Tensions in key global shipping lanes escalated sharply as Iran released footage of its forces…
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US Begins Refund of Illegal Tariffs Imposed by Donald Trump
Thousands of companies have surged to file claims as the US government’s long-awaited refund portal…
US Enforces Sweeping Blockade on Iranian Ports After Talks Collapse
The United States has launched a sweeping naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, dramatically escalating tensions…
US Pushes IMO to Scrap Net Zero Plan as Global Divisions Deepen
The United States has stepped up its challenge to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) flagship…
US Rebukes South Africa Over Iran’s Role in Naval Drills
Diplomatic tensions flared this week after the United States criticised South Africa for allowing Iran…
US Pulls Out of UNCTAD, Other Key Maritime Bodies in Major Policy Shift
The United States has announced its withdrawal from dozens of international organisations, including UNCTAD and…
US, China Hold Maritime Security Talks in Hawaii
The United States and China have taken another step towards easing months of strained military…
IMO Confident Net Zero Framework Will Pass Despite US, Industry Pushback
Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, has expressed confidence that member states…
US Backs Philippines Against China’s Moves in South China Sea Dispute
The United States has reaffirmed its support for the Philippines amid rising tensions in the…
US Sanctions Entities Supporting Iranian Shipping Networks
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced additional…
Nigeria, US Revive Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have revived their…
US imposes 25% tariff on Chinese STS cranes amid security concerns
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on Chinese-manufactured ship-to-shore (STS)…