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(8 articles)US Sanctions India, China, Russia Entities Over Iran Mahan Air
The United States has levied new sanctions against multiple entities operating across India, China, and Russia, alleging their involvement in facilitating operations for Iran's Mahan Air and associate
SOLAS VGM 2026: Updated Rules, Methods & Compliance Deadlines
The International Maritime Organization's SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Verified Gross Mass (VGM) requirements are evolving in 2026, introducing new compliance frameworks that will affect every contai
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
Outdated Shipping Regulations Threaten Global Logistics Competitiveness
The Shipping and Logistics Services Council (SLSC) has raised concerns that outdated regulatory frameworks are directly undermining the competitiveness of the global shipping industry. This advocacy-d
Shipping & Ports Decarbonization: Challenges & Strategic Opportunities
The maritime industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonize shipping operations and port infrastructure as part of global climate commitments and tightening environmental regulations. This transition
Biofuels in Shipping: Transition or Long-Term Strategy?
The maritime industry faces a critical inflection point as biofuels emerge as a potential pathway to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations. The debate centers on whether these alternative
IATA Liability Shift Sparks Air Freight Forwarder Dispute
The air freight industry faces a significant regulatory upheaval as IATA implements new direct air waybill (DAW) rules that substantially increase liability and operational responsibility for freight
Semiconductors & Air Cargo Security: Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
Air cargo security practices have become increasingly critical as semiconductors represent one of the most valuable and sensitive commodities in global supply chains. The intersection of semiconductor