“Significant uncertainties” due to US tariffs and a capacity oversupply amid ongoing new vessel deliveries prompted the Singapore-based carrier to sharply reset performance expectations for the balance of its fiscal year.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:07:14 GMT

The fresh price increases vary between terminal operators and by export and import cargo, with most ranging between 5% and 15%, though running as high as 47% in one case.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:15:16 GMT

The migration of European carriers away from their traditional foreign “flags of convenience” to India’s emerging market is seen as a major maritime boost for New Delhi as it vigorously seeks private investment to drive economic growth.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:39:16 GMT

Beijing is expected to soon announce the start date of its own 12-month pause on reciprocal port fees on US ships, a deal that was agreed to last week as part of a broad trade framework hammered out by the two superpowers.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:04:17 GMT

An immediate bump in cargo is likely in the wake of this week’s deal between Washington and Beijing, but it’s too early for US retailers who are tied to China to make supply chain decisions for 2026 spring and summer imports.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:14:15 GMT

The carrier, as it seeks with BlackRock to acquire the majority of Hutchison Port Holdings, is developing a mega-terminal in New Orleans and another terminal in Baltimore.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:12:15 GMT

The company’s spending push is another sign that shipping and logistics multinationals are increasingly betting on India’s potential as an alternative maritime hub.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:22:15 GMT

China-based Cosco’s latest earnings came as Beijing and Washington announced a one-year pause in their reciprocal port fees as part of a broader trade framework that included a reduction in US tariffs on Chinese imports.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:31:16 GMT

But there was no indication when the pause would take effect or what would happen to the port fees already paid by ship operators in the two weeks since the US and China imposed the reciprocal levies on Oct. 14.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:58:26 GMT

While some carriers reported a positive outlook for freight stemming from power generation and mining projects, others noted that demand for offshore wind has been dented by regulatory upheaval.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:40:16 GMT

While most of the carrier’s vessels continue to be diverted around southern Africa, the backhaul rerouting of two Ocean Alliance vessels through the Suez suggests security concerns may be diminishing.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:10:16 GMT

But the state will pass, for now, on any proposals being pushed by port stakeholders to raise the height of the Vincent Thomas Bridge, a move that would allow bigger vessels to call at three of the port’s terminals.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:33:16 GMT

APM Terminals said the new $131 million berth would increase Mobile’s container capacity by 50%, with an eye on cargo owners that need to reach markets in the US Midwest and Southeast.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:43:14 GMT

A share in Eurogate’s CTH facility would give the carrier a firm foothold in Europe’s third-largest container port.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:20:15 GMT

The companies are exploring opportunities to tap into the rapidly growing data center market, which could result in more project cargo activity from the power generation projects needed to support the centers.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:47:15 GMT

Europe’s busiest container port has maintained its growth so far this year despite persistent congestion, intermittent strikes and growing geopolitical tensions.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:46:14 GMT

A limited supply of alternative fuels will not be helped by the one-year adjournment of the net-zero framework, Rolf Habben Jansen says.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:41:14 GMT

Some market observers believe the frontloading story of 2025 was overplayed and that destocking is actually the major theme this year, which will result in a more robust 2026.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:38:15 GMT

Micah Mallace said SC Ports needs to return its focus to serving cargo owners and carriers after recent below-market volume growth.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT

A meeting of the interested parties kicked off what will likely be a year-long process to select developers to design, build and operate the two terminals at Corozal on the Pacific side of the canal and Colón on the Atlantic that will cost a combined $2.6 billion.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:23:56 GMT

The Indian government has been wooing global shipping and logistics conglomerates to invest beyond port-to-port shipping operations in the country through liberalized policy and tax frameworks.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:29:18 GMT

US soybean exporters say the Trump administration’s financial bailout of Argentina is “facilitating” that country’s growing threat as a competitor to US growers.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:09:14 GMT

With other low-emissions bunkers such as methanol still in short supply, vessel operators are turning to dual-fuel LNG container ships as a transitional step toward a zero-carbon future by 2050.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:52:14 GMT

Congestion at Rotterdam and other North European ports such as Hamburg has been exacerbated by the increase in breakbulk and project cargo volumes from industrial and energy projects, which leaves ports struggling to cope.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:10:14 GMT

