The U.S. shipbuilding industry led the world – until 40 years ago. Read why it declined and why that is still important today.
The U.S. Merchant Marine provided a supply chain lifeline to U.S. and Allied Armed Forces around the world during World War II. As Veterans Day approaches, read about the merchant marine and U.S. Navy’s Armed Guard.
The Port Report focuses on another vessel being seized in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ben Thrower recently visited the Panama Canal. He writes about the canal’s expansion and what that means to global trade and the maritime industry.
Market expert writes about the latest tensions in the Mideast and how that might impact air and sea cargo, as well as supply chains.
Global logistics player, Toll, has officially launched two new roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) ships for the carriage of trucks and containers across the Bass Strait between mainland Australia and the island of Tasmania. The first commercial sailing begins in a few days on March 1. FreightWaves reviews the vessels in detail, describes the local wharf upgrades and analyses the Bass Strait trade.
