United States
May 27, 2025
Port Congestion Worsening at Key Hubs
Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe, including Bremerhaven, Antwerp and Hamburg. Similar patterns are emerging in Shenzhen, China, as well as Los Angeles and New York (source: Supply Chain Brain).
READ MORE >April 21, 2025
US Unveils Port Call Fees
The United States will impose fees on Chinese-built ships calling at American ports—regardless of ownership, in a ruling that the global shipping community has been waiting to hear about for months (Splash 247).
READ MORE >April 17, 2025
White House Fact Sheet: Section 232 Actions on Minerals and Derivative Products
White House issues Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ensures National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products.
READ MORE >April 10, 2025
US Reverses Course on Proposed Port Fees for Chinese Ships
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday told lawmakers that the fees, which are supposed to help jumpstart a revival of U.S. shipbuilding, prompted overwhelming opposition from across the shipping industry (Freight Waves).
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