The early estimates coincide with prior forecasts of how much of the new port fees would fall on the two carriers, with their combined fee burden potentially reaching $2 billion in a year’s time should no changes be made to the fee structure.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:36:14 GMT

It would be foolish to extrapolate the road ahead based on one new service, but the fact that MSC brings so many things to bear and can move so quickly implies that others will have to be at the top of their game to compete, writes Jeremy Masters.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:59:17 GMT

The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has been a test case of sorts for the Port of Virginia’s heavy-lift capabilities for future cargo opportunities.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:44:14 GMT

Markets such as high tech and perishables are showing strong growth and, combined with shifting trade patterns in Asia, will help offset the lack of a traditional air peak season this quarter, forwarders say.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:19:15 GMT

Slowing demand from sluggish European economies and excess ocean capacity on the Asia-Europe trade lane are frustrating liners’ attempts to raise rates.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:11:14 GMT

The New Jersey-based carrier believes its vessels should be treated as container ships given that 80% of their cargo is containerized, but a USTR designation that would classify the ships as vehicle carriers means the company faces hefty US port fees.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:18:14 GMT

Tender season is a time when shippers traditionally look to switch forwarders, so signing them to new contracts will be the real test of the DSV-DB Schenker integration, DSV CFO Michael Ebbe says.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:22:14 GMT

Average spot rates from West India to the US East Coast have dropped by $400 to $500 per container over the last three weeks, according to new data from freight forwarders.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:54:14 GMT

The Trump administration’s two nominees to fill open positions on the Federal Maritime Commission say ongoing enforcement of existing laws can help bring more efficiency to commercial shipping.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:20:19 GMT

The financial risks to shippers are rising as the increasing costs of EU carbon tax and fuel intensity regulations are passed on by Mediterranean carriers, a report from maritime technology company OceanScore has found.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:39:14 GMT

Amid tariffs of up to 130%, US laden imports from China for the six months between April and September fell to levels not seen since 2013.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:28:14 GMT

Record container volumes resulted in greater port activity amid an increase in calls by vessels, trucks and trains, as well as increased use of cargo-handling equipment.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:15:15 GMT

The absence of a framework on how global shipping can pass on the higher operating costs of using low- or zero-emission fuels to cargo owners will likely stall investment in the sector.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:27:16 GMT

The partnership is part of a broader effort to advance the development of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor via the Adriatic’s main port.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:57:14 GMT

The ocean carrier and logistics provider already has big investments in Panama but may lack dedicated berth space for ships if MSC swoops in on two big container terminals there.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:53:14 GMT

Companies large and small — from C.H. Robinson to ShipAngel — are unveiling new suites of AI agents to augment their customers’ capacities and help them organize unstructured data.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:31:15 GMT

“Significant uncertainties” due to US tariffs and a capacity oversupply amid ongoing new vessel deliveries prompted the Singapore-based carrier to sharply reset performance expectations for the balance of its fiscal year.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:07:14 GMT

The migration of European carriers away from their traditional foreign “flags of convenience” to India’s emerging market is seen as a major maritime boost for New Delhi as it vigorously seeks private investment to drive economic growth.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:39:16 GMT

Beijing is expected to soon announce the start date of its own 12-month pause on reciprocal port fees on US ships, a deal that was agreed to last week as part of a broad trade framework hammered out by the two superpowers.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:04:17 GMT

An immediate bump in cargo is likely in the wake of this week’s deal between Washington and Beijing, but it’s too early for US retailers who are tied to China to make supply chain decisions for 2026 spring and summer imports.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:14:15 GMT

China-based Cosco’s latest earnings came as Beijing and Washington announced a one-year pause in their reciprocal port fees as part of a broader trade framework that included a reduction in US tariffs on Chinese imports.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:31:16 GMT

But there was no indication when the pause would take effect or what would happen to the port fees already paid by ship operators in the two weeks since the US and China imposed the reciprocal levies on Oct. 14.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:58:26 GMT

While most of the carrier’s vessels continue to be diverted around southern Africa, the backhaul rerouting of two Ocean Alliance vessels through the Suez suggests security concerns may be diminishing.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:10:16 GMT

