Shipping
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CargoMetrics data reveals depth of China cargo collapse
Big data confirms China trade volumes fell off a cliff in the wake of the coronavirus.
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FMC implements OTI oversight rule changes
The 2018 Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act clarified and enhanced the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s authority over licensed ocean transportation intermediaries.
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Maersk holds out hope for V-shaped coronavirus recovery
Outlook of world’s largest container line hinges on timing of coronavirus containment.
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Getting freight off I-95 and on to the water is the goal of a NY City-led study
The study hopes to produce data that will persuade shippers and cargo owners to move freight using a "marine highway."
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Coronavirus creates new demand for product tankers
Asian refineries suddenly have too much gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Buyers in the West are taking the overflow, a plus for product tankers.
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Will coronavirus hit to Chinese box export rates be capped?
Cost to ship containers from China is down 6-8% but dearth of cargo may limit discounts.
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US tightens sanctions lid on Russian oil shipper Rosneft
The Office of Foreign Assets Control has added the Swiss-based oil brokerage arm of Rosneft Trading to the SDN List for its recent arrangements to…
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Dry bulk’s binary coronavirus fate: Snap-back or wipeout
The second half of 2020 is shaping up to be either very good or very bad for dry bulk shipping.
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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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Refrigerated cargo is being diverted from Chinese ports
Inland trucking slowdown in China leaves port reefer plugs full, blocking refrigerated food imports.
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