China Suspends Port Fees on U.S. Ships, Mirroring U.S. Probe Pause
China suspends special port fees on U.S. ships for a year, mirroring the U.S. pause on Section 301 probes, marking fresh momentum in bilateral trade talks.
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China to Levy Special Port Fees on U.S. Vessels Starting October
China to charge special port fees on U.S. vessels from Oct. 14 in response to U.S. tariffs, impacting ships with U.S. stakes and signaling heightened maritime trade tensions.
New Footage Captures Israeli Forces Eyeing Gaza Flotilla
Freedom Flotilla footage shows boats, said to be Israeli forces, preparing to intercept Gaza-bound vessels. Reuters verifies identities; date unconfirmed.
38 Dead as Ha Long Bay Cruise Ship Capsizes in Sudden Storm
A sudden thunderstorm capsized a cruise ship in Ha Long Bay on July 19, leaving 38 dead and 12 rescued from the 53 people on board.
Indonesia Ferry Sinking Kills Four, Rescues 23
A ferry bound for Bali sank off East Java, leaving four dead and 23 rescued from 65 passengers, local police report.
Panzhou 8 Sets Sail from Hong Kong on Historic Trial Voyage
The Panzhou 8, the world’s largest self-propelled deck ship, sails from Hong Kong on a trial voyage east of Shanghai, marking a new era in maritime transport.