But the state will pass, for now, on any proposals being pushed by port stakeholders to raise the height of the Vincent Thomas Bridge, a move that would allow bigger vessels to call at three of the port’s terminals.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:33:16 GMT

A share in Eurogate’s CTH facility would give the carrier a firm foothold in Europe’s third-largest container port.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:20:15 GMT

Europe’s busiest container port has maintained its growth so far this year despite persistent congestion, intermittent strikes and growing geopolitical tensions.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:46:14 GMT

A limited supply of alternative fuels will not be helped by the one-year adjournment of the net-zero framework, Rolf Habben Jansen says.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:41:14 GMT

Some market observers believe the frontloading story of 2025 was overplayed and that destocking is actually the major theme this year, which will result in a more robust 2026.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:38:15 GMT

Micah Mallace said SC Ports needs to return its focus to serving cargo owners and carriers after recent below-market volume growth.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT

A meeting of the interested parties kicked off what will likely be a year-long process to select developers to design, build and operate the two terminals at Corozal on the Pacific side of the canal and Colón on the Atlantic that will cost a combined $2.6 billion.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:23:56 GMT

The Indian government has been wooing global shipping and logistics conglomerates to invest beyond port-to-port shipping operations in the country through liberalized policy and tax frameworks.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:29:18 GMT

US soybean exporters say the Trump administration’s financial bailout of Argentina is “facilitating” that country’s growing threat as a competitor to US growers.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:09:14 GMT

With other low-emissions bunkers such as methanol still in short supply, vessel operators are turning to dual-fuel LNG container ships as a transitional step toward a zero-carbon future by 2050.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:52:14 GMT

The early estimates coincide with prior forecasts of how much of the new port fees would fall on the two carriers, with their combined fee burden potentially reaching $2 billion in a year’s time should no changes be made to the fee structure.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:36:14 GMT

It would be foolish to extrapolate the road ahead based on one new service, but the fact that MSC brings so many things to bear and can move so quickly implies that others will have to be at the top of their game to compete, writes Jeremy Masters.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:59:17 GMT

Markets such as high tech and perishables are showing strong growth and, combined with shifting trade patterns in Asia, will help offset the lack of a traditional air peak season this quarter, forwarders say.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:19:15 GMT

Slowing demand from sluggish European economies and excess ocean capacity on the Asia-Europe trade lane are frustrating liners’ attempts to raise rates.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:11:14 GMT

The New Jersey-based carrier believes its vessels should be treated as container ships given that 80% of their cargo is containerized, but a USTR designation that would classify the ships as vehicle carriers means the company faces hefty US port fees.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:18:14 GMT

Tender season is a time when shippers traditionally look to switch forwarders, so signing them to new contracts will be the real test of the DSV-DB Schenker integration, DSV CFO Michael Ebbe says.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:22:14 GMT

Average spot rates from West India to the US East Coast have dropped by $400 to $500 per container over the last three weeks, according to new data from freight forwarders.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:54:14 GMT

The Trump administration’s two nominees to fill open positions on the Federal Maritime Commission say ongoing enforcement of existing laws can help bring more efficiency to commercial shipping.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:20:19 GMT

The financial risks to shippers are rising as the increasing costs of EU carbon tax and fuel intensity regulations are passed on by Mediterranean carriers, a report from maritime technology company OceanScore has found.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:39:14 GMT

Amid tariffs of up to 130%, US laden imports from China for the six months between April and September fell to levels not seen since 2013.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:28:14 GMT

Record container volumes resulted in greater port activity amid an increase in calls by vessels, trucks and trains, as well as increased use of cargo-handling equipment.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:15:15 GMT

The partnership is part of a broader effort to advance the development of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor via the Adriatic’s main port.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:57:14 GMT

The ocean carrier and logistics provider already has big investments in Panama but may lack dedicated berth space for ships if MSC swoops in on two big container terminals there.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:53:14 GMT

Companies large and small — from C.H. Robinson to ShipAngel — are unveiling new suites of AI agents to augment their customers’ capacities and help them organize unstructured data.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:31:15 GMT

The top ocean carriers serving Colombo have kept their calls intact while others are skipping calls.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:13:14 GMT

