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Appeals court temporarily restores US tariffs

Within a span of roughly 24 hours, one court decision blocked the US tariffs and a separate ruling restored the tariffs through June 9, if not longer.

LA port stakeholders warming to plan to mitigate impact of bridge project

The industry says consistency and communication are the key to minimizing disruption to port traffic during the project to repair the deck of the Vincent Thomas Bridge.

Port Houston secures $131 million in federal funds for ship channel work

A portion of the money will be used for Project 11, which will ultimately allow an additional 1,400 vessels of all types to call the port each year by deepening portions of the channel to accommodate larger ships. 

Federal court ruling blocking tariffs resets shipping outlook

The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday stated that President Donald Trump’s tariffs exceed his authority.

CBP issues Withhold Release Order on Zhen Fa 7

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order May 28, against Zhen Fa 7, a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel. Effective immediately, CBP officers at all U.S. ports of entry will detain seafood, including but not…

Stakeholders look to advance possible Houston-area dredging project

The Cedar Port industrial park and barge port says the construction of a new ship channel could pave the way for potential development of a container terminal at the site.

Trans-Pacific services set for restart as carriers scramble to restore capacity

Carriers may find it difficult to bring trans-Pacific capacity back quickly because they repositioned ships into other trades outside of the region amid the tariff-linked demand drop in April and early May.

HTA seeks new CEO amid multiple challenges for West Coast drayage operators

Matt Schrap, who has headed the HTA for the past four years, told the Journal of Commerce he is transitioning to another job but will remain with the group through late August.