Ships and Shipping – Page 2

Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns

The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.

By Ana Swanson

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Houthi Attacks Continue to Disrupt Shipping Industry As Israel-Hamas War Rages On

The transport route around the southern tip of Africa was once little used — but freighters are now forced to take it and are charging higher rates.

By Peter Eavis and Liz Alderman

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Russian Oil Flows Through Western ‘Price Cap’ as Shadow Fleet Grows

A report shows how Russia has largely evaded sanctions aimed at limiting its revenue from oil sales.

By Alan Rappeport

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Global Trade Grows but Remains Vulnerable to War and Geopolitics

New reports from the World Trade Organization and a Washington think tank showed how robust global trade could quickly be derailed by violence.

By Ana Swanson

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