The deal is "a spineless, groveling, profit-seeking move that sells one’s integrity for personal gains,” said the opinion piece," said an opinion piece in a Beijing-backed newspaper.

Rising protectionism, uncertain consumer demand trends and softer freight rates may spell challenges for the container shipping sector.

The wrangle over the Canal started before Trump even took office, as a campaign promise, and has persisted since.

While it emits less carbon than oil-derived ship propellant, LNG is still a fossil fuel and has been criticized for releasing emissions of super-potent methane.

The CSIS estimates that at the current pace of production, China will grow its naval fleet from 234 ships to 425 by 2030.

The deal was praised by both sides as a "win-win" deal that protects union jobs, while establishing a framework for introducing new technologies to U.S. ports. 

The group agreed to cease its strike against ships in the region in January, but warned at the time that "any aggression" from other nations would lead to further attacks.

Local police say that they plan to continue to speaking to anyone involved in the incident, but have not released any other details on the identity of the man arrested.

U.S. ports handled just over 2.2 million twenty-foot-equivalent units in January, marking an increase of 4.4% from December, and 13.4% year-over-year.

The crew of the tanker, the Stena Immaculate, abandoned the vessel after multiple explosions on board following the March 10 crash.