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Apr 3, 2024
Shippers face price hike as German rail subsidy is cut

Due to decreased state subsidies for rail paths used by freight trains in Germany, Maersk is implementing a €9 per…

Apr 2, 2024
Finland’s Unions extend strike into fourth week

Finland’s labor unions are extending their strike for a fourth consecutive period, now slated to continue until April 8, pending…

Apr 2, 2024
The U.S. Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill, averting a government shutdown. The bill, which funds various government agencies, was…

Apr 1, 2024
Updates regarding Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

On the early morning of March 26, 2024, a collision occurred between the Singapore-flagged MV Dali container ship and Maryland’s…

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…