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Volkswagen Group of America has surpassed 250,000 vehicles shipped through Port Freeport since establishing the Texas port as its Gulf Coast vehicle processing hub, marking a milestone in the automaker’s growing U.S. distribution network.
The milestone was reached May 28, about two years after Volkswagen began operations at the facility in early 2024. The hub serves nearly 300 Volkswagen and Audi dealerships across the U.S. and supports the import and distribution ...
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Freedom Intermodal Tank Services has expanded its New Orleans operations with a new automated bulk liquid packaging facility, adding capacity for packaging, warehousing and distribution of bulk liquid products while reinforcing the region’s role as a major industrial logistics hub.
The facility, located adjacent to Freedom ...
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Drewry is encouraging shippers and logistics providers to adopt a standardized bunker adjustment factor (BAF) policy as rising fuel costs and new environmental regulations add complexity to ocean freight pricing.
The maritime research and consulting firm said escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have increased ...
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GEODIS reported revenue of €10.6 billion in 2025 while advancing sustainability, artificial intelligence and supply chain transformation initiatives amid a challenging global trade environment, according to its 2025 Activity and Sustainability Report.
The logistics provider, which employs nearly 48,000 people and operates 975 sites serving 166 ...
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BIMCO has adopted a new Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties aimed at addressing legal, technical and operational issues associated with the growing use of low-carbon fuels in shipping.
The clause establishes a contractual framework governing the supply and use of biofuels under time charter agreements, ...
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Robert J. Harvey was sworn in June 1 as the newest commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, filling a seat on the five-member agency that regulates the U.S. international ocean transportation system.
Harvey, of Florida, was nominated by President Donald Trump in September 2025 and confirmed ...
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Dirty tanker exports from the Americas reached a record 14.5 million barrels per day in May, according to BIMCO, as oil producers in the Western Hemisphere moved to offset supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The May total surpassed the previous ...
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The Federal Maritime Commission has recovered US$1.9 million in civil penalties from Maersk A/S following allegations that the carrier improperly assessed detention charges against third parties that were not contractually bound by the terms of its bills of lading, service contracts or tariffs.
The FMC said ...
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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and BAR Technologies have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding aimed at accelerating the adoption of WindWings wind-assisted propulsion systems across newbuild commercial vessels.
Announced June 2 during Posidonia 2026, the agreement establishes a strategic partnership focused on integrating BAR Technologies' ...
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The Trump administration’s emergency Jones Act waiver is facing growing criticism from maritime industry groups and members of Congress who argue the policy conflicts with the administration’s broader efforts to rebuild the U.S. maritime sector and reduce dependence on foreign shipping.
What began as a temporary ...
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