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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Port of Oakland shipments drop dramatically as tariffs spur market recalibration' in trade

"The effects of international tariffs are being felt at the Port of Oakland, which saw a 10.1% drop in overall shipping volume in June compared to the previous month."
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Gunboats target cargo vessel in Red Sea; crew abandons ship

A commercial vessel in the Red Sea is taking on water after being attacked with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Shipping Giant Maersk Cuts Ties to Israeli Settlements in Major BDS Victory

Maersk is the first global shipping company to halt transport to Israeli settlements, marking a significant shift in corporate accountability.
#cargo-ship
fromFortune
1 month ago
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Cargo ship that was delivering 3,000 new cars to Mexico sinks off Alaska weeks after catching fire

Cars
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Fire on ship carrying hundreds of EVs forces crew to evacuate

A cargo ship carrying cars evacuated due to an uncontrollable fire, primarily affecting electric vehicles.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Cars

Cargo ship that was delivering 3,000 new cars to Mexico sinks off Alaska weeks after catching fire

Cars
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Fire on ship carrying hundreds of EVs forces crew to evacuate

A cargo ship carrying cars evacuated due to an uncontrollable fire, primarily affecting electric vehicles.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

Shipping on high alert in Mideast after U.S. strikes on Iran

Greece warned its ship owners to reassess entering the Persian Gulf following US airstrikes on Iran, citing increased risks to vessels.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ships collide in Hormuz Strait in shadow of Israel-Iran war

The collision of two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz was deemed not related to security issues by British firm Ambrey.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A busy port's new 5G network can help cargo ships 100 miles away stay connected to the mainland

The Freeport of Riga has evolved from a medieval harbor to a modern port leveraging 5G technology for enhanced automation and connectivity.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

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

"Less volume of cargo containers means less work for us," said longshore worker Charlie Camacho. "So we feel it, we definitely feel it."
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fromWIRED
3 months 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.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

New Pact Would Require Ships to Cut Emissions or Pay a Fee

The accord reached in London would require every ship that ferries goods to lower their greenhouse gas emissions or pay a fee, marking a significant step in regulating shipping pollution globally.
Environment
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