But freighter operators were prepared for the frontloading, and no capacity shortages are being reported on China-US routes, according to Tiaca.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:06:16 GMT

Tariffs have increased sixfold since January, but those cost increases have yet to fully reveal themselves in consumer prices.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:14:16 GMT

Some carriers and forward are predicting a strong recovery in volumes in the first quarter of next year despite US retailers’ downward expectations.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:52:15 GMT

The investment in less carbon-intensive vessels is part of a $17 billion spending plan that also includes $3 billion on its logistics business and the acquisition of new container terminals by 2030.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:25:33 GMT

The trade dispute has become multi-dimensional with many different elements all impacting shipping and the supply chain, writes maritime and Journal of Commerce analyst Lars Jensen.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:19:15 GMT

But forwarders say the effort by liners to end a four-month decline in rates may lose steam after a week or so given generally weak market fundamentals.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:54:14 GMT

China’s new port fees on non-China-made vessels that are US-flagged or owned or controlled by US companies are forcing the Gemini Cooperation partners to transship via South Korea to avoid the multimillion-dollar hit.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:31:14 GMT

A 25% state subsidy for the newbuild program approved by Indian policymakers after months of negotiations is believed to have pushed the deal through, thus neutralizing the cost gaps with rival yards in China and South Korea.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:13:14 GMT

“Significant uncertainties” due to US tariffs and a capacity oversupply amid ongoing new vessel deliveries prompted the Singapore-based carrier to sharply reset performance expectations for the balance of its fiscal year.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:07:14 GMT

The migration of European carriers away from their traditional foreign “flags of convenience” to India’s emerging market is seen as a major maritime boost for New Delhi as it vigorously seeks private investment to drive economic growth.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:39:16 GMT

China-based Cosco’s latest earnings came as Beijing and Washington announced a one-year pause in their reciprocal port fees as part of a broader trade framework that included a reduction in US tariffs on Chinese imports.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:31:16 GMT

While most of the carrier’s vessels continue to be diverted around southern Africa, the backhaul rerouting of two Ocean Alliance vessels through the Suez suggests security concerns may be diminishing.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:10:16 GMT

A share in Eurogate’s CTH facility would give the carrier a firm foothold in Europe’s third-largest container port.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:20:15 GMT

A limited supply of alternative fuels will not be helped by the one-year adjournment of the net-zero framework, Rolf Habben Jansen says.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:41:14 GMT

A meeting of the interested parties kicked off what will likely be a year-long process to select developers to design, build and operate the two terminals at Corozal on the Pacific side of the canal and Colón on the Atlantic that will cost a combined $2.6 billion.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:23:56 GMT

The Indian government has been wooing global shipping and logistics conglomerates to invest beyond port-to-port shipping operations in the country through liberalized policy and tax frameworks.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:29:18 GMT

The early estimates coincide with prior forecasts of how much of the new port fees would fall on the two carriers, with their combined fee burden potentially reaching $2 billion in a year’s time should no changes be made to the fee structure.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:36:14 GMT

It would be foolish to extrapolate the road ahead based on one new service, but the fact that MSC brings so many things to bear and can move so quickly implies that others will have to be at the top of their game to compete, writes Jeremy Masters.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:59:17 GMT

Slowing demand from sluggish European economies and excess ocean capacity on the Asia-Europe trade lane are frustrating liners’ attempts to raise rates.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:11:14 GMT

The New Jersey-based carrier believes its vessels should be treated as container ships given that 80% of their cargo is containerized, but a USTR designation that would classify the ships as vehicle carriers means the company faces hefty US port fees.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:18:14 GMT

Average spot rates from West India to the US East Coast have dropped by $400 to $500 per container over the last three weeks, according to new data from freight forwarders.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:54:14 GMT

The Trump administration’s two nominees to fill open positions on the Federal Maritime Commission say ongoing enforcement of existing laws can help bring more efficiency to commercial shipping.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:20:19 GMT

The financial risks to shippers are rising as the increasing costs of EU carbon tax and fuel intensity regulations are passed on by Mediterranean carriers, a report from maritime technology company OceanScore has found.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:39:14 GMT

The partnership is part of a broader effort to advance the development of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor via the Adriatic’s main port.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:57:14 GMT

