Shipowners pull vessels from Hong Kong flag before sting of US fees
Re-flagging alone will not spare ships with Chinese links from fees
Regulation
War of the shipping fees: Uncertainty over charges may continue until Trump-Xi summit and beyond
Shipping continues to wait for guidance on Jamieson Greer’s fees
‘Go-to guy’: US ‘coalition builder’ quits IMO role as Trump-IMO carbon showdown heats up
Consensus builder retires as Trump administration takes more aggressive stance at UN shipping regulator
Russia seeks immediate return to top IMO body after election defeat
Moscow was ousted from IMO Council for current two-year term following campaign led by opponents of invasion of Ukraine
US tariff agenda poised to continue even if Supreme Court rules Trump exceeded powers
President turns to other authorities to announce new trade measures
Wavelength podcast: the 800-pound US gorilla
Plus, why global shipping unity is at odds with carbon talks and why diversity is at risk
‘Arbitrary and capricious’: Liner group wins appeals court victory over US rule on demurrage fees
Conflicting agency justification sinks rule barring carriers from levying fees against truckers
‘It’s crazy’: Panels at ASBA Miami conference puzzle over US trade policy uncertainty
Annual broker-agent conference gets underway with all-star panel and thoughts on growing isolation
IMO carbon deal: Like signing a contract without the small print
Shipping set to watch as regulator states debate decarbonisation without having agreed on the details
IMO setting up new greenhouse gas subcommittee as workload hots up
Move would help speed up decarbonisation discussions among member states