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Container CEO Sees ‘Surprising’ Level of Demand: Supply Lines

Surprisingly healthy demand for container shipping will help underpin ocean freight rates into the second half of 2026 as carriers try to adapt to the 10-week closure of the Strait of Hormuz and soaring energy costs.

By Brendan Murray

Chinese Oil Tanker Sails Out of Hormuz Strait in Rare Exit

A Chinese oil supertanker appears to have exited the Strait of Hormuz as it sails toward an area where the US has enforced a blockade, ahead of talks between US President Donald Trump and counterpart Xi Jinping.

Army Eyes Low-Cost Hypersonic Missile Deal With Castelion

The US Army is fast-tracking a partnership with the defense startup Castelion as it looks to catch up with Russia and China in deploying hypersonic missiles after years of delays and high costs involving other contractors.

Trump-Targeted Law Firms Seek to Extend Win Streak in DC Appeal

Four Trump-targeted law firms aim to set up their next victory on Thursday by arguing White House executive orders attacked the legal system and weren’t just about security clearances.

Milken to Debut Toronto Summit as Canada Draws Global Elite

The Milken Instituteis planning its first summit in Toronto later this year as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push to get the attention of global investors gains traction.

DHS Award Stays With Company Accused of Lewandowski Kickbacks

CSI Aviation Inc. failed to show that the US Department of Homeland Security improperly awarded a $915 million deportation services contract to Salus Worldwide Solutions Corp., a company with alleged ties to former DHS adviser Corey Lewandowski.

Contractor Keeps $803 Million TSA San Francisco Task Order

VMD Systems Integrators LLC can proceed with an $803 million task order for security screening services at San Francisco International Airport, the US Government Accountability Office said.

Montana Waste Disposal Firm Gets False Claims Suit Dismissed

A waste disposal company won dismissal of a False Claims Act suit alleging it improperly billed the federal and Montana governments for services it didn’t provide.

US Prevails in Challenge to Order Directing Army Corps Contract

The US Court of Federal Claims must reconsider whether Anders Construction Inc. is qualified to win an Army Corps of Engineers contract for diving services in Louisiana, the Federal Circuit ruled Tuesday.

FEMA Doubts Persist as Mullin Pushes Leadership, Policy Reset

Months of upheaval have damaged the Federal Emergency Management Agency beyond swift repair, former officials warn, even as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin takes steps to stabilize the agency.