The ocean carrier and logistics provider already has big investments in Panama but may lack dedicated berth space for ships if MSC swoops in on two big container terminals there.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:53:14 GMT

The top ocean carriers serving Colombo have kept their calls intact while others are skipping calls.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:13:14 GMT

The investment in less carbon-intensive vessels is part of a $17 billion spending plan that also includes $3 billion on its logistics business and the acquisition of new container terminals by 2030.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:25:33 GMT

The trade dispute has become multi-dimensional with many different elements all impacting shipping and the supply chain, writes maritime and Journal of Commerce analyst Lars Jensen.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:19:15 GMT

China’s new port fees on non-China-made vessels that are US-flagged or owned or controlled by US companies are forcing the Gemini Cooperation partners to transship via South Korea to avoid the multimillion-dollar hit.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:31:14 GMT

A 25% state subsidy for the newbuild program approved by Indian policymakers after months of negotiations is believed to have pushed the deal through, thus neutralizing the cost gaps with rival yards in China and South Korea.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:13:14 GMT

But the move comes as China’s Transport Ministry launched an investigation into how the country’s maritime industry and supply chains will be impacted by the US Trade Representative’s Section 301 port charges and tariffs.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:06:14 GMT

But it will take several months of sustained peace before liners are confident enough of safe passage to redirect mainline services through the Suez Canal, according to an HSBC report.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:17:14 GMT

The persistent pressure on India-Europe rates comes despite sporadic capacity cuts implemented by major carriers.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:44:14 GMT

At first blush, the fees targeting US entities would affect Matson, Maersk Line and APL, part of the CMA CGM group.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:11:14 GMT

The carrier’s operational update did not provide profit and loss figures, but the declining revenue is an indication of tough times ahead as liners sail into their financial reporting season.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:53:15 GMT

But if current rate competition doesn’t possess the edge it did in prior years, the question is why and whether that matters if the overall effect is to substantially lower rates for shippers in a down market, writes Peter Tirschwell.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:33:16 GMT

The vagueness of China’s potential retaliation against the US puts not just US-flag vessels under threat, but also any individuals and organizations accused of harming Beijing’s shipping interests.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:20:14 GMT

The large-scale effort involving the carrier’s time-charter fleet is a tacit acknowledgement of the immense challenges of the energy transition facing the maritime industry.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:03:14 GMT

A string of storms in September has roiled vessel schedules and terminal operations throughout the region.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:24:15 GMT

The shipbuilding interest would follow the carrier’s recent trio of container vessel reflaggings in India as it looks to develop a stronger profile in the subcontinent market.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:10:14 GMT

The Trump administration’s imposition of hefty tariffs on Brazil in August sent US bookings for coffee, sugar and orange juice plummeting in the first half of September.

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:21:15 GMT

But supply chains in a region stretching between South China, Taiwan and the Philippines face extensive disruption even after terminals reopen and flights resume as shippers rush to complete orders ahead of Golden Week factory closures.

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:35:14 GMT

After initially holding back on blank sailings, carriers have announced additional capacity withdrawals to match the slowing demand ahead of Oct. 1, when Chinese factories close for eight days for the National Day holiday.

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:23:15 GMT

Carriers that can take the most advantage of opportunities in a tight charter market are those whose fleets of small to midsize ships are already big or rapidly growing, and thus have the buffer to pounce on opportunities, writes Jeremy Masters.

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:17:15 GMT

Forwarders said capacity utilization for USEC sailings out of West India has fallen to between 60% and 70% from the 80% to 90% level normally seen for the premier networks.

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:42:31 GMT

LNG is the current alternative fuel of choice for ocean carriers that see greater potential to scale up its production to supply the fast-growing dual-fuel fleet.

