Tag: Ships and Shipping
On Its Way to the U.S., Russian Oil Tanker Makes Giant U-Turn
Much of that demand is expected to come from Asia. India’s purchases of Russian oil, in particular, has…
New Supply Chain Risk: 22,000 Dockworkers Who May Soon Strike
In a world contending with no end of economic troubles, a fresh source of concern now looms: the…
As Inflation Surges, Biden Targets Ocean Shipping
Some economists have echoed those arguments, saying it’s a function of supply and demand.“I think the spike in…
The Museum Ships and Submarines That Are National Landmarks
PhiladelphiaThe white-and-buff protected cruiser Olympia, found at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, was Commodore George Dewey’s flagship…
Russian Oil Finds Few Buyers Even at Deep Discounts
HOUSTON — The United States and the European Union have been unwilling to put sanctions on Russian energy…
After Burning for Days, a Ship Carrying Thousands of Luxury Cars Sinks
Two weeks after catching fire, a mammoth ship that was transporting thousands of luxury cars sank on Tuesday…
Ship Carrying 1,100 Porsches and Other Luxury Cars Is Burning and Adrift
A mammoth cargo ship believed to be carrying thousands of vehicles including 1,100 Porsches was on fire and…
Natural Gas Shipments, Mostly From U.S., Ease Europe’s Energy Crunch
Near the entrance to Rotterdam’s vast harbor in the Netherlands is a specialized port that is offering an…
Supply Chain Woes Could Worsen as China Imposes Covid Lockdowns
WASHINGTON — Companies are bracing for another round of potentially debilitating supply chain disruptions as China, home to…