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(23 articles)Jeju Island Direct Shipping Service Struggles with Weak Demand
South Korea's Jeju Island government launched an ambitious direct container shipping service from China's Qingdao port in October to bypass Busan's transshipment bottleneck, but the initiative is hemo
Korea Seeks Transit Support for Aging Coastal Shipping Fleet
South Korea's coastal shipping sector is facing a convergence of structural headwinds—aging fleet infrastructure, persistent operational losses, and acute labor market gaps—that threaten the efficienc
IMO Net-Zero Framework Debate Heats Up as LNG Leads Fuel Shift
The maritime sector is experiencing accelerated momentum toward alternative fuels, with liquified natural gas (LNG) emerging as the industry's preferred transitional solution. However, this green shif
White House Extends Jones Act Waiver to Boost Domestic Shipping
The White House has issued a new extension waiver to the Jones Act, a 1920 maritime law that requires domestic waterborne cargo to be transported on U.S.-flagged vessels. This regulatory action signal
Jones Act Waiver Extended 90 Days; Minimal Impact on Gas
President Trump has extended the Jones Act waiver for an additional 90 days, allowing international shipping companies to transport energy products, fertilizers, and other commodities between U.S. por
PCCI Demands Urgent Port Policy Reform to Address Hidden Logistics Charges
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has escalated concerns over undisclosed and hidden charges within the country's logistics and port operations, demanding immediate policy interve
Shipping Groups Fight Proposed Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees
Global shipping associations are actively campaigning against proposed transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz, escalating their concerns to the United Nations and International Maritime Organization. T
Jones Act Waiver Extension Signals Sustained Fuel Supply Flexibility
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that a temporary extension of the Jones Act waiver is likely, with the existing exemption already credited with helping lower energy prices in California a
India-Panama Maritime Partnership Targets Logistics, Security, Digital
India and Panama have announced a strategic deepening of their maritime relationship, identifying three cornerstone areas for collaboration: logistics infrastructure and efficiency, security framework
U.S. Renews Jones Act Shipping Waiver, Easing Domestic Transport
The United States is progressing toward renewal of the Jones Act shipping waiver, a regulatory mechanism that has historically provided temporary relief from protectionist maritime regulations. This d
EU ETS Shipping Hits 100% in 2026: Audit Your Carrier Surcharges
The European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) for shipping will reach 100% compliance coverage in 2026, marking a structural shift in maritime cost accounting and requiring supply chain managers
FMC Cracks Down: $68M in Penalties Against Ocean Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission has escalated its enforcement campaign against major ocean carriers, imposing over $68 million in combined penalties against MSC, OOCL, and Maersk within a six-month pe
Thorn Run Launches LatAm Practice Led by Ex-FMC Chief
Thorn Run Partners, a Washington-based consulting firm, has formally launched a dedicated Latin America Business Opportunities Practice led by former Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Louis S
IMO Fuel Rules Delay Threatens Global Shipping Transition Plans
The international maritime sector faces mounting operational complexity as the International Maritime Organization delays critical fuel transition regulations while regional authorities implement frag
Nhava Sheva CFS Suspension Disrupts India Port Trade
The suspension of a Container Freight Station (CFS) at Nhava Sheva, India's largest container port, represents a significant regulatory intervention affecting trade operations, employment, and port ca
Maersk Maintains GCC Cargo Curbs Amid Hormuz Reopening
Maersk's decision to maintain cargo restrictions to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries despite a recent diplomatic agreement facilitating Hormuz Strait access demonstrates the persistent complex
Geopolitics, Green Shipping & Digital Tech Transform Global Ports
The global shipping and port sector is undergoing a fundamental restructuring driven by three converging forces: geopolitical instability affecting trade routes and international relations, regulatory
Koch-Backed Group Launches Six-Figure Campaign to Repeal Jones Act
Americans for Prosperity, the advocacy arm of Koch Industries, has initiated a major political push to permanently repeal the Jones Act—a 100-year-old law requiring all cargo between U.S. ports to be
US Approves First Floating LNG Export Terminal Off Louisiana
For the first time in U.S. history, federal regulators have approved construction of a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) production platform in American waters. Delfin Midstream's $5-billion projec
India Pushes Deregulated Freight Rates to Cut Logistics Costs
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has publicly advocated for deregulated freight rates, signaling strong government backing for removing price controls in the transportation sector. This policy s
FMC Chair Outlines 3 Strategic Initiatives for Ocean Shippers
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the independent agency regulating U.S. ocean shipping, has outlined three core areas where regulatory intervention can stabilize and support the international oc
FMC Chair Outlines Three Strategic Priorities for Ocean Shipping
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), under the leadership of Chair Laura DiBella, is positioning itself to adopt a forward-looking regulatory stance toward ocean shipping rather than a purely reacti
India Reconsiders Cabotage Relaxation for Foreign Vessels
India's Directorate General of Shipping is reassessing its recent decision to relax cabotage rules for foreign-flag vessels operating on domestic coastal routes. This represents a significant policy r