U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones in 2025: How new tariffs and proclamations are changing the playbook
By Melissa Irmen, Director of Advocacy & Strategic Relations, NAFTZ U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) have been part of the U.S.…
Top 30 Ocean Carriers: Navigating a still-volatile seascape
The gale flags are flying. Uncertainty rules the open seas. “Don’t take your crash helmets off,” exclaimed Bill Rooney, executive…
15th Annual Rail/Intermodal Roundtable: Seeking growth drivers amid big M&A questions
Calling these “interesting times” in the freight rail and intermodal markets may actually be an understatement. Year-to-date volumes are showing…
Baltic Dry Index falls to 1980 down 154 points
Today, Wednesday, October 01 2025, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 154 points, reaching 1980 points. Baltic Dry Index is…
Nick Austin leaves Reed Smith to head shipping team at Stephenson Harwood
Prominent lawyer jumps ship after six years as partner at London law firm
Container lines staring down the barrel of $3.2bn in US port fees in 2026
Nearly half would be borne by Cosco group if services remain unchanged
WinGD set to embark on first pilot project with a shipowner for its new ethanol engine
Details being closely guarded for now but CEO says company has several customers knocking on its doors
Genco puts out the poison to deter Diana Shipping takeover
US-listed bulker owner reacts with rights plan after Greek rival builds stake to nearly 15%
‘Ample support’: VLCC earnings slow as analysts promise it’s just a blip
Modern VLCCs still fetching strong rates, while MRs strengthen