

Peter Eavis
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Why the Shipping Industry Isn’t Rushing Back to the Red Sea
The companies that operate large container ships say they plan to keep going around Africa as violence flares in the region.

Who Likes Tariffs? Some U.S. Industries Are Eager for Them.
Concern about the cost of materials has tempered business enthusiasm about taxing imports. But steel and aluminum makers say they welcome the help.

Trump’s New Tariffs Could Strain Collection of Customs Fees
Importers will have to make changes to pay new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, and government agencies will need more resources to...

BlackRock Will Buy Panama Canal Ports from CK Hutchison
An investor group led by BlackRock will acquire two ports near the Panama Canal that are owned by CK Hutchison and have been the subject...

Dockworkers Vote to Accept New Labor Contract
Workers at East and Gulf Coast ports who went on strike briefly in October ratified a deal that includes a 62 percent raise over six...

California’s Push for Electric Trucks Sputters Under Trump
The state will no longer require some truckers to shift away from diesel semis but hopes that subsidies can keep dreams of pollution-free big rigs...

Panama Canal Fees Have Become a Flashpoint. Here’s Why They’ve Risen.
President Trump says the canal authority is overcharging. Recent increases are attributed in part to drought, maintenance investments and demand.

Ahead of Possible Tariffs, No Rush to Get Goods In From Canada and Mexico
Experts say the freight system could handle an increase in imports from Canada and Mexico, but there is little sign of a significant increase.

More Ships May Return to the Red Sea if Houthis Hold Their Fire
Shipping companies expressed caution about using the shorter route between Asia and Europe that many ships have avoided for more than a year.

More Ships May Return to the Red Sea if Houthis Hold Their Fire
Shipping companies expressed caution about using the shorter route between Asia and Europe that many ships have avoided for more than a year.