USTR reveals fee scales, timing for Section 301 action on China In a long-expected move, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on April 17 took Section 301 "targeted action to restore American shipbuilding and address China's unreasonable acts, policies, and practices to dominate the
US unveils much-anticipated port call fees The United States will impose fees on Chinese-built ships calling at American ports-regardless of ownership, in a ruling that the global shipping community has been waiting to hear about for months. The glimmer of good news for non-Chinese owners is that the final measure is less severe than the originally proposed flat fee of $1.5m ...
ScottishPower Renewables hires vessel trio for work on UK offshore wind farm ScottishPower Renewables, part of Spain's Iberdrola, has signed charter agreements with NR Marine Services and OEG to provide vessels to support the construction of the East Anglia Three offshore wind farm. The charter deals are worth over £16m ($21.2m) and all vessels will operate out of the port of Lowestoft. NR Marine Services will provide ...
Saipem and Lamprell extend offshore cooperation with Saudi Aramco The Saudi giant has renewed long-term agreements with the Italian offshore engineering and construction giant Saipem and UAE-based fabricator Lamprell. Saipem's agreement with the Saudi firm is now set to run until the end of 2027. With this renewal, the company is confirmed in the exclusive list of contractors selected by Saudi Aramco, which are ...
Change at the top at Britannia The Britannia Group, the world's oldest P&I insurer, has revealed its long-term CEO, Andrew Cutler, will leave the company at the end of the year to pursue a portfolio of non-executive roles.. Cutler joined the Britannia Group in 2006 as a senior claim handler, having previously been a partner at HFW, for many years being ...
USTR scales back port fee plan targeting Chinese ships, offering relief to domestic exporters The industry provided extensive feedback to the US Trade Representative proposed port fee plan, and it looks like that input...
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FMC to scrutinize Chilpolbrok, citing Chinese government control US maritime regulators' decision to add the multipurpose vessel operator to the controlled-carrier list comes amid a wider US-China trade dispute.
Uncertain trade environment especially fraught for US ag shippers In addition to various ongoing supply chain disruptions that US agricultural shippers face, they must now contend with the highly volatile tariff environment that is forcing them to seek new markets for their products.
Scaled back USTR port tariff to hit Chinese carriers hardest The US Trade Representative (USTR) laid out actions to counter China's maritime dominance that could put Cosco Shipping and subsidiary OOCL on the hook for millions when their ships call the US.
IMO deal on fuel intensity, pricing hailed as 'major step forward' While not ideal, the agreement reached at the IMO's Maritime Environment Protection Committee at least puts a price on global emissions that will help narrow the yawning cost gap between fossil fuels and greener alternatives.
Trump Administration's surprise car carrier charges raise spectre of legal fight Every vehicle carrier in the world, but one, face a charge at US ports
US port fees take hard line on Chinese owners, operators and even lessors Exemptions for smaller ships and export-only vessels only applies to Chinese-built ships
'Everybody loved Mike': Shipping remembers tanker veteran Mike Fogarty Long Island native made his name in chartering with OMI Corp, Gemini Tankers and Diamond S Shipping
'A step in the wrong direction': Liner group questions legality of US port fees World Shipping Council says port fees may overstep authority of US trade representative
Why Donald Trump has a $260bn mountain to climb to break China's tightening grip on global shipbuilding Despite policy-driven slowdown, Chinese shipyards dominate global orderbook
'US sets toll booths at its own harbours': German shipowners' Association chief attacks port fees Dr Martin Kroger laments introduction of new charges as latest barrier to globalisation
'Nowhere near as punitive': Major shipowners digest new US port fees Bulker, tanker and boxships unlikely to face significant disruption from US trade measures targeting Chinese shipyards
Wavelength podcast: Have events of the past two weeks changed shipping forever? TradeWinds' editor-in-chief Julian Bray gives his take
'Nowhere near as punitive': Major container ship owners digest new US port fees Bulker, tanker and boxships unlikely to face significant disruption from US trade measures targeting Chinese shipyards
Crude tanker owners to profit as landlocked Czech Republic breaks free from Russian oil Suezmax and aframax tankers will deliver more oil into Trieste
Greek bulker acquisition points to value drop for Chinese-built tonnage Piraeus owner Cosmoship buys vessel at apparent discount to last-done
Costamare to spin off its bulker business in New York on 6 May Costamare Bulkers Holdings will own and operate about 90 vessels
Iranian agency arrests scrap-bound cargo ship ahead of beaching at Alang The Lord 17 accused of escaping detention in Bandar Abbas while leaving a trail of debts in its wake
Trump trade official unleashes port fees that stretch beyond Chinese-linked ships All foreign-built car carriers face fees in 180 days and LNG carriers will eventually see restrictions
US airstrike pounds Houthi fuel port in Yemen with ships at facility Most vessels have already left port, according to maritime security firm
DHL temporarily suspends B2C shipments over $800 to US DHL says it will pause accepting certain B2C shipments after U.S. authorities eliminated the informal entry process for shipments under $2,500, which has swamped the company's ability to process formal entries.
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