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[Freightos Weekly Update] Asia - Europe container rates slide, transpac more buoyant

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Stas Margaronis | May 04, 2026

AWO’s Carpenter says administration’s Jones Act waiver won’t lower gas prices

The decision by the Trump administration to extend an existing waiver of the Jones Act, which it said would reduce US gasoline prices, is not working.

Northstar Marine announces construction of new 600-ton heavy lift derrick barge

Northstar Marine, Inc. has announced the construction of a new heavy lift twin boom derrick barge capable of lifts up to 600 tons.

Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge

Reuters | May 04, 2026 | Maritime

There were no signs of increased vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would begin efforts to free up shipping.

RINA expands its Singapore Open Innovation Hub with the support of EDB

AJOT Newsroom | May 04, 2026 | Maritime

RINA - a global ship classification, inspection, certification and consulting engineering group - strengthens its Singapore Open Innovation Hub with the support of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). The aim is to accelerate innovation across the maritime and energy sectors.

Trump says he will raise tariff on autos from European Union to 25%

Reuters | May 04, 2026 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

President Donald Trump said on Friday he would increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week from the previously agreed 15%, saying the bloc had not complied with its trade deal with Washington.

Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Reuters | May 03, 2026 | Maritime

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. would start an effort on Monday morning to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz as a "humanitarian gesture" to aid neutral countries in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Jim Moseley named President of Maritime Law Association of the United States

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2026 | Maritime

Baltic Report: Bulk report – Week 18

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2026 | Maritime

The Baltic Report wraps up the week’s shipping highlights.

IMarEST Outstanding Contribution Award presented at London ceremony

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2026 | Maritime

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) honored Professor Jin Wang with its flagship Outstanding Contribution Award.

OOCL orders twelve 13,600 TEU Class LNG dual-fuel container vessels

AJOT Newsroom | April 30, 2026 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) announced the order of twelve 13,600 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels, marking another important step forward in the Company's efforts to advance low‑carbon shipping and energy transition.

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AJOT Newsroom | April 30, 2026

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