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UK joins US in strike on Houthi target in Yemen for first time since Donald Trump re-elected
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the strikes took place on Tuesday as part of the government's response to Houthi attacks on...
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7 hours ago2 min read
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Terrible timing and huge uncertainty: how ports and shipping are handling tariff turmoil
As they reel from Trump’s policies, companies say volatile freight costs and congestion are now the norm The container ship was halfway...
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1 day ago5 min read
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Global container shipping volume to fall 1% on Trump trade policies, Drewry says
NEW ORLEANS, April 24 (Reuters) - Maritime consultancy Drewry said on Thursday it expects global container port volume to fall 1% as a...
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3 days ago2 min read
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US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees
The US has revealed plans to impose port fees on Chinese ships to try to revive shipbuilding in America and challenge China's dominance...
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Apr 243 min read
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DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs
DHL Express is suspending deliveries to the US worth more than $800 (£603) because of a "significant increase" in red tape at customs...
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Apr 232 min read
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Trump signs executive order to boost US’ role in ocean shipping
A Maritime Action Plan will target port infrastructure, mariner workforce training and U.S. shipbuilding, per an executive order...
icarussmith20
Apr 152 min read
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Global breakthrough to tackle shipping emissions
Countries have agreed a global deal to tackle shipping emissions, after nearly ten years of negotiations. The agreement covers the vast...
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Apr 144 min read
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US exits carbon talks on shipping, urges others to follow
The United States has withdrawn from talks in London looking at advancing decarbonisation in the shipping sector and Washington will...
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Apr 102 min read
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Canadian navy ship deploying with the Brits instead of U.S. 'just a happy coincidence'
It’s rare that Canadian warships join Royal Navy formations, but 'ship deployments are typically planned long in advance' It was a...
icarussmith20
Apr 84 min read
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US ports to use Covid-like tests to identify illegally trafficked seafood species
Devices similar to those used during pandemic to be deployed to help stamp out trade in threatened fish Last year, a colleague of Diego...
icarussmith20
Apr 72 min read
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Russia says it will stop fighting in Ukraine in the Black sea. It's said that before.
As President Donald Trump pushes for a speedy end to Russia's war in Ukraine, Russia and Ukraine struck agreements with the United States...
icarussmith20
Mar 264 min read
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Red Sea insurance rates to stay firm as US airstrikes raise fears for ships
LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - The cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea is expected to remain firm after the United States carried...
icarussmith20
Mar 192 min read
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US vows to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop
US strikes kill at least 53, says Houthi-run ministry Russia urges US to cease strikes and engage in dialogue Iran warns of decisive...
icarussmith20
Mar 184 min read
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Russian captain in North Sea ship collision charged with manslaughter
Vladimir Motin appears in court over the death of a crew member after his cargo ship crashed into a US fuel tanker. British police have...
icarussmith20
Mar 172 min read
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Shipping firms pull back from Hong Kong to skirt US-China risks
Shipowners cite fears of potential sanctions, commandeering of vessels in military crisis Moves come amid US scrutiny of role of China's...
icarussmith20
Mar 68 min read
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US attempts to curb China’s dominance in shipping, but actions could backfire
Unlike previous US trade memoranda, the proposed action to tackle China’s dominance in maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding is...
icarussmith20
Mar 45 min read
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Trump administration proposes steep fees on Chinese cargo ships
The Trump administration has proposed punitive new fees on international shipping that would target vessels owned by Chinese companies or...
icarussmith20
Feb 284 min read
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US ports strike causes first shutdown in 50 years
Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and...
icarussmith20
Oct 4, 20245 min read
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US East Coast port strike set to start Tuesday, says union
WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - A port strike on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico will go ahead starting on Tuesday, the...
icarussmith20
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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US sends submarine to Middle East as tensions grow
The US has sent a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, as tensions grow in the region. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin also said...
icarussmith20
Aug 12, 20243 min read
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