West Coast Ports Warns of Long-Term Impacts from U.S.-China Trade War

West Coast ports are calling on President Donald Trump to settle the U.S.-China Trade War, warning that failure to do so will cause irredeemable economic harm to employers, workers and U.S. residents.

Tankers: West Africa-China VLCC route hits two-month high

The cost of sending crude oil from West Africa to China on VLCCs has hit a two-month high due to a strong Persian Gulf market, sources said this week.

West of England: Renewals 2017/2018

We refer to Notice to Members No. 18 2016/2017 dated October 2016 (here). This Notice provides an update.

Tankers: West African Suezmax freight rates show signs of recovery amid heavier fixing

West African Suezmax freight rates have begun to show signs of recovery after a prolonged period of weakness, with fixing levels increasing for September, shipping sources said this week.

CMA CGM pushes back US West Coast mega-boxship plan: Alphaliner

CMA CGM has pushed back its plan to deploy ultra-large boxships into the US West Coast from Asia, according...

Jakarta now seen partly funding West Java port project from State budget

In a somewhat confusing policy flip flop, local media reported that the Indonesian government is set to use the state budget to fund the new Patimban deep sea port project in Subang, West Java but it is hoping to get loans from Japan to help with some of

US East Coast, West Coast ports paint different picture in 2015: Bimco

The US East Coast and West Coast ports have concluded 2015 on a different beat, with the former recording its best ever year in terms of inbound containers while the latter’s performance was impacted by disputes, according to a latest Bimco report. ...