U.S. Considers Adjusting Port Fee Plan for Chinese Vessels After Pushback, Sources Say
President Donald Trump’s administration is considering softening its proposed fee on China-linked ships visiting U.S. ports after a flood of negative feedback from industries that said the idea could be economically devastating, according to six sources.
Trump, Hegseth Signal Panama Canal Pivot
Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from Washington, as the two nations announced agreements to deepen U.S. military training in the Central American nation.
Carriers Ramp Up Cancelled Sailings: Sign of Weaker Volumes or Tactic to Raise Rates?
The number of cancelled sailings in March and April on the Transpacific, Transatlantic and Asia-North Europe & Med routes rose to 198 – far more than in the same period of 2024 (135). So, what is going on?
U.S. Executive Order: ‘Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance’
The U.S. government has pushed ahead with plans to revitalize its shipbuilding industry, after President Trump issued an executive order on April 9 entitled “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance.”
IMO Prepares to Finalize Decarbonization Framework That Could Reshape Global Shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is preparing to finalize crucial greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures at its upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting (MEPC 83) in London.
Q1 Ends With Thousands More Freight Layoffs Across North America
Freight-related layoffs across North America continue to mount, with companies citing economic uncertainty, tariffs, declining demand and rising production costs as reasons for the job cuts.
U.S. Ending De Minimis Shipping from China in May, Other Countries at Risk
The U.S. de minimis exemption will no longer apply to products from China and Hong Kong starting next month, the White House announced Wednesday, and its elimination is slated for other countries soon.
Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs: What Does It Mean for Trucking?
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to have significant repercussions for the U.S. economy and the health of the trucking industry.
Transpacific Sees First Major MSC Blanks as Rates Fall and Volumes Falter
Following nine weeks of consecutive declines in spot freight rates on the transpacific, carriers are finally beginning to pull capacity from the trade.
Letter From More Than 300 Industry Associations to USTR Slams Proposed Fees on Chinese Ships
A letter sent this week to Jamieson Greer, Ambassador for the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) by more than 300 industry associations, representing various sectors, including transportation and logistics providers, manufacturers, importers, exporters and retailers, among others, called on the USTR to not move forward with its proposals regarding the Section 301 investigation […]
