Imports at Top US Container Ports Set to Rise Despite Situation in Washington

Despite developments in Washington, imports at the major US retail container ports should see double-digit year-over-year increases for the next two months as a growing economy drives the demand for affordable merchandise, according to the monthly Global

US-Flagged Ships to Carry 30 Pct of US LNG Exports

bipartisan bill titled Energizing American Maritime Act was introduced last week to the US Congress requiring up to 30 percent of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to be carried on US-flagged ships.

ILA Calls Off Strike, Seeks Meeting with Congress

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) urged its members not to stage any strikes as the union intends to seek emergency meeting with members of the US Congress.

In Depth: Interview: New Sanctions on Iran Would Have Chilling Effect on Business

Following the easing of sanctions against Iran by the US and five other world powers, Europe has been eager to revive maritime trade relations with Tehran

Mississippi Port Duo Deepens Ties with Cuba

Mississippi’s ports of Pascagoula and Gulfport signed deals with Cuba on February 20, with an aim of bettering business ties with this country.

Report: US Court Approves Sale of Hanjin’s Stake in TTI

The US Bankruptcy Court has approved the USD 78 million sale of Hanjin Shipping’s stake in terminal operator Total Terminals International (TTI) to Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), an affiliate of the Swiss Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Reuters