Containerships Bypassing Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach | Ukrainian Port Blackouts | Russian Oil & the Turkish Straits | US Sanctions Chinese Fishing | Is the Jones Act to Blame for a Cold New England What's Going on With Shipping? December 12, 2022 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian and former merchant mariner - examines the top 5 Maritime Stories as of December 11, 2022. First, why are containerships and shippers bypassing the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and sailing directly the East Coast. Second, what impact is the Russian strategy on targeting power and infrastructure having on the export of Ukrainian grain. Third, with the Russian Oil Price Cap, what affect is it having, if any? Fourth, the US has targeted and sanctioned several companies and persons associated with Chinese fishing over labor issues. Finally, the Wall Street Journal takes a look at the perennial problem of energy in New England and the role of the Jones Act.