Trump administration

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The world is in a maelstrom of uncertainty as the US rapidly becomes an authoritarian state.

15th September 2025

A Changing World With No Strategy In Sight

15th September 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has submitted formal comments to the US Department of Transportation in response to a request for information ahead of Congress drafting the next federal surface transportation reauthorisation legislation.

20th August 2025

US ports call for funding

20th August 2025

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

Looking to the future, industry consultants Drewry identify a turbulent container port market presenting challenges at every critical level. Felicity Landon Reports

25th June 2025

Turbulent times ahead

25th June 2025

THE ECONOMIST

THE ECONOMIST

Global trade is faced with the challenges of economic policy, creating uncertainty and volatility. We are facing a policy induced recession, if not altered it will lead to a depression.

23rd June 2025

“Things are falling apart”

23rd June 2025

WORLD

WORLD

Rising tariff threats are putting pressure on UK ports as they deal with both supply chain disruption and a potential fall in exports, say industry analysts.

2nd April 2025

US tariffs may threaten UK ports

2nd April 2025

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The world trading system is in transformation and promises to bring changes to the flow of goods traded internationally. The results may be more disruptive than anticipated.

7th March 2025

Dissolution of the existing world trade order

7th March 2025

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

So, the era of let market forces work to deliver a competitive environment appears to be fast disappearing.

7th March 2025

A new world order that promises a lot of dis-order?

7th March 2025

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

Trump 2.0, as many commentators are referring to the second term of the President, has started with a flourish, or, according to some, “with a bang”.

7th March 2025

Political fireworks/uncertain times undermine accurate forecasting

7th March 2025

WORLD

WORLD

Port expert and senior analyst Johan-Paul Verschuure - from strategic-financial advisory firm Rebel - charts the implications of the new world order under Trump tariffs, the counter-measures from those effected and the…

7th March 2025

Tariffs: the next chapter of volatility

7th March 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Mike Mundy considers Trump’s assertion that the Panama Canal is in Chinese ownership is ill-informed and does not justify the resulting attack on Hutchison PPC

7th March 2025

Short on facts

7th March 2025

WORLD

WORLD

New US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada are forcing companies to adapt quickly in order to manage increased costs and logistical challenges, says market analyst, FourKites.

5th March 2025

New US tariffs disrupt trade

5th March 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

US port industry leaders are warning of higher costs and supply chain slowdowns if President Trump’s new tariffs continue to threaten global trade flows.

4th February 2025

Could the US pay a higher price for putting ‘America first’?

4th February 2025

WORLD

WORLD

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), representing over 80 public port authorities across the US, has released its policy agenda for the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump Administration.

17th January 2025

AAPA highlights US ports’ critical role

17th January 2025