Barry Parker reviews the latest regulatory developments that will impact shipping at the US Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) and Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).

DP World Lirquen, in Chile, has received the first two Super Post Panamax cranes from Chinese manufacturer ZPMC.

Port congestion in the US has shifted eastwards with more vessels now waiting at New York and Houston ports than Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Recent regulatory changes to promote cabotage in Brazil present a great opportunity to create cleaner maritime infrastructure, according to IICT.

Panama’s Cabinet Council has approved the Panama Canal new toll structure which will become effective, January 2023.

Maersk Supply Service (MSS) has won a second contract from Equinor and bp for its Wind Installation Vessel (WIV), on order at Sembcorp Marine, to install wind turbines at the Beacon Wind farm off the US east coast.

US West Coast port congestion has been a boon for Florida terminals as cargo switched to moving direct from Asia to the East Coast, and ports are investing in what they believe is long-lasting re-alignment of trade.

At the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), tariffs published by container carriers have drawn increased scrutiny. Investigation into fees and surcharges are in line with the regulator’s expanded focus and its overarching objective of bringing...

The Panama Ship Registry has added Evergreen vessel the Ever Alot to its fleet - the world’s biggest containership and the first to break the 24,000 teu mark.

Scorpio Tankers is repurchasing six vessels it previously sold under sale and leaseback arrangements.