Caribbean Scores Big! U.S. Drops $1M Port Fees After Bold Push by Private Sector & CARICOM Leaders

The first cargo ship ”Yixing” of the ”Penglai-Caribbean” route is leaving the Penglai Port area in Yantai, Shandong province, China, on July 31, 2024. On July 31, 2024, the ”Yixing” ship loaded with engineering vehicles and building materials is setting sail from Yantai Port Penglai Port area to Guyana, marking the official opening of Shandong’s first liner route to the Caribbean region. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)