Russia’s oil exports rose to a five-month high while US-initiated talks aimed at achieving a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict drag on.
https://gcaptain.com/russian-crude-flows-hit-five-month-high-while-peace-talks-drag/
Ports
Shippers, Steelmakers Spar Over Trump Levies for Chinese Vessels
US lawmakers, labor unions and steel manufacturers were at odds with shipping companies and farm exporters Monday over a Trump administration proposal to put million-dollar levies on China-linked ships docking in the US.
https://gcaptain.com/shippers-steelmakers-spar-over-trump-levies-for-chinese-vessels/
Trump Port Levies On Chinese Ships Could Mean Billion-Dollar ‘Trade Apocalypse’ Industry Executives Say
The U.S. Trade Representative is gearing up for hearings this week on the proposed port fees targeting Chinese vessels. Industry and maritime executives are expected to detail the adverse effect the levy would have on the U.S. economy and global trade as a whole.
Maersk and Port of New York and New Jersey Agree on 33-Year Lease Extension
Danish A.P. Moller – Maersk and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) will continue their long-lasting partnership well into the second half of the 21st century. The two companies agreed to extend the lease of the APM Terminals Elizabeth’s lease by 33 years through December 2062....
https://gcaptain.com/maersk-and-port-of-new-york-and-new-jersey-agree-on-33-year-lease-extension/
Thailand moves forward with $29bn rail link to bypass Malacca Strait
Ruling party wants to create special economic zone to pave the way for project to connect Indian and Pacific Oceans
Thailand Drafts Law To Speed Up $29 Billion Transport Link
By Anuchit Nguyen Mar 22, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Thailand unveiled draft legislation to create a special economic zone in the south of the country that would pave the way for a multibillion-dollar…
https://gcaptain.com/thailand-drafts-law-to-speed-up-29-billion-transport-link/
UK calls for action after deaths of stevedores in Berge Bulk capesize hold
Industry bodies asked to draw up new guidelines for port workers after 2022 tragedy
CK Hutchison Flags Political Risk as Port Deal Upsets China
CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. warned of a deteriorating global business environment due to geopolitical and trade tensions, as the Hong Kong conglomerate reported weaker-than-expected profit while a ports sale plan faces uncertainty after infuriating Beijing.
https://gcaptain.com/ck-hutchison-flags-political-risk-as-port-deal-upsets-china/
How behemoth AP Moller-Maersk is set to grow its Singapore fleet
Key executives say shipowning is just part of the wider Maersk picture
What Levers Do China and Hong Kong Have Over CK Hutchison’s Port Deal?
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison is facing intense criticism from Beijing over its ports sale to a BlackRock-led consortium, fueling speculation as to whether China could take steps to scupper the deal.
https://gcaptain.com/what-levers-do-china-and-hong-kong-have-over-ck-hutchisons-port-deal/