ocean shipping

Ship dismantlers navigate new regulatory regimen
The enactment of Hong Kong Convention provisions could change where obsolete vessels flow in the second half of 2025.
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Recycled steel trade patterns shift in 2024
With less scrap shipped from the U.S., Europe and Japan, global mill buyers reached into markets including Australia and Mexico.
Freight sector analysts fear container shipping chaos
Fewer containers and ships are leaving China for the U.S., though shipments from Vietnam have picked up some slack.
USTR announces phased measures designed to address China’s shipbuilding dominance
The actions follow a Section 301 investigation into Chinese commercial shipbuilding activity.
USTR hears comments on port fee proposal
While supported by U.S. steel producers, others speak out against the proposed fees on Chinese ships entering U.S. ports.
Egypt soaks up European scrap: Navigate Commodities
Satellite data information aggregator says Egyptian buyers brought in nearly 3.5 million metric tons of ferrous scrap in 2024.
BVSE announces April conference details
Paper recycling organization will convene April 1 in Bonn, Germany.
BIR says recycled materials import roster is incomplete
Bureau of International Recycling says just two dozen nations have informed the European Union they wish to accept scrap materials.
Germany tops Finland’s stainless scrap suppliers in 2024
More than three-quarters of Finland’s inbound stainless steel for recycling arrived from German and Dutch ports last year, according to Navigate Commodities.
PPRC webinar: Transportation and Logistics
A panel of industry experts addresses a number of factors affecting transportation and logistics, from the International Longshoremen’s Association strike last year to potential tariffs and their impact on freight rates, global container demand and new shipping alliances, in this webinar sponsored by Freight130.
BIR adds its voice to EU scrap export opposition
Brussels-based organization says it opposes restrictions backed by metals producers with melt shops in Europe.