The Trump administration’s decision to slap fees on ships and propose triple-digit duties on cargo handling equipment linked ...

The World Shipping Council estimates that the rules being considered by the U.S. Trade Representative would soon cover 98% of all liner vessels calling on U.S. ports. Business interests ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 10, 2025 – World Shipping Council President and CEO Joe Kramek said he welcomes the U.S. administration’s plan to rebuild American shipbuilding through strategic ...

The surprise decision by US trade representative Jamieson Greer to impose fees on car carriers built anywhere outside the US ...

chief executive officer of the World Shipping Council, who is set to testify on Monday. “It will only serve to penalize US consumers, businesses, and especially farmers, raising prices and ...

according to the World Shipping Council (WSC), which represents the liner shipping industry. "Policymakers must reconsider these damaging proposals and seek alternative solutions that support ...

chief executive officer of the World Shipping Council, who is set to testify on Monday. “It will only serve to penalize U.S. consumers, businesses, and especially farmers, raising prices and ...

The World Shipping Council claims the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposal would add between US$600-800 per container, “which would double the cost of US shipping exports ...