Jones Act supporters and critics are clashing after another waiver extension, as maritime leaders warn of job losses and foreign-vessel risks while Cato argues Congress should pursue broader cabotage reform.

The benefits of these less-discussed measures are obvious once it is brought up. Underwater noise causes terrible disruptions in marine life, which is mitigated by redesigning propellers to be quieter.

Record-low Rhine water levels are disrupting European freight flows as reduced barge capacity, rising surcharges, tight rail availability, and limited trucking options pressure shippers moving cargo through Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, and Germany’s inland corridors.

A new Curtin Maritime and Arc hybrid-electric tug fleet could reshape U.S. port operations by reducing diesel consumption, emissions, and maintenance costs while supporting California’s push for cleaner maritime equipment.

The BlueGreen Alliance warns that clean energy rollbacks, offshore wind cancellations, and maritime emissions policy attacks could threaten U.S. manufacturing, shipbuilding, port investment, and more than one million jobs.

Beacon Economics says California’s export growth remains fragile as tariff uncertainty, higher diesel costs, and weaker trade competitiveness pressure manufacturers, agricultural exporters, and businesses dependent on imported inputs.

The Port of Tacoma’s new Hyundai Samho crane project highlights growing Korea-U.S. port infrastructure cooperation as American terminals seek non-Chinese equipment, higher efficiency, and stronger maritime security.

As cyber threats intensify across global trade, the Port of Rotterdam and other Dutch seaports are expanding FERM into a national cybersecurity platform to improve resilience, incident coordination, and supply chain protection.

Real-world maritime autonomy delivers 24/7 surveillance as Ocean Infinity shares lessons from Middle East operations.

The Jones Act waiver is drawing fresh criticism as maritime leaders warn it has delivered little fuel-price relief while allowing foreign-flag vessels, including Chinese operators, to move U.S. domestic cargo...