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U. S. fines Maersk $1. 9 million over detention charges
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (229+ words) Maersk has agreed to pay a $1. 9 million civil penalty to the Federal Maritime Commission over detention charges billed to third parties that had not agreed to Maersk's bills of lading, service contracts, or tariffs. The FMC said the settlement resolved…...
Port of Oakland April 2026 Cargo Volume: 184, 492 TEUs Processed - News and Statistics
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (334+ words) Index Box Search across reports, market insights, and blog stories. Port of Oakland Reports April Cargo Volumes Amid Shifting Trade Patterns The Port of Oakland, California, reported handling 184, 492 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in April, according to a recent release cited…...
NAWE Survey Reveals $6. 7 Billion Equipment Needs for US Ports by 2031 - News and Statistics
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (458+ words) Index Box Search across reports, market insights, and blog stories. US Ports Face Billions in Infrastructure Investment Challenges, Warns NAWE The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) has cautioned that American ports are confronting a substantial investment hurdle in the…...
Cartagena Port gains ground despite global uncertainty
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (975+ words) At the end of the first four months of 2026, activity at the Port of has continued to hold its ground, even with global instability still affecting trade routes and energy markets. Tensions between Iran and the United States, along with…...
Oakland exports lead imports in April
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (275+ words) The Port of Oakland, Calif. , handled 184, 492 twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) in April, as cargo activity stabilized amid fewer vessel arrivals. April volume edged down 198, 667 TEUs in March as vessel calls declined from 86 to 80. The port in a release credited…...
Understanding Reefer Socket Infrastructure at Singapore Ports
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (557+ words) At any given moment, thousands of refrigerated containers are plugged into Singapore's port terminal reefer sockets'each one protecting millions of dollars in pharmaceuticals, fresh produce, seafood, and frozen goods. But what happens when that socket fails? A seemingly minor electrical…...
Panama Canal disruptions no longer an issue for LNG " analyst
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (162+ words) Analyst: Panama Canal disruptions no longer an issue for LNG Loss of Mediterranean route adds weeks to Russian LNG exports, hits earnings Italy export scheme to Switzerland faces market scepticism Lower CO2 price on ETS reform may hit Swedish industry, expert…...
CMA CGM | FAK Rates - From Asia to the Mediterranean & North Africa | June 15th-31, 2026
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (87+ words) posted by AJOT | May 29 2026 at 09: 49 AM | Maritime " These new FAK rates will be applied as follows: - Origin Range: From all Asian main ports - Destination range: To all Mediterranean ports (areas mentioned above) - Cargo: Dry, Reefer, OOG, Paying Empties - Date of…...
Suez, Panama canals charge for transit. Why can't Hormuz?
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (869+ words) Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for vessels to ship through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and Panama for its waterway, but Iran can't. The…...
Maritime Partners names first terminal tug as it bets on booming US LNG exports
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (553+ words) A'major'US'owner of towboats and pusher vessels has taken delivery of its first'harbour tugboat as it seeks growth in energy terminal services' Maritime Partners has taken delivery and named its first tugboat after its construction in an Alabama, US, shipyard to…...