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A new international agreement mandates that ships transporting goods across oceans must either reduce their emissions or pay a fee.

International shipping authority agrees to first ever global emissions fee

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday, April 9, to overhaul U.S. shipbuilding and reduce China’s control over global shipping. The order directs Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to review struggling military and commercial shipbuilding programs. That includes the Constellation-class frigate project, which has faced delays and budget issues.

Trump boosts US shipbuilding against China; DOGE reviewing Navy

Panama officials reported that the Hong Kong company CK Hutchinson, which operates two ports at the canal, owes $300 million in unpaid fees.

Hong Kong-based port operator owes $300M in unpaid fees: Panama

The U.S. military is escalating operations against Yemen’s Houthi rebels, extending a campaign of airstrikes that entered its tenth straight day. The latest response includes deploying a second aircraft carrier to the region, signaling a significant shift in U.S. military posture away from the Indo-Pacific and toward the Red Sea.

Second US carrier deployed to Red Sea, Trump expands fight against Houthis

Yemen's Houthi rebels acquire hydrogen fuel cell technology, enhancing drone capabilities and posing increased risks to ships.

Houthis smuggle drone fuel as leader threatens more attacks on Israeli ships

A cargo ship and tanker collided in the North Sea off of the coast of England on Monday, sparking an explosion and fire on both ships.

Massive fire after cargo ship collides with tanker full of US military jet fuel

French shipping giant CMA CGM announced a $20 billion investment in U.S. infrastructure, tripling its U.S. fleet.

French shipping giant CMA CGM invests $20 billion in US

A distillery in Hawaii filed a lawsuit challenging the Jones Act, arguing the 1920 law violates a clause in the constitution prohibiting congress from favoring ports of one state over another.

Hawaiian rum distillery files lawsuit challenging 1920 law on US ports

USPS briefly halted, then resumed mail and package acceptance from China and Hong Kong amid the new 10% tariff imposition.

USPS resumes shipments from China, Hong Kong after brief suspension

The world's largest wind-powered cargo ship is now available to passengers seeking a greener way to travel, according to a recent report from CNN.

World’s largest sail-powered cargo ships offer a new way to travel

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