Seven states declared state of emergency

Falling spot rates and increased capacity are squeezing prices on Far East to US West/East coasts routes.

The US Supreme Court came to a decision on the legality of US president Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' global tariffs on February 20, 2026, finding that the act cited by Trump did not grant him the authority to impose such tariffs. He has since introduced a 15% global tariff through other means, from which auto products are exempt.

Posts on LinkedIn claims to offer EUR500,000 for information on the location of false-flag tanker Omra

Ro/Ro Shipping Analysis 2026 – Operators, Fleets, Trades

KSE Institute has released a new analytical report titled, Pressuring Russia to Peace with a Maritime Services Ban, examining how a comprehensive ban on maritime services for Russian oil exports could significantly weaken Russia’s war-financing capacity.

The government of New Zealand has once again expanded its sanctions against Russia, adding 23 individuals, 13 companies and 100 vessels to its sanctions list, and lowering the price cap on Russian oil to $44.10 per barrel, in line with the level previously set by the European Union.

The Supreme Court’s ruling on the legality of US president Trump’s tariffs has been a significant event in the political and economic landscape. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will increase the ‘global tariff’ he imposed a day earlier to 15% from 10% following an adverse ruling at the Supreme Court.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the American Waterways Operators (AWO) today announced the renewal of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that reaffirms a shared commitment between the chemical industry and the U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge industry to enhance safety, environmental protection, and security through Responsible Care® and AWO’s Responsible Carrier Program® (RCP).