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June 18, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Iran Announces Plan to Charge Fees in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the strait still needs to be managed, despite progress made on negotiations with the U.S.
June 18, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Strait of Hormuz Starts to Reopen
Lloyd's List maritime data found that ships that have been trapped in the strait since February have already started exiting the waterway.
June 18, 2026
By Bloomberg
DP World Seeks Return to U.S. Container Operations at Texas Port
DP World exited the U.S. port business in 2006 over security concerns raised by some American lawmakers citing Sept. 11 terrorists’ links to the United Arab Emirates.

June 18, 2026
By Nick Bowman, Senior Editor
The Issues Already Shaping 2028's West Coast Port Labor Talks
June 17, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Imports Up, Exports Down at Port of LA
June 16, 2026
By Bloomberg
Adani Ports Partners With Kaleris for AI Terminal Software
June 12, 2026
By Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor
Transportation Secretary Announces American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative
June 12, 2026
By Bloomberg
Trump’s Energy Chief Says Half of Hormuz Stoppages Restored

June 12, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
Ships, Seafarers Stuck in Gulf Face Tough Choices
June 12, 2026
By SupplyChainBrain
$3.4B PoLA Budget Approved
June 11, 2026
By Bloomberg
US-Canada Bridge Fight Rages: Opening Delayed, Invites Voided
June 11, 2026
By Bloomberg
India Condemns U.S. Strikes on Three Ships That Killed Sailors
June 11, 2026
By Bloomberg
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How East Coast Ports Are Getting 'Big-Ship Ready'
November 03, 2017
It takes a big port to handle a big ship. Can East Coast ports meet the challenge of handling the new generation of mega-container vessels? Container lines are engaged in a frantic race to build ever-larger ships, which promise to have a ripple effect throughout the global transportation network. Read More
Making Room for the Megaships in New York and New Jersey
November 03, 2017
It takes more than deep water to accommodate a modern-day containership. Sometimes you have to raise a bridge as well. Read More
The New Panama Canal: Who Wins; Who Loses?
October 18, 2017
The new set of locks at the Panama Canal is open for business. How will it affect North American shipping patterns? Read More