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Windward Port Insights – November 2022
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Tariffs at Sea: What Freight Forwarders Need to Know
For ocean freight forwarders, tariffs are not abstract policy tools. Every new duty or exemption can disrupt sailing schedules, alter customer demand, and reshape contract economics. In recent months, tariff changes have even led shippers to cancel or postpone shipments, demand contract renegotiations, and rethink their long-term relationships with logistics partners. With margins already razor-thin,...
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Turkish Port Ban Could Seriously Disrupt Short-Sea Container Trades
Reports of Turkish port restrictions on ships linked to Israel, or that have previously called at Israel, could impact at least 76 container ships and seriously disrupt short-sea shuttle services between the two countries. Windward analysis reveals that 176 cargo vessels, including 76 container ships and two tankers, have called at Israel within the past...
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When Compliance Fails Upstream: Lessons from Maritime Supplier Crackdowns
Sanctions enforcement in the maritime domain is no longer confined to rogue vessels and bad-faith operators. It now reaches into the supply chain itself, where spare parts, ship components, and fuel contracts are increasingly treated as evidence. For maritime equipment manufacturers and service providers, the assumption of being one step removed from regulatory exposure is...
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Taking USVs Beyond the Navy: Can Commercial Shipping Go Crewless?
From Defense Missions to Commercial Ambitions Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) have long been associated with naval operations. Designed to navigate without onboard human intervention, these autonomous vessels are proven assets in high-risk environments, whether it’s mine detection, coastal surveillance, or intelligence gathering. However, as maritime trade and technology evolve, the conversation around USVs is shifting...
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Easily Keep Your D&D Strategy Aligned with Carrier Tariff Updates
Carrier Tariff Updates are Tough Managing detention and demurrage (D&D) costs is already a complex task – and fragmented, disorganized communication by major carriers makes it even harder. Tariff updates can appear suddenly, without formal announcements or clear timelines. This leads to unnecessary surprises, last-minute planning, and increased operational risk. In an industry where timing...
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