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:23:14 GMT

While the new fees “may pose certain operational challenges,” Cosco said it does not plan to remove any trans-Pacific services, reduce its ship deployments to the US, or impose new surcharges to cover the fees.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:40:14 GMT

Yang Ming said the ships will be the first LNG dual-fuel container vessels in Taiwan to feature specifications allowing them to be converted to ammonia dual-fuel propulsion.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:27:15 GMT

Europe’s busiest container port has maintained its growth so far this year despite persistent congestion, intermittent strikes and growing geopolitical tensions.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:46:14 GMT

It would be foolish to extrapolate the road ahead based on one new service, but the fact that MSC brings so many things to bear and can move so quickly implies that others will have to be at the top of their game to compete, writes Jeremy Masters.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:59:17 GMT

The New Jersey-based carrier believes its vessels should be treated as container ships given that 80% of their cargo is containerized, but a USTR designation that would classify the ships as vehicle carriers means the company faces hefty US port fees.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:18:14 GMT

Evergreen’s plan to focus on adding more tonnage between Asia and Latin America over the next five years comes as US import volume growth cools.

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:56:15 GMT

Delivery of the fuel will begin immediately and build on a strategic collaboration Hapag-Lloyd established with Shell in 2023 to accelerate the decarbonization of its fleet.

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:49:17 GMT

The investment bank said non-Chinese carriers will largely avoid looming and escalating port fees, but Cosco and OOCL will be on the hook unless they adjust networks.

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:37:17 GMT

Full ships, a low number of blank sailings and improving schedule reliability have stabilized the westbound trade lane but will do little to raise rate levels, say executives and analysts.

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:52:15 GMT

The dismal outlook for the second half of the year is prompting Wall Street analysts to rein in earnings expectations as many carriers also report steep declines in their profit margins amid a mix of overcapacity and “tariff-driven cost escalation.”

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:39:18 GMT

The unit cost of moving a container has been pushed higher compared with the prevailing pre-pandemic price structure, according to carrier executives, prompting cost-control measures.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:33:14 GMT

Just over 7,000 TEUs of capacity is scheduled to be withdrawn through blank sailings in September even as carriers increase their deployed capacity by 2%.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:45:46 GMT

Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding new calls to West Africa on its South Africa service as former alliance partner Maersk pulls out of direct services from the continent.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:38:19 GMT

Import volumes for September through December are expected to come in each month about 20% under the comparable 2024 levels, according to the latest Global Port Tracker, with tariff-linked frontloading one of the primary reasons.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:14:16 GMT

But with many details of the framework agreement still to be thrashed out over the coming weeks, it will do little to address the uncertainty hanging over the trade lane.

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:11:14 GMT

The European automotive industry has been hammered by Washington’s import tariffs that are imposing a significant financial burden on the continent’s carmakers.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:03:04 GMT

Container volumes handled by North Europe’s busiest port continue to grow, alongside the now critical need for more landside capacity.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:06:14 GMT

The decline came despite a 4.4% increase in total container volumes to 2 million TEUs, the carrier said in a quarterly update Friday.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:50:14 GMT

Easing freight rates and demand suggest a “wait-and-see” approach by US importers as the July 9 end of the temporary reprieve on so-called “reciprocal” tariffs nears.

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:00:14 GMT

The surge, however brief, will nonetheless be a welcome boost in business for the ports after a lackluster May and early June.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:02:14 GMT

Internal and external forces in the first half of 2025 mitigated container vessel overcapacity, but steep challenges lie ahead, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:10:14 GMT

Strong demand for much of the year has kept North European ports under pressure, slowing attempts to ease the bottlenecks.

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:13:14 GMT

Within a span of roughly 24 hours, one court decision blocked the US tariffs and a separate ruling restored the tariffs through June 9, if not longer.

Thu, 29 May 2025 21:51:14 GMT

The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday stated that President Donald Trump’s tariffs exceed his authority.

Thu, 29 May 2025 01:24:14 GMT

The Port of Los Angeles took the top spot for containerized imports in 2024 and edged out Houston and Savannah as the busiest gateway for exports.

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:54:14 GMT

The National Retail Federation also warned the negative growth will accelerate, with imports through the summer expected to be at least 20% lower than the corresponding month last year. 

Fri, 09 May 2025 17:44:14 GMT

US imports rebounded to a record high in 2024 amid widespread frontloading, while exports expanded slightly for the second straight year.

Wed, 07 May 2025 19:07:15 GMT

A range of factors including full yards, labor unrest and carrier network changes are making it difficult for the hubs to clear container bottlenecks.

