Lower volumes decongest west coast ports
US west coast ports are expected to remain free of congestion in early 2026 as weak import volumes continue, reports New York's Journal of...
Navigating the US-China Trade Conflict: An SME Owner’s 2026 Survival Guide
The US-China trade conflict continues to be a defining feature of the global economic landscape, presenting both challenges and opportunities for small and medium-sized...
Looking doubtfully on prospects of the re-birth of a large US merchant fleet
Next month marks a year since US President Donald Trump issued his Executive Order known as the Maritime Action Plan (MAP), a sweeping directive...
US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian-flagged tanker
The US military has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a two-week pursuit across the Atlantic, reported Reuters.Officials said the operation...
US presses oil majors to invest in Venezuela
US officials have told oil executives they must invest heavily in Venezuela to revive its oil industry if they want compensation for assets seized...
Electrification gives an edge to US ports
Electrification has shifted from climate ambition to competitive necessity for US ports, with federal funding and policy alignment driving projects but grid capacity and...
Port of Los Angeles volume falls 12pc in January
The Port of Los Angeles reported a 12 per cent drop in cargo throughput for January 2026, port executive director Eugene Seroka said at...
Trump to deploy commercial muscle not military might to get his way
One of the unintended consequences of the changes brought about by US President Donald Trump is that the shipping world has been forced to...
Los Angeles port insulated from Iran war fallout
The Port of Los Angeles remains largely unaffected by supply chain disruption caused by US-Israel attacks on Iran that have escalated into regional conflict,...
MSC Eagle Service Enhances Direct Connectivity Between Oceania and the Americas
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is pleased to highlight its standalone Eagle service, delivering a direct and reliable connection between Oceania and the Americas, including...