<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Carriers that do not have a significant number of their vessels equipped with scrubbers could be at a cost disadvantage as shipping prepares to comply with the IMO 2020 sulfur cap.</p></div>

Carriers that do not have a significant number of their vessels equipped with scrubbers could be at a cost disadvantage as shipping prepares to comply with the IMO 2020 sulfur cap.

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<div><p>Low-sulfur fuel remains well above the price of its high-sulfur heavy oil counterpart, and should the spread remain the same through 2020 it will give carriers with a greater number of scrubber-fitted vessels a distinct operating cost advantage.</p><p>On Monday Nov....

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Scrubber benefits emerge as bunker fuel spread widens

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Opinions remain divided over whether the excess tonnage will drive a market downturn or be absorbed by widespread network disruption and capacity management strategies.</p></div>

Opinions remain divided over whether the excess tonnage will drive a market downturn or be absorbed by widespread network disruption and capacity management strategies.

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Fast-growing order book looms over container shipping industry

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Under the rule, which takes effect in early January, licensed customs brokers will be responsible for verifying that their overseas clients meet the qualifications of a US importer of record before filing entries on their behalf. </p></div>

Under the rule, which takes effect in early January, licensed customs brokers will be responsible for verifying that their overseas clients meet the qualifications of a US importer of record before filing entries on their behalf.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The National Retail Federation said US ports in September ended up handling 2.37 million TEUs, making it the busiest month of 2026 and the third-busiest in the history of its Global Port Tracker. </p></div>

The National Retail Federation said US ports in September ended up handling 2.37 million TEUs, making it the busiest month of 2026 and the third-busiest in the history of its Global Port Tracker.

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US retailers upgrade Q4 import forecast even as extended peak winds down

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move followed a USTR notice Friday saying the agency would postpone port fees on China-built or -controlled ships calling at US ports for two months starting Monday.</p></div>

The move followed a USTR notice Friday saying the agency would postpone port fees on China-built or -controlled ships calling at US ports for two months starting Monday.

China extends port fee suspension on US ships to January after USTR deferment

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Soft demand and upcoming truck emissions regulations are weighing on motor carrier purchasing decisions, despite higher trucking rates.</p></div>

Soft demand and upcoming truck emissions regulations are weighing on motor carrier purchasing decisions, despite higher trucking rates.

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