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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Port of Durban south africa.File photo: Shutterstock/michaeljung
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South Africa’s Transnet, Union in Talks to Avoid Strike

(Bloomberg) — The biggest labor union at South Africa’s state-owned port and rail company are starting final talks with a third-party arbitrator to

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Monday, May 12, 2025
US, China to Slash Tariffs During 90-Day Reprieve for Talks
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US, China to Slash Tariffs During 90-Day Reprieve for Talks

The US and China will temporarily lower tariffs on each other’s products in a dramatic ratcheting down of trade tensions that buys the world’s two largest

May 12, 2025
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Finland Moves Ahead With New Icebreaker for Baltic Sea
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Finland Moves Ahead With New Icebreaker for Baltic Sea

Finland’s premier icebreaker designer, Aker Arctic, has been awarded a contract to develop a new state-of-the-art mid-size icebreaker. The effort is part of

May 12, 2025
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US and China Reach Deal to Slash Tariffs, Lifting Dollar
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US and China Reach Deal to Slash Tariffs, Lifting Dollar

The United States and China have agreed a deal to temporarily slash reciprocal tariffs as the world's two biggest economies seek to end a damaging trade war

May 12, 2025
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Friday, May 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
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Trump’s First Trade Pact Offers Faint Glimpse on Art of the Deal

For global leaders puzzling over how to negotiate with Donald Trump, the US president’s inaugural pact with the UK offers a few clues on how much ground

May 9, 2025
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An LNG carrier transits through the Panama Canal. Photo credit: Flystock/Shutterstock
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In Panama, Trump’s New Ambassador Casts China as Threat to Frayed Alliance

The United States' new ambassador to Panama pledged on Thursday to strengthen ties with the Central American country while pushing China as a common

May 9, 2025
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump launches military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis
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US-Houthi Ceasefire Deal Does Not Include Israel

A ceasefire deal between Yemen's Houthis and the U.S. does not include sparing Israel, the group said on Wednesday, suggesting its shipping attacks that have

May 7, 2025
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Sunday, May 4, 2025
The damaged Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel “Conscience” is seen anchored at sea outside Maltese territorial waters
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NGO Says Malta Blocking Access To Gaza-Bound Aid Ship Hit By Drones

By Christopher Scicluna VALLETTA, May 4 (Reuters) – An international NGO accused Malta on Sunday of impeding access to a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid

May 4, 2025
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Friday, May 2, 2025
A tug puts out a fire on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel Conscience outside Maltese territorial waters
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Activist Aid Ship Hit by Drones on Way to Gaza

VALLETTA, May 2 (Reuters) – A ship carrying humanitarian aid and activists for Gaza was bombed by drones in international

May 2, 2025
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Thursday, May 1, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump launches military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis
Defense

Pentagon Chief Warns Iran of Consequences for Supporting Houthis

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran on Wednesday that it will face consequences for supporting the Houthis, even as the United States has

May 1, 2025
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
containers at port of los angeles
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US Economy Contracts for First Time Since 2022 on Imports Surge

The US economy contracted at the start of the year for the first time since 2022 on a monumental pre-tariffs import surge and more moderate consumer spending,

April 30, 2025
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Monday, April 28, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
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Trump China Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Shock on U.S. Economy

President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught has roiled Washington and Wall Street for nearly a month. If the trade war persists, the next upheaval will hit

April 28, 2025
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Friday, April 25, 2025
Apple Aims to Source All US iPhones From India in Pivot Away From China, FT Reports
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Apple Aims to Source All US iPhones From India in Pivot Away From China, FT Reports

Apple AAPL.O plans to shift the assembly of all iPhones sold in the U.S. to India as early as next year, pivoting away from China to avoid steep tariffs, the

April 25, 2025
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The frigate Iver Huitfeldt sets sail from Korsør, Denmark, January 29, 2024. Photo courtesy Rune Dyrholm / The Armed Forces
Defense

Denmark to Spend $600 Million on Surveillance Vessels Amid Russia Threat

Denmark will spend about 4 billion crowns ($614 million) on building and procuring 26 navy vessels for patrolling, oil spill response and surveillance of

April 22, 2025
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Friday, April 18, 2025
A fuel tank burns following, what Al Masirah TV said, was a U.S. strike on the Ras Isa fuel port, Yemen, in this screengrab from a handout video
Defense

U.S. Launches Deadliest Strike on Yemen’s Ras Isa Fuel Terminal

ADEN/WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) – U.S. strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel terminal on the Red Sea coast have killed at least 74 people in the

April 18, 2025
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A fuel tank burns following, what Al Masirah TV said, was a U.S. strike on the Ras Isa fuel port, Yemen, in this screengrab from a handout video
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US Steps Up Houthi Campaign With Deadly Strikes on Red Sea Oil Port

The US attacked a key Yemen oil port controlled by the Houthis overnight and killed dozens of people, according to the Iran-backed militants, raising the

April 18, 2025
Total Views: 891

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Greek PM Mitsotakis
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Greece Submits Plans on Maritime Use After Falling Foul of EU Rules

ATHENS, April 16 (Reuters) – Greece has submitted plans to the EU setting out how it will organise maritime activities such as fishing, tourism and

April 16, 2025
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A missile is launched from a U.S. Navy warship against what they describe as Houthi military targets in Yemen.Handout via REUTERS.
Defense

U.S. in Talks With Yemeni Forces on Land Offensive Against Houthis

Yemeni forces opposed to the Houthis are in talks with the US and Gulf Arab allies about a possible land offensive to oust the militant group from the Red Sea

April 16, 2025
Total Views: 2557

Thursday, April 10, 2025
CMA CGM mega-ship Marco Polo
Shipping News

USTR Considers Adjusting Port Fee Plan for Chinese Ships After Pushback

President Donald Trump's administration is considering softening its proposed fee on China-linked ships visiting U.S. ports after a flood of negative feedback

April 10, 2025
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
FILE PHOTO: A ship sails near the Balboa Port after Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd 0001.HK agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to curb China's influence in the region, Panama City
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CK Hutchison Says it Invested $1.7B in Panama, Surpassing Obligations

April 9 (Reuters) – A company controlled by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison has invested $1.7 billion in two ports near the Panama Canal, it said on

April 9, 2025
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