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Mar 27, 2024
Cape rerouting results in emissions surge

Ships diverting via the Cape of Good Hope significantly boost fuel consumption and emissions. Model analysis indicates a near-tripling of…

Mar 26, 2024
Baltimore’s Key Bridge Incident

A major section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed following a collision with a container ship.…

Mar 20, 2024
U.S. Imports: February Overview

U.S. imports experienced a 6% drop compared to January, with a more favorable trend expected as the sector enters its…

Mar 19, 2024
ACP announces slots increase

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced adjustments to accommodate increasing demand for transits by increasing daily slots available in…

Mar 12, 2024
ILA signals potential coastwide strike

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) labor contract is due to expire in September,…

Mar 11, 2024
Biden’s efforts to enhance port cybersecurity

The Biden-Harris Administration is set to issue an Executive Order aimed at enhancing security measures in US ports. The executive…

Mar 8, 2024
Teamsters Canada alerts of impending rail strike

The union representing around 9,300 workers at Canada’s major rail operators alleges a looming work stoppage due to deadlock in…

Mar 6, 2024
EU’s ETS: Asian carriers hit the hardest

Asian carriers are among the hardest hit by The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) due to the extensive distances…

Mar 5, 2024
OCEAN Alliance is extending its agreement

The Ocean Alliance, comprising CMA CGM, Cosco, OOCL, and Evergreen, has extended its vessel-sharing agreement until March 31, 2032. This…

Mar 4, 2024
Sanctions Update: US Tightens Grip on Russia

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine persists into its third year, the United States has recently imposed a range…