The US is introducing a new $1,000 fee for parole status.
Starting October 16, 2025, a new $1,000 immigration fee for granting or renewing immigration parole status will go into effect in the US. 🔗 Source: USCIS official notice – USCIS Implements New Immigration Parole Fee Required by H.R. 1 (2025) What does this mean: 🟢 The fee applies:🟢 when initially obtaining parole;🟢 when re-parole is […]
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An incident at an anchorage is an important reminder about mooring and weather monitoring.
One of the vessels anchored off New Orleans Burnside encountered adverse weather conditions: overnight winds increased to 25-30 knots and heavy rain. As a result of the increasing wind, the vessel’s stern began to drift to starboard, and at approximately 4:00 AM, the vessel lightly impacted a group of barges moored at a nearby berth. […]
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Odesa is strengthening port security: 150 million tons of cargo have already passed through the Ukrainian sea corridor
In the nine months since the corridor’s operation, more than 6,000 ships have passed through it, delivering grain to 55 countries. 🔘The ports of Greater Odesa currently have 30 fixed and 21 mobile shelters, with another 28 planned for installation by the end of the year. This will increase cargo throughput by 20%+. 🔘Port operators […]
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For the first time in the history of the Henley & Partners ranking, the US passport has dropped out of the top 10 strongest passports in the world.
The main reason for this decline was the tightening of visa policies. Singapore (visa-free travel to 193 countries), South Korea, and Japan now lead the ranking. Seamen’s Club 🇺🇦 | #news
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China Introduces Reciprocal Port Dues for American Vessels
Starting October 14, China began levying special port dues on vessels with US-related connections, in response to similar measures taken by Washington. 💲 The rate is 400 yuan per net ton, rising to 1,120 yuan by April 2028. 📌 Vessels affected: 🟢 Owned or operated by US companies🟢 US-flagged🟢 Built in the US🟢 With US […]
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