May 14 Walmart introduces next-day shipping By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Walmart appears to be competing with Amazon, which recently upgraded its own shipping options. Continue reading
Sep 09 As ice recedes, the Arctic isn’t prepared for more shipping traffic By Edward Struzik, The Conversation Only 10 per cent of the Arctic Ocean in Canada, and less than two per cent of the Arctic Ocean in the United States, is charted. Continue reading
Sep 29 The Jones Act, explained (and what waiving it means for Puerto Rico) By Teresa Carey Here’s a look at the nearly-century-old law and how it could affect recovery on the U.S. territory. Continue reading
Oct 06 Column: This South Korean shipping company’s collapse could affect you By Vikram Mansharamani The potential ripples of this far-off event are a useful reminder of how interconnected our daily lives are with global developments. Continue reading
Dec 23 Nicaragua begins construction on new 173-mile transoceanic canal By Shehryar Nabi Work begins today on the $50 billion Nicaragua Canal after the Nicaraguan government and the Chinese investment firm, HKND, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday. The ceremony was held away from the construction in Managua, Nicaragua’s capital, amid protests against… Continue reading
Aug 14 Gallery: 100 years of the Panama Canal in 10 photos By Larisa Epatko Friday marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal, the 48-mile passage linking the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It helped move American troops to the Pacific theater during World War II and has facilitated trade between… Continue reading
Nov 30 Watch Ground Zero for climate change in Alaska More than 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Alaska’s North Slope is ground zero for global climate change. NewsHour producer April Brown reports the melting ice has opened up opportunity for shipping and other development – industry that could… Continue watching
Sep 18 Watch Melting Ice, Warming Waters Could Erode Way of Life for Alaska’s North Slope Melting Ice, Warming Waters Could Erode Way of Life for Alaska's North Slope… Continue watching
Apr 24 Watch Should U.S. Have Monopoly on Food Sent Abroad to Aid Other Countries? Should U.S. Have Monopoly on Food Sent Abroad to Aid Other Countries?… Continue watching
Mar 30 Why Is the Trade Deficit Important? Question: Please explain the trade deficit. What is it? Why is it important? Is it an indicator like taking someone’s temperature or is it a debt that has to be paid? Does it relate directly to our national debt?… Continue reading