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Middle East War Is Disrupting Book Publishing Business

The disruptions come at a critical time, with publishers ordering print runs in Asia and locking in shipping arrangements.

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The Future of the Jones Act: Short Term Waiver, Long Term Questions

Eliminating costs created by the Jones Act temporarily represents a drop in the bucket compared to the global market swings created by the war in Iran.

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South Korea’s Early Exports Show Resilience Despite Iran Turmoil

Semiconductors continued to drive South Korea’s overall shipments, supported by sustained investment in artificial intelligence and data centers.

Shipping containers in South Korea. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg

Iranian Navy Guided Indian Tanker Through Hormuz, Crew Member Says

Analysts say Tehran is trying to impose a traffic control system through the strait, permitting safe passage for friendly vessels while leaving others fearful of attack.

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For California, Jones Act Waiver More Likely to Alleviate Tanker Capacity Crunch than Gas Prices

The California Fuels & Convenience Alliance is among many industry bodies and businesses that would like to see the Jones Act restrictions relaxed or ended permanently.

A variety of ships including a large bulk carrier and liquid tanker ships along the Houston Ship Channel about four miles from downtown Houston, Texas. Photo: iStock/Art Wager

U.S. Spring Crop Planting Threatened by War Spike in Fertilizer Prices

Producers would have lost money in 2025, if it wasn’t for federal subsidies, including the $12 billion in bridge loans for farmers hurt by Donald Trump’s tariffs.

A midwest farmer checks soybeans before harvest. Photo: iStock/DS70

Oil Market’s Seaborne Buffer Runs Down Fast as Iran War Drags On

The U.S. plan to turn Iranian floating storage into prompt supply will require finding buyers.

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Newbuild Tanker Gets Suction Sails

Bound4Blue says the sails have surged in popularity within the tanker segment, because they have smaller footprints than other solutions.

The Pacific Sunstone. Photo: bound4blue

Asian Container Liners See Turnaround as Red Sea Remains Shut

The escalating war has effectively dashed hopes for a full Red Sea reopening this year, though forecasting remains difficult.

An Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) container ship in Xiamen, China. Photographer: Raul Ariano/Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia Revives Half Its Oil Exports with Hormuz Bypass

With the Strait of Hormuz all but closed, Saudi Arabia has been rerouting oil through a 1,200 kilometer pipeline to the western port of Yanbu.

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Trump Admin Waives Jones Act for 60 Days

The impetus behind the suspension appears to be simply an effort to shave a few pennies off the price of gasoline.

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War in Iran Roils Containership Traffic, Rates

Some carriers are attempting to introduce “war surcharges” on lanes with no direct exposure.

The Port of Fujairah, UAE. Photo: iStock/Aleksandra Tokarz

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