Panama-flag detentions put Chinese carriers in US crosshairs

A US maritime regulator has renewed warnings over China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships, raising the prospect of action against Chinese-controlled carriers in US trades. Laura DiBella, commissioner with the Federal Maritime Commission, said China’s port state control inspections against Panama-flagged vessels had continued “with no sign of abatement”. She described the detentions as retaliator Read full article →