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fromFortune
1 week ago

The Iran war is pushing Southeast Asia to debate the once unthinkable: Whether ships will need to pay to transit the Strait of Malacca | Fortune

Iran is now planning to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. If we split [income from levies] three ways-Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore-it could be quite substantial. Indonesia stands to benefit most, given that its stretch is the largest and longest.
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E-Commerce
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

eBay seller lists $10K shipping fee on $20 kitchen tool citing 'new tariffs on US imports'

An eBay listing showed a $20.99 item paired with a hidden $10,000 shipping charge due to import tariff and seller shipping restrictions, risking fast-clicking buyers.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
8 months ago

Shopping At Costco Online Vs In-Store: Which Saves You More Money? - Tasting Table

Ordering from Costco's website often costs more due to shipping fees, but online shopping can reduce impulse buys and sometimes avoid extra charges.
US news
fromNew York Post
1 year ago

Chinese-built oil supertankers could pay up to $5.2M per US port visit: report

US government introduces hefty fees for Chinese-built supertankers to support local industry.
Vessels operated by Chinese firms could face fees as high as $5.2 million per port visit.
Fees are calculated based on a ship's cargo capacity, increasing penalties for larger vessels.
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