fertilizer Ship Attacked by Houthis Last Month Sinks in Red Sea

U.S. Central Command said the attack had caused an 18-mile oil slick, warning that the spillage of the cargo into the sea would worsen the environmental impact.

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In a Time of Risk and Uncertainty, Supply Chain Finance Takes Center Stage

As businesses struggle to conform their supply chains to the ever-changing the needs of the market, they’re constantly reminded of one core truth: In the end, it’s all about the money.

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Cargo Volumes in Red Sea Area Drop 21% Due to Attacks On Ships

BIMCO said that, so far in February, the number of ships transiting through the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal is 50% and 37% lower than last year respectively.

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AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires Global Transport Solutions Group

AIT says the acquisition of European-based marine spare parts logistics specialist with more than 600 teammates in 11 countries is its most significant to date.

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U.S. Queries Solar Supply Import Chains Amid China Crackdown

An extensive questionnaire was sent to companies by U.S. Customs and Border Protection earlier in February, marking a widening effort to seek disclosure about provenance.

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