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US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

In the wake of tariffs, cargo at the Port of LA is down 35%

Cargo container volume decline significantly impacts dock workers' employment opportunities and local businesses.
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach see a 35% drop in cargo compared to last year.
#blank-sailings
US news
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Slowdown at Ports Is a Warning of Rough Economic Seas Ahead

The container shipping industry is experiencing unprecedented levels of 'blank sailings' due to reduced demand stemming from tariffs and trade wars.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Portland food

Slowdown expected at Port of Oakland this month as US tariffs impact flow of global trade

The Port of Oakland faces reduced traffic and smaller ships due to new U.S. tariffs.
US news
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Slowdown at Ports Is a Warning of Rough Economic Seas Ahead

The container shipping industry is experiencing unprecedented levels of 'blank sailings' due to reduced demand stemming from tariffs and trade wars.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Portland food

Slowdown expected at Port of Oakland this month as US tariffs impact flow of global trade

The Port of Oakland faces reduced traffic and smaller ships due to new U.S. tariffs.
more#blank-sailings
US news
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Chinese-built oil supertankers could pay up to $5.2M per US port visit: report

US government introduces hefty fees for Chinese-built supertankers to support local industry.
Vessels operated by Chinese firms could face fees as high as $5.2 million per port visit.
Fees are calculated based on a ship's cargo capacity, increasing penalties for larger vessels.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-ed | NYC should rebuild the working waterfronts that built New York | amNewYork

New York Harbor is essential for the city's economy and history, but has faced challenges due to declining container shipping.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The world order could start to evolve from the Arctic': Trump, thin ice and the fight for Greenland's Northwest Passage

Understanding the realities of Greenland's environment is vital for successful operations there.
#houthi-attacks
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Houthi Attacks Turn Back the Clock for Shipping as Costs Pile Up

Geopolitical tensions have led to increased vessel traffic around Africa's southern tip, challenging global shipping routes significantly.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Some ships are adding thousands of miles to journeys to avoid the threat of Houthi attacks off Yemen

Container ships are increasingly avoiding the Red Sea due to threats from Houthi rebels, extending journeys significantly and increasing fuel costs.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Houthi Attacks Turn Back the Clock for Shipping as Costs Pile Up

Geopolitical tensions have led to increased vessel traffic around Africa's southern tip, challenging global shipping routes significantly.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Some ships are adding thousands of miles to journeys to avoid the threat of Houthi attacks off Yemen

Container ships are increasingly avoiding the Red Sea due to threats from Houthi rebels, extending journeys significantly and increasing fuel costs.
more#houthi-attacks
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
5 months ago

How Amazon and IKEA are pushing the ocean shipping industry to meet net-zero emission goals

Amazon and IKEA lead a coalition to bid for near-zero emission shipping contracts.
The alliance plans to drive demand for renewable e-fuels in ocean freight.
Targeting net-zero emissions in shipping by 2050 through collective action.
#fedex
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago
Business

FedEx Earnings Are Economy Red Flag

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns the US economy is unlikely to achieve a soft landing amid rising unemployment and inflation concerns.
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

FedEx and UPS Offer Shipping Deals to SMBs | Entrepreneur

FedEx and UPS are targeting smaller customers by offering previously exclusive discounts to combat a shortened holiday shipping period.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago
Business

FedEx Earnings Are Economy Red Flag

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns the US economy is unlikely to achieve a soft landing amid rising unemployment and inflation concerns.
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

FedEx and UPS Offer Shipping Deals to SMBs | Entrepreneur

FedEx and UPS are targeting smaller customers by offering previously exclusive discounts to combat a shortened holiday shipping period.
more#fedex
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Shipping firms to pay $102m settlement for Baltimore Bridge cleanup

The shipping companies reached a $102 million settlement over a deadly bridge collapse but deny liability and face further claims.
fromBerlin Startup Jobs
11 months ago
DevOps

Job Vacancy: Senior Fullstack Engineer (f/m/d) // Kaiko Systems | IT / Software Development Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Kaiko Systems empowers frontline workers in the shipping industry to collect and analyze vessel health information, making it safer, smarter, and more profitable.
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