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Strategic Sourcing, Domestic Resilience, and International Green Trade Networks
Overview: A sustainable shipbuilding sector requires a robust and resilient supply chain. U.S. shipyards are examining how to secure the...
Briggs McCriddle
7 hours ago11 min read
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Sustainable Equipment and Yard Infrastructure Modernization
Overview: Greening the supply chain for shipbuilding isn’t just about what materials go into ships – it’s also about how ships are built...
Briggs McCriddle
7 hours ago9 min read
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Eco-Friendly Maritime Materials and Circular Supply Models
Overview: U.S. shipyards are increasingly focusing on sustainable materials and circular economy practices to reduce the environmental...
Briggs McCriddle
7 hours ago8 min read
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Can America Outbuild China? The Case for Advanced Automation in U.S. Shipbuilding
As global tensions rise and maritime dominance becomes a strategic imperative, the question of how the United States can effectively...
Briggs McCriddle
1 day ago3 min read
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International Partnerships to Advance U.S. Shipbuilding Capabilities – Chapter 3: Strategic Technological and Geopolitical Alignment
Overview: In the 21st century, shipbuilding is as much about advanced technology and digital innovation as it is about cutting steel....
Briggs McCriddle
1 day ago12 min read
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International Partnerships to Advance U.S. Shipbuilding Capabilities – Chapter 2: Naval/Military Shipbuilding Alliances
Overview: The United States has a long history of naval shipbuilding cooperation with allied nations. Such alliances range from...
Briggs McCriddle
1 day ago16 min read
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International Partnerships to Advance U.S. Shipbuilding Capabilities - Chapter 1: Commercial Shipbuilding Partnerships
Overview: The U.S. commercial shipbuilding industry has declined in global market share, while allies like South Korea, Japan, and...
Briggs McCriddle
1 day ago8 min read
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U.S. Maritime Revival Faces Critical Sailor Shortage
In a bold move to reestablish America’s maritime strength and reduce reliance on foreign shipbuilding—particularly from China—President...
Briggs McCriddle
3 days ago2 min read
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U.S. Tariff Revenues Surge Amid New Trade Policies
The United States has experienced a notable increase in tariff revenues in 2025, following the implementation of President Donald Trump's...
Briggs McCriddle
3 days ago2 min read
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Maritime Security Concerns: Chinese Vessel’s Activities Near Australia
A growing maritime security controversy is unfolding in the Indo-Pacific as the Chinese research vessel Tan Suo Yi Hao raises red flags...
Briggs McCriddle
4 days ago2 min read
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U.S. Sensitive Country Designation of South Korea: Implications and Strategic Outlook
In a move that has raised eyebrows across the global scientific and geopolitical landscape, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has...
Briggs McCriddle
4 days ago2 min read
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Canadian Prime Minister Seeks New Economic and Security Relationship with U.S.
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on certain tariff hikes, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has publicly announced...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 112 min read
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European Shipping Stocks Surge Following Tariff Pause
European shipping stocks rallied sharply today following President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement of a 90-day suspension of...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 112 min read
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China Retaliates with 84% Tariffs on U.S. Goods
In a swift and forceful response to the United States’ sweeping new import tariffs, the Chinese government has imposed retaliatory duties...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 102 min read
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Global Trade Tensions Impact Maritime Sector
The maritime industry, already navigating a sea of regulatory changes and decarbonization mandates, is now being rocked by an...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 92 min read
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Executive Order to Boost Coal Usage
In a controversial move that underscores the shifting dynamics of U.S. energy policy, former President Donald Trump is expected to sign...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 92 min read
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U.S. Gulf of America Lease Sale and Its Implications for the Energy and Shipping Sectors
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will conduct a new oil and gas lease...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 82 min read
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Korea’s Political Turmoil and the Ghosts of Its War-Torn Past
In 2025, South Korea finds itself at a political crossroads once again. The headlines scream of protest, scandal, and growing ideological...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 73 min read
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Defending Freedom of the Seas: President Trump's Stand Against Houthi Terrorism
In a bold show of strength and commitment to international maritime security, President Donald J. Trump has taken decisive action to...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 72 min read
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French Companies Accelerate Plans to Expand in the United States Despite Macron’s Domestic Investment Appeal
French companies are moving forward with ambitious plans to expand operations in the United States, signaling a growing shift in...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 73 min read
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