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Port of Savannah Container Volumes Rise 4% Through October

Nov 17, 2025

The Port of Savannah handled 4.8 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in calendar year 2025 through October, up 183,250 TEUs or 4 percent. Monthly volumes in October totaled 452,934 TEUs, a decrease of 8.4 percent or 41,325 TEUs compared to October 2024.Colonels Island Terminal at the Port of Brunswick handled 72,234 units of autos and heavy equipment in October, up 3,700 units or 5.4 percent compared to the same month last year…

Anschütz Establishes US Subsidiary

Nov 13, 2025

German navigation specialist Anschütz GmbH has founded a new subsidiary in the United States. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Anschuetz USA Inc. aims to continue the successful tradition of “Anschütz of America” and optimize customer support for sales and service partners…

Trump, Xi Pause Port Fees on Each Other's Vessels

Oct 30, 2025

The U.S. and China agreed on Thursday to pause tit-for-tat fees on each other's ships that became a major irritant in the broader trade war between the world's two largest economies and pushed up ocean freight costs.The move provides a 12-month reprieve on an estimated $3…

United Seamen’s Service Celebrates 56th Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards

Oct 29, 2025

The United Seamen’s Service (USS) presented its 56th Annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards (AOTOS) to three maritime leaders whose commitment, leadership, and service embody the spirit of the American maritime tradition. Honorees Captain Willie Barrere…

American Cruise Lines Announces New U.S.-Built Vessels Through 2028

Oct 27, 2025

American Cruise Lines has announced 10 new ships for the U.S. market beginning with American Pioneer debuting in Florida on October 31st. American Pioneer is the 2nd new Patriot Class ship the company has launched this year. All American’s new boats will continue to sail domestically…

China Counters With Additional Port Fees for US Ships

Oct 10, 2025

Vessels owned or operated by U.S. firms and individuals, or those built in the United States or that fly the U.S. flag, will be charged additional port fees per voyage starting on Tuesday, China's transport ministry said.The fees are a countermeasure against upcoming U…

US State Department Expresses Concern Over Ban of Israeli Shipments in Spanish Ports, Airspace

Sep 10, 2025

A U.S. State Department spokesperson expressed concern on Wednesday over Spain's measures limiting access to Spanish ports and airspace to ships and planes carrying weapons for Israel.'It is deeply concerning that Spain, a NATO member, has chosen to potentially limit U…

US Container Imports Rise in August

Sep 09, 2025

U.S. imports of containerized goods rose 1.6% year-over-year in August, even as volume from China and other key suppliers tumbled amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's trade policy, supply chain technology provider Descartes said on Tuesday…

Canada's July Trade Deficit Narrows as Exports to the US Rise

Sep 04, 2025

Canada's trade deficit narrowed in July as overall exports rose, especially driven by outbound shipments of crude oil and passenger cars to its biggest trading partner the United States, Statistics Canada said on Thursday.Its merchandise trade deficit…

Doubling of US Tariffs on India Begins Wednesday

Aug 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, dealing a serious blow to ties between the two countries that became strategic partners after the turn of this century…

Port Houston Records Double-Digit Gains in Standout July

Aug 27, 2025

July was a standout month for Port Houston’s public terminals, with double-digit growth in key sectors that pushed year-to-date totals to new heights. Container volumes for July were up are markable 21% compared to July 2024, reaching 392,829 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)…

Infrastructure Projects Continue at Port of Charleston

Aug 20, 2025

Construction continues on two key infrastructure projects at the Port of Charleston that will enhance SC Ports’ rail capabilities and grow capacity at the Leatherman Terminal.At the Leatherman Rail Facility, set to open in early 2026, all six…

Port of Los Angeles Reports Busiest Month Ever

Aug 14, 2025

July was the busiest month on record in the 117-year history of the Port of Los Angeles. The Port handled 1,019,837 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), 8.5% more than last July. Retailers and manufacturers brought in goods at an elevated pace due to concerns of higher tariffs later this year…

Estimated 55% of Indian Goods Exported to US Will Face Tariffs

Aug 11, 2025

About 55% of India's merchandise exports to the United States will be subject to the tariff imposed by President Donald Trump's administration, the Indian government said on Monday.Last week, Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods as punishment for Delhi's purchases of Russian oil…

Tough Transshipment Penalties Not Expected Immediately Despite US Tariffs

Aug 07, 2025

Tougher U.S. trade penalties on goods originating in one country being re-shipped from another are not expected to immediately follow new U.S. tariffs, three people in Southeast Asia with knowledge of the matter said, easing a major cause of concern…

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Port of Savannah Container Volumes Rise 4% Through October

Port of Savannah Container Volumes Rise 4% Through October

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Russia Ships Less Wheat to Mexico in 2025 at 58,000 Tons

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