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Commentary: This Arctic party needs some good icebreakers
The Artic Ocean may be the next area that sees the superpower nations "rubbing up" on each other in search of faster ocean passage and…
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US will raise import tariffs on EU aircraft in March
Airbus warned that tariff increase on European aircraft would result in “more instability for U.S. airlines that are already suffering from a shortage of aircraft.”
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Trade tariffs slow pour of American whiskey exports
The Distilled Spirits Council is “gravely concerned” that an ongoing trade spat between the U.S. and EU will upend a decade-long increase in international sales.
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US Treasury formalizes channel for continued humanitarian aid to Iran
The Swiss government will serve as the go-between to manage financial transactions involving medical and other exports to Iran and ensure Iranian sanctions are not…
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Maritime History Notes: Dry cargo on tankers
Over the years, hundreds of tankers were employed in the grain trades.
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US imposes sanctions on Russian railroad operator
Moscow-based Grand Service Express began offering service to the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula in December.
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Autonomous trucks may come to dominate UK ferry traffic
A twin push to reduce labor costs and carbon emissions could transform ro/ro traffic flows, according to white paper.
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US wine and spirits importers want tariffs off the table
A dispute over France’s digital services tax has the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative considering up to 100% tariffs on French champagne and sparkling…
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Shipper-owned containers bring much-needed flexibility to maritime shipping
Few freight forwarders currently offer shipper-owned containers due to the lack of market transparency in their sourcing.
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Commentary: At 100, the Jones Act has many wrinkles
The Jones Act has been in effect for nearly 100 years. Read about its pros and cons in this commentary by Darren Prokop.
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