USTR Floats $1.5m Charge to Chinese-Built Ships Entering US Ports

The U.S. Trade Representative's office has proposed charging up to $1.5 million for Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports as part of its investigation into China's growing domination of the global shipbuilding, maritime

Baltic Sea Subsea Damage may have Occurred in January

Finland's telecoms operator said the damage reported last week to its C-Lion1 telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea may have occurred as early as January 26, the same day a cargo ship

Liberian Registry names Kyle Hurst SVP fleet communications and technology

The Liberian Registry has appointed Kyle Hurst as its senior vice president of fleet communications and technology. Hurst comes to the registry with three decades of experience in the maritime industry, with

USTR proposes massive port fees on Chinese-built ships entering U.S. ports

Operators of Chinese built ships could face a service fee of up $1.5 million for each U.S. port call. As we reported earlier, in response to a petition filed by U.S. unions

Wood Mackenzie Projects $73/Barrel in '25

According to its latest market outlook, Wood Mackenzie projects that Brent crude oil prices will average $73.00 per barrel (bbl) in 2025. The forecast considers geopolitical and economic factors, including potential peace

Admiral Lisa Franchetti has been removed as Chief of Naval Operations. She is the first woman to serve in that role and on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The action was among