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Port Houston Reports Record March Container Volumes as Trade War Clouds Loom
Ports
April 21, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port Houston Reports Record March Container Volumes as Trade War Clouds Loom

Port Houston achieved record-breaking container volumes in March, handling 386,864 TEUs, marking a 7% increase from last year. However, the momentum faces significant headwinds as new forecasts predict a sharp...
USTR Proposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese Ship-to-Shore Cranes and Cargo Handling Equipment
Ports
April 18, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

USTR Proposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese Ship-to-Shore Cranes and Cargo Handling Equipment

Alongside sweeping action on port fees for Chinese-built and operated ships, the United States Trade Representative has announced potential significant measures targeting China’s dominance in maritime infrastructure, proposing tariffs of...
Port of Los Angeles Braces for Cargo Decline as Trade War Intensifies
Ports
April 14, 2025
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Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port of Los Angeles Braces for Cargo Decline as Trade War Intensifies

The Port of Los Angeles, despite posting strong first-quarter numbers in 2025, is preparing for a significant downturn in cargo volumes as new tariffs threaten to reshape global maritime trade...
Trump’s Escalating Tariffs Threaten to Reverse US Import Boom
Ports
April 10, 2025
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Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Trump’s Escalating Tariffs Threaten to Reverse US Import Boom

U.S. container imports rose 11% year over year in March, continuing this year's outsized monthly gains, but U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating tariffs are dimming the outlook for later this year, trade executives said.
Key Brazil Port Bustles as China Poised to Shift Away From US
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April 8, 2025
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Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Key Brazil Port Bustles as China Poised to Shift Away From US

Donald Trump’s trade war may have crushed global commodity prices, but it’s good news for one of Brazil’s largest ports, which is seeing an uptick in export volumes.
‘Worse Than Covid’: Trump’s Port Fee Plan Could Upend U.S. Shipping Schedules
Ports
April 3, 2025
From 
Ira Breskin
 via 
gCaptain

‘Worse Than Covid’: Trump’s Port Fee Plan Could Upend U.S. Shipping Schedules

Shipping industry executives are considering options to address Trump administration policy changes, under consideration or enacted, that could significantly disrupt operations, speakers said here this week at the 40th annual Connecticut Maritime Association annual meeting.
APM Terminals Acquires Panama Canal’s ‘Land Bridge’ Railway
Ports
April 2, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

APM Terminals Acquires Panama Canal’s ‘Land Bridge’ Railway

APM Terminals, the terminal operating division of AP Moller-Maersk, has acquired the Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC) from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited and the Lanco Group/Mi-Jack, significantly expanding its...
Fog Hampers Port Houston Operations in February
Ports
April 1, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Fog Hampers Port Houston Operations in February

Port Houston experienced significant operational disruptions in February due to widespread fog, leading to a 13% year-over-year decline in container throughput. The port handled 325,424 TEUs during the month, with...
Showdown Over CK Hutchison’s $22.8B Port Sale Threatens China’s Pro-Business Push
Ports
March 31, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Showdown Over CK Hutchison’s $22.8B Port Sale Threatens China’s Pro-Business Push

President Xi Jinping is seeking to paint China as a steady partner to investors roiled by a global trade war. A spat over a shipping lane coveted by Donald Trump is testing that push.
Coast Guard Discovers Illegal Ammonia Shipment at Puerto Rico Terminal Already Under Safety Restrictions
Ports
March 31, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Coast Guard Discovers Illegal Ammonia Shipment at Puerto Rico Terminal Already Under Safety Restrictions

A Coast Guard inspection team has discovered an unauthorized shipment of Anhydrous Ammonia at Puerto Nuevo Terminals (PNT) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a facility already under restrictions for handling...
Indian Port Bars Tanker Hauling Russian Crude
Ports
March 29, 2025
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Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Indian Port Bars Tanker Hauling Russian Crude

By Rakesh Sharma and Weilun Soon Mar 28, 2025 (Bloomberg) –A tanker carrying Russian crude for state-run Indian Oil Corp. has been denied entry to a local port due to a...
China State Media Blasts CK Hutchison’s Panama Port Deal In Soon-Deleted Post
Ports
March 29, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

China State Media Blasts CK Hutchison’s Panama Port Deal In Soon-Deleted Post

By Lewis Jackson and Jenny Su BEIJING, March 29 (Reuters) – Chinese state media attacked Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s plan to sell its ports near the Panama Canal to a BlackRock-led group...