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American Shipper
Trade deal better for shipping demand than for stocks
New pact is a plus for tankers, bulkers and box ships, but less so for equities.
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American Shipper
What US-China trade progress means for shipping stocks
U.S.-China deal should boost shipping stock sentiment, assuming investors believe it'll stick.
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American Shipper
Survey: trade-war fallout for supply chain still in early innings
After all the trade turmoil, many legacy supply chains may still be in "wait-and-see" mode.
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Economics
Officials say migrant checkpoint in Mexico affects cargo truck wait times in Ciudad Juarez
After the threat of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Mexican freight transporters are now facing a new challenge with an anti-immigration checkpoint in Ciudad Juarez that…
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News
Laredo, Texas becomes No. 1 U.S. trade hub
For the first time in its 168-year history, Port Laredo is No. 1. Laredo surpassed Los Angeles as the nation’s busiest trade hub, including airports,…
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Maritime
Cargo price index falls in unison with port wait-time index
As U.S.-China trade tensions escalate, data appears to be pointing to a volume slowdown.
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Legal issues
Presidential contender Delaney proposes raising the gas tax
$2 trillion infrastructure plan would boost Highway Trust Fund to $850 billion
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Energy
Connecting the dots – Trump, the trade war, OPEC and tanker rates
If a trade war pares GDP growth, OPEC cuts may be extended, weighing tanker rates.
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Canada
U.S., Canada to lift metal tariffs
Sub: Removal of levies on aluminum and steel end costly trade dispute – but both nations reserve right to resume them in response to dumping.
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Asia-Pacific
Port Report: Clock starts for latest front-load of Chinese imports to U.S.
The countdown for bringing Chinese goods into the U.S. ahead of new import duties is now underway. But it’s unclear whether the sequel will match…
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