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How the Strait of Hormuz Became the Ultimate Pressure Point in the US-China-Iran Oil Chess Match
The Strait of Hormuz is not just a waterway; it is the artery of global energy. Any blockade would trigger a chain reaction ...
Shipper adds Philly port to Central America routes as importers seek China tariff alternatives
Crowley is sending a ship a week to carry apparel, fruit, and auto parts between a Philadelphia port and Guatemala and Honduras.
Turnaround Ports Are The Cities That Power The Cruise Industry
While most people think of cruise ports as picturesque destinations to visit for a day, turnaround ports are the operational ...
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U.S. generates more plastic trash than any other nation, report finds
China may be the world’s largest manufacturer of plastic, the report finds, but the United States is by far the world’s largest generator of plastic waste—it produced about 42 million metric ...
In major escalation, the U.S. will sanction foreign companies supporting Cuba’s military
The Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces control much of the island’s economy through a conglomerate known as GAESA.
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New report reveals severe vulnerabilities in ports that power global economy: 'Could lead to multibillion-dollar loss events'
Some ports have begun adapting, but overall progress is still slow. New report reveals severe vulnerabilities in ports that ...
Big Take: The Cruise Boom Straining Port Cities
The cruise industry is an outlier right now. Even as US summer travel is down, cruise companies are setting sail with record numbers of passengers this year. But as the industry tries to keep up with ...