Maryland governor says the bridge collapse has international economic implications. President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that the administration would pay for the repairs necessary to rebuild Baltimore’s…
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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions Against Houthi Supporters
The shipping companies are based in Hong Kong and Marshall Islands. The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against two shipping companies involved with an Iranian-backed Houthi financial facilitator.…
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DOT Addresses Red Sea Disruptions, Prepares for Supply Chain Issues
Agency collaboration seeks to mitigate potential port congestion during threats to maritime commerce. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Multimodal Freight convened with stakeholders from the nationwide…
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Fifth Fleet Commander Says Iran Involved in Ship Attacks
He stated Houthi attacks on international shipping “clearly funded and supplied” by Iran. Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, said Iran is “very directly…
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U.S.-Owned Ship Hit By Houthi Missile
No injuries or significant damage were reported. The United States Central Command confirmed that a missile fired by the Houthi rebels in Yemen struck an American-owned ship in…
Read MoreU.S. and UK Navies Shoot Down Houthi Missile Barrage
It was the largest attack yet in the Red Sea, but no injuries or damages were reported. Houthi rebels in Yemen launched one of the largest drone and…
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Pentagon Deploys Marines to the Middle East
Marine Expeditionary Unit being sent to deter Iran’s interference with shipping. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to the Middle East to…
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Acting Labor Secretary Engages in Port Contract Negotiations
West Coast workers’ contract negotiations reach the 13th month of debate. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su has been in California trying to broker a deal between the Pacific…
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Homeland Security Creating AI Task Force
Secretary Mayorkas calls the power “extraordinary.” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced that a task force is being created on how to use artificial intelligence. Governing…
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New Superintendent Appointed to Merchant Marine Academy
Rear Admiral Nunan brings three decades of Coast Guard experience to leadership. Rear Admiral Joanna Nunan has been selected by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Maritime Administration…
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