U.S. Aims to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Defense Cooperation
The U.S. is ramping up defense industrial cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners like Japan, India, and others to bolster supply chain resilience amid threats, particularly from China.
Addressing the Pacific Lift Challenge
The US military's preparations for conflict in the Pacific are being hindered by inadequate logistics planning, according to Bradley Martin and Christopher Pernin of the RAND Corporation.
Two Maritime Transport Companies Penalized for Breaching Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has imposed fines on carriers Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Wan Hai Lines, totaling $2.65 million, for violating the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 through unreasonable pricing practices related to demurrage and empty container returns.
Incoming: Logistics Exercise Involving the U.S. Army
The United States has been conducting a record-setting logistics exercise in the Indo-Pacific, which is considered one of the most challenging theaters in the world.