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First Wheat Shipment Since Assad’s Ouster Arrives In Syria’s Latakia
CAIRO, April 20 (Reuters) – A ship carrying wheat has arrived in Syria’s Latakia port, the first delivery of its kind since former President Bashar al-Assad was ousted by rebels in December, the...

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Trump Moves to Levy Chinese Vessels in Widening Trade War
The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at US ports, threatening to shake up global shipping routes and escalate the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.

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Mike Schuler
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USTR’s New Maritime Fee Regime Sparks Industry Pushback
Liner shipping association the World Shipping Council (WSC) has raised significant concerns about the newly announced U.S. Trade Representative port fee regime, warning of potential adverse effects on American trade...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
USTR Targets China’s Maritime Dominance With New Fee Structure and U.S.-Build Incentives
Scaled-back from earlier proposals, the final USTR plan softens fee levels and offers exemptions and incentives, aiming to curb Chinese dominance without crippling global trade flows. The U.S. Trade Representative...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Yemen Bank for Supporting Houthi Attacks in Red Sea
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned the International Bank of Yemen Y.S.C. (IBY) for providing financial support to the Iran-backed Houthi group....

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Global Shippers Await Word on U.S. Plan to Hit China-Built Ships With Port Fees
The U.S. Trade Representative's office will announce its plan on Thursday for levying port fees on China-linked ships as part of President Donald Trump's effort to revive domestic shipbuilding and counter China's dominance on the high seas.

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass Achieves Commercial Operations
Venture Global announced a significant advancement in U.S. LNG infrastructure with the commencement of commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass export facility in Louisiana. The project, completed in an impressive...

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Reuters
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California Sues Trump Administration to Block Tariffs
California on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to block U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign trading partners, accusing him of abusing his powers and inflicting financial harm on the state and nation.

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Under New Agreement, Global Seafarer Minimum Wage Set to Rise to $690 Per Month by 2026
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has concluded negotiations on a new global minimum wage agreement for seafarers, establishing progressive increases over the next three years. The agreement was reached during...

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Major Chinese Refinery and Shadow Fleet Vessels in Latest Iran Oil Crackdown
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on China-based Shandong Shengxing Chemical Co., Ltd. for purchasing over $1 billion worth of Iranian...

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Bloomberg
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Temu, Shein See US Sales Surge Ahead of Small-Parcel Tariff
Online shopping giants Temu and Shein saw their sales rebound in March and April as US shoppers stockpiled products like makeup brushes and home appliances before tariff-led price increases set in.

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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
MSC Makes History as First Container Line to Hit 900-Ship Fleet
Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has become the first global container carrier to operate a fleet of 900 vessels, according to Alphaliner. The liner industry analyst reports that MSC’s milestone...