The transport route around the southern tip of Africa was once little used — but freighters are now forced to take it and are charging higher rates.
Tag: Freight (Cargo)
DHL Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Lithuania, Killing 1
The crash near Vilnius Airport sparked a fire in a residential area, officials said. One person on board was killed and three others were hospitalized.
Russian Plot Placed Incendiary Devices on Cargo Planes in Europe, Officials Say
Western officials are investigating whether devices planted at shipping hubs in Europe may have been a test run by Russian operatives for placing them on planes bound for the U.S.
Russian Oil Flows Through Western ‘Price Cap’ as Shadow Fleet Grows
A report shows how Russia has largely evaded sanctions aimed at limiting its revenue from oil sales.
Amid Sanctions, Russian Oil Tankers Are Flying New Flags
A shadowy network of ships has registered in Gabon, highlighting how Vladimir V. Putin is building an economy beyond the reach of Western sanctions.
Dockworkers Strike at U.S. Ports Could Begin Tuesday
A work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports would halt most activity at some of the busiest American ports.
Dragons and Sharks on a Beach Near You: The Story of the Great Lego Spill
Nearly five million Lego pieces plunged into the sea in 1997. The pieces are still showing up — on England’s coast, in Ireland, Belgium, France and possibly at the beach near you.
An Oil Tanker Is Stuck in the Red Sea After a Houthi Rebel Attack: What to Know
The MV Delta Sounion was carrying a million barrels of crude oil when it was attacked by Houthi rebels. On fire and crewless, it now poses an environmental risk.
Canada Orders Arbitration and End to Rail Freight Shutdown
The shutdown had threatened to disrupt trade with the United States and other countries, as well as cause serious economic consequences in Canada.
To Save the Panama Canal From Drought, a Disruptive Fix
In the wake of a drought that hampered shipping, the Panama Canal’s overseers are eager to expand water storage. Climate change leaves them no choice.