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USTR scales back port fee plan, tightens grip on Chinese-built ships

6 days ago | worldcargonews.com | Jasmina Ovcina Mandra

Published on 18-04-2025 at 08:09 The US Trade Representative unveiled a softened version of its fee plan targeting China-built and Chinese-operated ships, with charges starting after a 180-day grace period, applied only once per voyage, and exemptions granted for smaller vessels, shortsea shipping, and ships arriving empty, offering some relief to commodity exporters.
US railroads are positive about prospects

1 week ago | worldcargonews.com | Simon Walton

Published on 17-04-2025 at 14:31 Has the threat of tariff-related disruption put the brakes on economic development? Not a bit of it, if the Association of American Railroads (AAR) is reading the market correctly. In the latest issue of their newsletter to business interests around the world, the AAR paints a picture of an industry that is holding its course in the face of disruption.
Ningbo explosion report pins blame on inadequate planning of dangerous cargo on board YM Mobility

1 week ago | worldcargonews.com | Jasmina Ovcina Mandra

Published on 16-04-2025 at 15:25 China’s Maritime Safety Administration releases an investigation report into the YM Mobility fire and explosion in August 2024. Log in to read this articleWould you like access to all contentLeave your details to read this article for free. *This is available once every 30 days.
Trends in British rail freight

1 week ago | worldcargonews.com | Simon Walton

Published on 16-04-2025 at 07:00 The United Kingdom is very much divided over rail freight operations and ambitions. The need to encourage modal shift is widely recognised, but differing demands call for a different approach in each of the four nations. Log in to read this articleWould you like access to all contentLeave your details to read this article for free. *This is available once every 30 days.
UK nationalises Chinese-owned steel plant

1 week ago | worldcargonews.com | Simon Walton

Published on 15-04-2025 at 14:13 Britain may have to source raw materials from Japan in order to keep its last steelworks open. That’s the situation after an extraordinary intervention by the UK Government over the weekend. The last remaining blast furnaces in the country were kept alive after the plant at Scunthorpe was effectively nationalised when its Chinese owners threatened imminent closure.
BIFA: 80% of freight is uninsured

1 week ago | worldcargonews.com | Jasmina Ovcina Mandra

Published on 14-04-2025 at 07:00 Estimates show that a staggering 80% of freight transported globally may be uninsured, claimed Steve Parker, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA). Log in to read this articleWould you like access to all contentLeave your details to read this article for free. *This is available once every 30 days.
Castelló bulk boom rolls on, Santander adds aggregates

1 week ago | worldcargonews.com | Neil Madden

Dry bulk market braces for impact as China hits back with retaliatory tarrifsAccording to BIMCO, the new tariffs are likely to reduce Chinese demand for major US dry bulk exports, particularly affecting the Panamax and Supramax segments.
IQUW enters the market

1 week ago | worldcargonews.com | Jasmina Ovcina Mandra

Published on 12-04-2025 at 07:00 Insurance company IQUW has introduced a new Ports and Terminals product, enhancing its offerings in the marine insurance sector. Log in to read this articleWould you like access to all contentLeave your details to read this article for free. *This is available once every 30 days. Tags: Ali Welchman, IQUW, Port insurance, Terminal insurance
Three new STS cranes arrive at ECT Delta

1 week ago | worldcargonews.com | Jasmina Ovcina Mandra

Published on 11-04-2025 at 13:44 ECT Delta welcomed the arrival of three new STS cranes from ZPMC, expanding handling capacity for Ultra Large Container Ships. Log in to read this articleWould you like access to all contentLeave your details to read this article for free. *This is available once every 30 days. Tags: ECT Delta Terminal, ECT Rotterdam, Rotterdam Port Authority, STS cranes, ZPMC
Gard: Engine room fires a major concern

2 weeks ago | worldcargonews.com | Jasmina Ovcina Mandra

Published on 11-04-2025 at 07:18 Four tugs were seen on Sunday, 23 February, towing the fire-scorched ConRo Grande Brasile, which had suffered two fires a week earlier while navigating the English Channel. Log in to read this articleWould you like access to all contentLeave your details to read this article for free. *This is available once every 30 days.