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Louisiana and Norwegian Bodies Sign Agreement to Advance Maritime Innovation

Partners say agreement strengthens collaboration across the blue economy, clean energy and international trade sectors.

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U.S. Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off the Coast of Venezuela

The Trump administration has ramped up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom it has accused of presiding over a narcotrafficking operation.

Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela. Photo: Bloomberg

Slowdown in U.S. Cargo Volumes Likely to Persist in 2026

Import volumes at major U.S. ports are expected to dip by more than 10% year-over-year in January, 8.5% in February, nearly 17% in March, and just under 11% in April.

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How Physics-Based Simulation and 3D Printing Are Rewiring the Supply Chain

Wide-scale adoption of this technology would be a drastic departure for those who have relied on trial-and-error, but the groundwork is being laid for just such a transition

Additively manufactured test gears made of QuesTek's Ferrium C64 alloy. Photo: QuesTek.

Drone-Hit Oil Tanker Is Now a Mile Off Bulgaria’s Coast

The 900-foot tanker doesn’t have a cargo on board, and images released by Turkish authorities last week showed a significant blaze on the ship.

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Biggest Argentina Wheat Crop on Record Drives Logistics Frenzy

Prices paid to farmers in Argentina have hit an eight-year low, compounded by discounts for poor protein levels.

Chelmsford, U.K. August 2022. Photo: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg

U.S. Vows Over $1B for Congo Critical Minerals Supply Chain

Under the U.S.-Congo strategic partnership, Congo has committed to shipping more of its minerals west toward the Atlantic Ocean over Angola’s Lobito railway corridor.

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Could Road to Clean Shipping Run Through Nuclear Power?

A nuclear-powered vessel would be 39% faster than conventional cargo ships, allowing it to make 1.3 more round trip voyages per year on average.

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How to Make Smarter Shipping Decisions for an Unpredictable Peak Season

Expedited shipping isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Retailers first need to examine what’s being shipped, how much it’s worth, and what customers expect.

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Ship Rates Spiking 467% Marks Upended Trade Across Commodities

Freight costs typically dip at year-end due to seasonal weakness in demand.

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Black Sea War Insurance Soars 250% After Ship Attacks

Underwriters are now charging as much as 1% for some Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea, according to two people involved in the market.

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South Africa to Prosecute Maersk, CMA Units Over Price-Fixing Allegations

The companies allegedly fixed the general rate increase charged to customers for shipping cargo between South Africa and Asia, and between South Africa and the western part of Africa.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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