Response to Tariffs by Chinese Importers May See Extra Costs for U.S. Shippers
U.S. exporters could face demurrage, detention, destruction of cargo or return costs, after reports suggest some Chinese importers have stopped accepting cargo.
Carriers Warn of Delays as Congestion Increases at North Europe’s Ports
Congestion levels are set to rise at ports across Northern Europe – expect schedule disruption, warned Maersk last week.
USTR Targets China’s Maritime Dominance with New Fee Structure and U.S.-Build Incentives
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced last week a comprehensive plan to challenge China’s dominance in maritime sectors and boost American shipbuilding through a targeted fee structure on Chinese vessels and operators.
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.