Study warns Jones Act waiver could cost $2.6bn in shipbuilding demand
A study prepared by PwC for the Transportation Institute has put a price on the waiver of United States cabotage rules, estimating that a sustained suspension could remove up to 2.6 billion dollars a year of shipbuilding demand.
Washington funds Philippine coast guard pier expansion near South China Sea
The United States will fund a $9m pier expansion in Palawan and raise military financing for Manila to $100m by the end of fiscal year 2026.
Korean shipyards unveil wave of US shipbuilding partnerships
South Korea's largest shipbuilders have unveiled a series of new US partnerships as Washington formally opened the operational centre for its shipbuilding alliance with Seoul.
Trump's fresh tariff round clouds container lines' post-peak season
A fresh round of tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of trading partners is adding uncertainty for container lines as this year's unusually early US peak shipping season winds down.
US Navy hands TOTE $2.2bn to manage Medium Landing Ships
The US Navy has awarded TOTE Services a $2.2bn vessel construction management contract for its new fleet of Medium Landing Ships.
Bollinger finalises deal to build US Arctic Security Cutters
Bollinger Shipyards has finalised contract terms to build up to four Arctic Security Cutters for the US Coast Guard, with the first hull expected in 2029.
Court clears path for Delfin's floating LNG project off Louisiana
A US appeals court has dismissed a legal challenge to Delfin's offshore liquefied natural gas project, removing a hurdle ahead of a final investment decision.
Seattle-Tacoma gateway handled nearly 3m TEU last year
The Seattle-Tacoma gateway handled close to three million TEU last year, supporting more than 265,000 jobs, a new study finds.
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