Heated Debate, Political Drama, and Border Tensions in Maverick County
Juanita Martinez, the chair of the Maverick County Democratic Party, engaged in a heated discussion with a Texas National Guard member at the closed Shelby Park.
Border Battle Continues in Texas as Tensions Persist over Razor Wire in Shelby Park
The Texas National Guard and state troopers are still using razor wire to block access for Border Patrol agents in most of Shelby Park, a 47-acre area along the Rio Grande where migrants often cross.
Climate-Induced Drought Disrupts Panama Canal, Sending Ripples Through Global Trade
Climate change is causing a major headache for global trade as an unprecedented drought in the Panama Canal disrupts container traffic.
Maersk Adapts Shipping Routes as Panama Canal Faces Water Shortages
Shipping giant Maersk has informed clients that vessels carrying freight from Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) will no longer transit the Panama Canal due to ongoing low water levels caused by a severe drought.
Dole Expands Weekly Vessel Service to Boost Tropical Fruit Supply
Dole Food Company has introduced a new weekly vessel service, effective since December 31, 2023, to the Northeast United States.
ULA's Vulcan Rocket Soars to Success with Historic Moon Mission
In a major development for the aerospace industry, United Launch Alliance successfully launched its inaugural Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
FDA Approves Florida's Plan to Import Affordable Canadian Medications
The Food and Drug Administration has given Florida the green light to import medications from Canada - a move aimed at lowering drug prices in the United States.
U.S. Helicopters Repel Houthi Attack on Maersk Vessel in Red Sea
In a recent incident in the Red Sea, U.S. helicopters successfully defended a Maersk container vessel from an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants.
Fire Aboard Cargo Ship Carrying Lithium-Ion Batteries Successfully Extinguished off Dutch Harbor, Alaska
After a few intense days, the fire that blazed in the cargo hold of the Genius Star XI - a huge cargo ship hauling lithium-ion batteries from Vietnam to sunny San Diego - is finally out.
Nationwide Migrant Influx Strains Cities and Spurs Legal Tensions as Border Crisis Persists
Even cities quite a distance from the Mexican border are feeling the effects of the surge in migrants.
U.S. Delegation Meets with Mexico's President Amid Border Migrant Surge
The U.S. delegation met with Mexico's president to address the surge of migrants reaching the U.S. border.
Over 11,000 Asylum Seekers Wait on Mexican Side as Migrant Surge Tests Legal Pathways
While thousands of migrants illegally enter the US each day, over 11,000 people remain in shelters and camps on the Mexican side of the border, according to community leaders.
US Congress Passes Bill Banning Pentagon from Using Chinese Logistics Platform
The U.S. Congress has passed legislation banning the Pentagon from using seaports worldwide that rely on the Chinese logistics platform LOGINK.
Controversial Texas Law Sparks Fear and Legal Challenges Along US-Mexico Border
The newly enacted law in Texas, which makes entering the state illegally a state crime, is causing confusion and fear among undocumented migrants and mixed-status families along the US-Mexico border.
Global Shipping Firms Impose Surcharges Amid Red Sea Rerouting
Maersk and CMA CGM, two major global shipping companies, are implementing additional charges due to their decision to reroute ships away from the Red Sea following recent attacks on vessels in the region.
International Coalition Launches 'Operation Prosperity Guardian' to Safeguard Red Sea Trade Routes
An international coalition of countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and others, has launched "Operation Prosperity Guardian" to counter Houthi rebels targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea.
Deutsche Bahn Launches Sale of DB Schenker to Focus on Core Railway Business
Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national railway operator, has initiated the sale of its logistics unit, DB Schenker, as part of its strategy to concentrate on its core railway business.
Reykjavik on Alert After Volcanic Eruption Threatens Gas Pollution
Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, faces potential gas pollution as a volcano erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula following weeks of earthquakes.
BP Joins Major Companies in Suspending Red Sea Shipments Amid Houthi Rebel Attacks
BP has decided to halt all shipments through the Red Sea due to recent attacks on trade vessels by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Quebec Trucking Firm VP Sentenced to 10 Years in U.S. for Cross-Border Cocaine Smuggling
Guillaume Latour-Laitre, the vice president of a Quebec trucking firm, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the United States for his involvement in a cross-border cocaine smuggling operation.