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China Halts Panama Port Sale to BlackRock
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, led by tycoon Li Ka-shing, will not sign a deal next week to sell its two strategic ports at the Panama Canal to a BlackRock-led group, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday.

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Reuters
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gCaptain
US Fossil Fuel, Farm Groups Rail Against Trump Port Fee Plan at Hearing
Fossil fuel and agriculture industry executives on Wednesday criticized a plan by President Donald Trump's administration for big fees on China-linked ships entering U.S. ports, arguing at a hearing in Washington that the move would hobble their ability to export everything from coal to soybeans.

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Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
Trump Port Levies On Chinese Ships Could Mean Billion-Dollar ‘Trade Apocalypse’ Industry Executives Say
The U.S. Trade Representative is gearing up for hearings this week on the proposed port fees targeting Chinese vessels. Industry and maritime executives are expected to detail the adverse effect the levy would have on the U.S. economy and global trade as a whole.

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Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
Maersk and Port of New York and New Jersey Agree on 33-Year Lease Extension
Danish A.P. Moller - Maersk and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) will continue their long-lasting partnership well into the second half of the 21st century. The two companies agreed to extend the lease of the APM Terminals Elizabeth’s lease by 33 years through December 2062. The extension comes several years ahead of the current contract expiring in 2029.

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Bloomberg
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Thailand Drafts Law To Speed Up $29 Billion Transport Link
By Anuchit Nguyen Mar 22, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Thailand unveiled draft legislation to create a special economic zone in the south of the country that would pave the way for a multibillion-dollar...

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Reuters
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gCaptain
What Levers Do China and Hong Kong Have Over CK Hutchison’s Port Deal?
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison is facing intense criticism from Beijing over its ports sale to a BlackRock-led consortium, fueling speculation as to whether China could take steps to scupper the deal.

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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Shipping Trade Group Says Trump Port-Fee Plan Will Hurt US
A plan by the Trump administration to introduce fees on the use of Chinese commercial ships is likely to damage the US economy and may fail to reverse China’s shipbuilding dominance, a top shipping trade group said.

From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Louisiana’s Plaquemines Port Rebrands as Gateway Port Amid Major Container Terminal Expansion
The Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District has rebranded as the Louisiana Gateway Port, part of a strategic move to establish itself as one of America’s leading maritime hubs. The...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Fuels Export Boom at Port of Vancouver
The Port of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, saw booming liquid bulk exports in 2024, with volumes skyrocketing 203% to reach 17.1 million metric tonnes (MMT), driven primarily by the...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Port of Long Beach Posts Ninth Consecutive Month of Growth
The Port of Long Beach continues its strong performance into 2025, marking nine straight months of increased cargo movement. February saw the port handle 765,385 TEUs, representing a 13.4% increase...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
DP World Reports Record $20 Billion Revenue Amid Global Trade Challenges, Plans Major Port Investments
Global port operator DP World has announced record financial results for 2024, with revenue reaching $20.0 billion, marking a 9.7% increase from the previous year. The company’s adjusted EBITDA rose...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Done Deal: Historic ILA-USMX Contract Brings Six Years of ‘Labor Peace’ to East and Gulf Coast Ports
International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) officials gathered in North Bergen, New Jersey on Tuesday to formally sign a landmark six-year master contract agreement, securing unprecedented...