The destruction of a Baltimore bridge has crippled a busy port, adding to the strains confronting the global supply chain.
Category: Freight (Cargo)
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Creates Upheaval at Largest U.S. Port for Car Trade
A bridge collapse closed Baltimore’s port, an important trade hub that ranks first in the nation by the volume of automobiles and light trucks it handles.
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In France, the Future Is Arriving on a Barge
The Seine is becoming a test case for a European plan to cut carbon emissions by turning rivers into the new highways.
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In France, the Future Is Arriving on a Barge
The Seine is becoming a test case for a European plan to cut carbon emissions by turning rivers into the new highways.
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New Freighters Could Ease Red Sea Cargo Disruptions
Analysts and shipping executives say the expect costs to fall later this year as companies receive vessels they ordered two to three years ago.
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Biden Hardens Protection Against Cybersecurity Threats to Ports
An executive order expands powers to the Department of Homeland Security amid increased fears of a conflict with China.
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What Business Leaders Are Saying About the Red Sea Attacks
The Houthi attacks on commercial ships are driving up freight costs and adding delays to journeys, with some companies affected more than others.
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Shipping Costs Soar in Wake of Red Sea Attacks
Ships risking Houthi attacks must pay high insurance premiums, while vessels avoiding the region lose time going around Africa.
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Atlas Air Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Miami After ‘Engine Malfunction’
The plane, operated by Atlas Air, took off from Miami International Airport on Thursday night and was forced to return about 50 minutes later.
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Red Sea Attacks Leave Shipping Companies With Difficult Choices
Attacks on two dozen ships since November are forcing shipping lines to figure out whether and when to skip the Suez Canal and send vessels on longer voyages around Africa.
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Red Sea Attacks Menace Energy Tankers but Don’t Stop Them
Some oil tanker traffic continues to go through the Suez Canal, while plentiful global reserves keep crude prices steady.