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Why Philly longshoremen say the city’s ports are the fastest in North America​

Philadelphia’s ports ranked as the fastest in North America for the third year in a row, according to the latest annual Container Port Performance Index, sponsored by the World Bank and Standard & Poor’s as a way to encourage improvements to terminals that handle global trade and pack goods moving from the ocean to road and rail for delivery.

The survey gave Philadelphia the highest ranking of more than 50 ports in the United States, Canada, and Central America.

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What is the Merchant Marine? (And Why It Matters)​

Jun 22, 2026 #MerchantMarine #Shipping #CargoShips
Have you ever wondered what the Merchant Marine is and why it's so important? In this video, I explain what the Merchant Marine does, who merchant mariners are, and how they help move the cargo that keeps the world running.
From container ships and tankers to military support operations, the Merchant Marine plays a vital role in global trade and national security. Whether you're interested in ships, maritime careers, or how goods reach stores around the world, this video will give you a basic understanding of the Merchant Marine. 10:23

What is the Merchant Marine? (And Why It Matters)
 
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Freight forwarding manager sentenced for violating U.S. export controls

A former regional manager for Delex Air Cargo LLC has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to violate the Export Control Reform Act. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the scheme involved shipping controlled industrial oil and gas equipment to...
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Strategic minerals corridor, against China

(our own report) – In southern Africa, competition between China, the US and the EU for access to strategic raw materials is hotting up. A key role is played by the Lobito Corridor, a rail and logistics link planned to run from the ‘copper belt’ of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
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Canada, Japan consider critical minerals joint stockpiling in hunt for China alternatives​

Canada and Japan are working on a range of mining projects, including potential joint stockpiling, Canada’s trade minister told Reuters, as Japan moves to diversify supplies of critical minerals ‌and reduce dependence on China.
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Ottawa and Tokyo are in talks on options for cooperation including joint mining projects, off-take agreements and stockpiling arrangements for minerals such as graphite and gallium, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said in an interview.

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Why the World Needs More Seafarers in 2026, and Even More in the Next Decade​

Jun 28, 2026 What's Going on With Shipping - Maritime Industry Today
The 2026 Seafarer Workforce Report released by BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping examines the critical shortage of maritime officers and what this means for the global supply chain, highlighting that the world needs over 113,000 more officers by 2030 to keep pace with the growing merchant fleet.
Key Highlights:
⚓Growing Officer Shortage: While there is currently a surplus of ratings (unlicensed personnel), the industry faces a deficit of nearly 40,000 certified officers, a gap projected to widen significantly by the end of the decade.
⚓Workforce Demographics: The Philippines remains the largest supplier of seafarers globally, followed by India, China, the Russian Federation, and Indonesia.
⚓Retention Challenges: The video discusses "life ashore" and the psychological impact of isolation on modern ships, noting that technologies like Starlink have changed social dynamics on board.
⚓Recruitment Needs: Engineering and deck officers are the most difficult to recruit, especially as the industry transitions to more complex alternative propulsion systems and new technologies.
⚓Global Impact: With 85,000 ships currently in the merchant fleet, any significant shortfall in crew could lead to major disruptions in global trade and the economy.


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Comcast plans company split, sending shares soaring 22%​

Comcast plans to separate its media and connectivity businesses, creating two separate publicly traded companies it hopes will be better positioned to grow or pursue deals in rapidly evolving industries.

The cable and entertainment company, home to “Saturday Night Live,” “Law & Order” and Bravo, aims to complete a tax-free spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky, establishing a pure-play media company. The stand-alone NBCUniversal will be led by Mike Cavanagh, who is currently Comcast’s co-chief executive, while former Chief Financial Officer Michael Angelakis will return to run Comcast.

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Dow jumps 300 points for first close above 52,000, powered by new member Alphabet: Live updates​

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 52,000 for the first time on Monday after Alphabet made its debut in the index, rounding out a broader stock market rally.

The Dow advanced about 306 points, or 0.59%. The S&P 500 gained 1.18%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.07%.

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Dow jumps 300 points for first close above 52,000, powered by new member Alphabet: Live updates

Stocks rose Monday as investors weighed a pause in hostilities between the U.S. and Iran and Alphabet joined the Dow.
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