Thu, 01 May 2025 17:36:15 GMT

But executives at both northern range hubs highlighted the extreme volatility of the first three months and the US tariff-driven uncertainty that lies ahead.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:22:15 GMT

The alcoholic beverage industry is in decline as consumer tastes change, which is being felt in the import business as it deals with flat volumes.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:01:16 GMT

In addition to various ongoing supply chain disruptions that US agricultural shippers face, they must now contend with the highly volatile tariff environment that is forcing them to seek new markets for their products.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:41:14 GMT

The US Trade Representative (USTR) laid out actions to counter China’s maritime dominance that could put Cosco Shipping and subsidiary OOCL on the hook for millions when their ships call the US.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:30:22 GMT

While no surge in volume has been reported on the trade lane, capacity deployment data shows ocean carriers are expecting an increase in demand over the coming weeks as shippers use the 90-day tariff pause to advance US orders.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:57:18 GMT

First-quarter carrier earnings are likely to be buoyed by high rates and strong demand that has spilled over from 2024, but tariffs, slowing volume and excess capacity are darkening the outlook for the rest of the year.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:47:17 GMT

A full evaluation of on-time performance will not be possible until July once the transition to the new deep-sea services has been completed, but data for February and March is positive for the Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd alliance.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:24:14 GMT

The latest Global Port Tracker demonstrates the uncertainty that has overtaken global supply chains since the White House’s announcement on tariffs a week ago.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:41:14 GMT

The parent company of Cosco Shipping and OOCL expects a 72% increase in first-quarter net profits, but the rapidly escalating trade war between the US and China is clouding its outlook for the rest of the year.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:52:14 GMT

In creating the threat of a clearly significant penalty, the US Trade Representative essentially forced observers to not merely give a thumbs up or down to the proposal, but to offer alternative solutions.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:21:14 GMT

The top 10 carriers for imports collectively hauled 2.43 million TEUs into the Gulf Coast last year and had a market share of almost 94%, according to the latest Journal of Commerce rankings.

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:48:14 GMT

The latest salvo in the US-induced global tariff war comes as the EU said Thursday that a 50% tax on imports of US-produced whiskey will take effect from mid-April.

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:21:15 GMT

The National Retail Federation now says it expects a downward shift in the second quarter as importers face challenges from tariffs and elevated inventories in the wake of significant cargo frontloading.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:27:14 GMT

SeaLead is offering a new service from Turkey after Hapag-Lloyd ended one of its standalone loops following the launch of the Gemini alliance with Maersk.

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:58:14 GMT

Tender season is a time when shippers traditionally look to switch forwarders, so signing them to new contracts will be the real test of the DSV-DB Schenker integration, DSV CFO Michael Ebbe says.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:22:14 GMT

Companies large and small — from C.H. Robinson to ShipAngel — are unveiling new suites of AI agents to augment their customers’ capacities and help them organize unstructured data.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:31:15 GMT

But forwarders say the effort by liners to end a four-month decline in rates may lose steam after a week or so given generally weak market fundamentals.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:54:14 GMT

Shippers and their forwarders will soon be launching long-term contract tenders for 2026 as the spot market — which heavily influences the contract market — slides closer to pre-Red Sea attack levels.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:27:14 GMT

The Trump administration’s imposition of hefty tariffs on Brazil in August sent US bookings for coffee, sugar and orange juice plummeting in the first half of September.

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:21:15 GMT

Forwarders said capacity utilization for USEC sailings out of West India has fallen to between 60% and 70% from the 80% to 90% level normally seen for the premier networks.

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:42:31 GMT

The public and private funding will go predominantly toward cutting shipping emissions, developing alternative fuel technology and rolling out shoreside power at UK ports.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:37:14 GMT

US retailers increased September and October import volume expectations significantly, but it will not be enough to meet 2024 levels.

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:46:14 GMT

Despite freefalling spot rates and lackluster demand expectations for the fourth quarter, carriers have been far more conservative in blanking sailings this year.

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:28:14 GMT

Suspension of the Pacific South 5 service comes as container lines are announcing more blanked sailings from Asia to the US in an attempt to boost spot rates ahead of China’s Golden Week.

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:45:53 GMT

Augment and Happy Robot are the most recent examples of investors betting that artificial intelligence agents will transform the operations of logistics providers.

