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U.S. Exits Talks on Shipping Carbon Charge, Threatens Measures

While the U.S. is economically and diplomatically powerful, the country’s fleet of commercial ships is relatively small.

Talks at the IMO in London. Photo: Bloomberg

Reviving U.S. Shipbuilding: Is It Realistic?

The Office of the USTR held two days of public meetings to explore remedies intended to penalize ocean carriers that use Chinese-built ships and revive commercial shipbuilding in the U.S.

Guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. Photo: iStock/Carmen K Sisson

Panama Raises Pressure on CK Hutchison Over Port Deal

In addition to the lapses in required approvals, the audit found that Panama Ports used a series of tax-exempt subcontractors to lower the amount it pays to the government.

The Port of Balboa at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. Photographer: Walter Hurtado/Bloomberg

New Criteria for Choosing the Right Logistics Partner

In an ideal world, every shipment moves seamlessly, capacity is easy to find, every mode runs on time, and there are no disruptions. But we don’t live in an ideal world.

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Big Economies Accused of ‘Backsliding’ on Shipping Carbon Deal

The agreement could require all ships to pay a charge based on the greenhouse gases they emit, seen as a crucial source of funding for poor countries.

The International Maritime Organization building in Lambeth, London. Photo: iStock.com/Anastasia Yakovleva

Ship Carbon Charge Edges Closer With Optimism U.S. Won’t Derail It

There’s been quiet optimism among those following the talks that, despite recent U.S. silence about potential new rules, Washington won’t derail the process.

HMM's first methanol-powered container ship, the HMM Green. Photo: Courtesy of HMM

Seven-Member Regional Bloc Agrees to Boost Trade, Connectivity

The group signed six agreements, including on maritime transport cooperation to boost connectivity between South and Southeast Asia and disaster prevention.

Photo: Bloomberg

China Ship Sales Collapse as Industry Sweats Over U.S. Port Plan

Just four made-in-China bulkers — ships that ferry everything from coal to salt — were sold in the second-hand market in March.

Photo: Cameron Spencer / Getty Images via Bloomberg

Trump Kicks Off Global Trade War with Sweeping Tariffs

Trump highlighted a list of countries that will be subject to tariffs above the baseline rate, including 20% for the European Union and 34% for China.

Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at the Prescott Valley Event Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Photo: Gage Skidmore, Flickr

Maersk Billionaires Offer to Take Over Svitzer, Valued at $1.3B

Svitzer was spun off from A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S about a year ago, and the shares had lost about 8% since the listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen before April 2.

Svitzer tug boats alongside at the Port of Southampton. Photo: iStock/DrewRawcliffe

Watch: What’s Going on With M&A in the Supply Chain?

Henri Capin-Gally, partner in the law firm of White & Case, discusses how nearshoring, disruption and digitization are impacting supply chain mergers and acquisitions.

Whats Going On With Mand A In The Supply Chain

Port of Houston 'Hit Hard' by Foggy Weather in February

Total tonnage at Port Houston was down 5% year-over-year in February, with an estimated 14 days in the month impacted by fog.

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