As Trump publicly complained about China’s influence over the canal, Panama’s government weighed whether to cancel its contract with CK Hutchison to operate the ports.

Trump told lawmakers in Washington on March 4 that Panama had broken the agreements it made when it took over the waterway a quarter-century ago. 

U.S. president Donald Trump recently accused the Panamanian administration of allowing China to control the Panama canal.

The proposal would require at least 15% of U.S. exports to be shipped using U.S.-flagged vessels, and 5% of all U.S. exports on U.S.-built vessels.

There are no easy answers in the search for fuels that will help achieve the International Maritime Organization’s net zero greenhouse gas emissions target for the industry by mid-century.

There are a number of scenarios in which freight consolidation makes sense. But getting the most out of the exercise can be tricky.

Employers got assurances that ILA leadership would work with local chapters to address a lack of labor reliability port operators say introduces uncertainty and makes it hard to plan.

The survey aims to will allow deeper understanding of the wind propulsion technology segment and low- or zero-emissions fuels and technologies.

It is very rare for Taiwan to detain Chinese nationals over a severed cable, an issue that’s taking on more importance not only for the government in Taipei but around the world.

Also expected to throw a wrench into the works in 2025 is an anticipated shift to a more carrier-friendly freight market by the second quarter of the year.