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:14:19 GMT

New data obtained by the Journal of Commerce from local freight forwarders indicates a downward shift of between $400 and $600 per standard dry container in FAK rate levels over the last two weeks.

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:44:20 GMT

Ocean carriers are seeking to curb the sharp decline in spot rates in the run-up to next month’s Golden Week holiday.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:36:14 GMT

Carriers have responded by adjusting schedules and blanking sailings, but the capacity management has so far failed to hold up prices on the trade lane.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:55:14 GMT

Exporters’ proclivity for rate shopping leads to choppiness in a market that is also beholden to vessels being pulled into larger ocean freight markets.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:20:14 GMT

Forwarders said space for bookings, especially to the more-demanding West Mediterranean market, has become acutely tight due to multiple blank calls in recent weeks.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:31:34 GMT

Company executives pointed to the rollout of the Trump administration’s tariff policy in April as driving disruption throughout the second quarter.

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:22:14 GMT

DSV will start adding the first few country operations of DB Schenker into its network from Aug. 1 in an integration process expected to be completed by 2028.

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:13:18 GMT

As tariff fatigue sets in, US retailers are concentrating more on their product delivery needs rather than adjusting their supply chains on the fly to the vagaries of the Trump administration’s trade policy.

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:34:32 GMT

The negative foreign exchange effects were most noticeable in the forwarder’s US dollar-denominated ocean freight business, where earnings fell sharply in the second quarter.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:26:19 GMT

Local freight forwarders have reported rate increases in the range of $300 to $500 per FEU month over month and expect further slight gains if the pace of demand remains steady.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:53:14 GMT

While vessels on the lead West India-US East Coast networks have continued to sail full, forwarders have linked the “sold-out” experience to capacity cutbacks and consequent cargo rollovers.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:26:18 GMT

The fresh capacity carriers rushed into the US’ busiest trade lane in April and May is no longer needed, sending rates on a downward spiral and forcing carriers to shelve proposed price hikes.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:09:12 GMT

A new service from Green Tide Logistics will connect Veracruz to Philadelphia in five to six days via truck and multi-purpose vessels capable of handling 1,200 to 1,700 TEUs.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:46:13 GMT

The China-based liners carried a combined 1.09 million TEUs in imports to the US through April, up 23% over the same period in 2024, according to Journal of Commerce rankings.

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:31:39 GMT

Organic growth in the logistics business is hard to find with the global economy slowing and trade heavily disrupted by US tariffs, so forwarders have moved into acquisition mode.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:41:14 GMT

The shift of some capacity to the Asia-US trade to meet surging demand there is contributing to tighter vessel space in the ECSA market, forwarders tell the Journal of Commerce.

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:25:14 GMT

Carriers are looking to ride the higher rates as long as they can before the fresh vessel capacity that is making its way to the trans-Pacific begins to dull the momentum.

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:05:44 GMT

Within a span of roughly 24 hours, one court decision blocked the US tariffs and a separate ruling restored the tariffs through June 9, if not longer.

Thu, 29 May 2025 21:51:14 GMT

Sources have linked some of the US-India blankings to carriers shifting capacity to capitalize on surging volumes on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade following a temporary 90-day tariff truce between the US and China.

Thu, 29 May 2025 15:45:18 GMT

The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday stated that President Donald Trump’s tariffs exceed his authority.

Thu, 29 May 2025 01:24:14 GMT

Indian capacity to the West Coast is in large part confined to extended Asian networks connecting over regional hubs, so space availability remains exposed to demand volatility at origin load ports.

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:59:14 GMT

Strained relationships between London and Brussels have plagued trade negotiations over the past five years around complex issues including tariffs, regulations, fishing rights and the movement of people.

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:57:14 GMT

Container lines are looking to capitalize on a ramp-up in Asia-US bookings during the 90-day tariff reduction that followed Monday’s deal between the Trump administration and China.

Thu, 15 May 2025 19:34:14 GMT

Rates are climbing quickly amid fresh Chinese volumes headed to the US, with an expected crunch in vessel capacity and the potential for port congestion driving the gains. 

Wed, 14 May 2025 19:34:14 GMT

The National Retail Federation also warned the negative growth will accelerate, with imports through the summer expected to be at least 20% lower than the corresponding month last year. 

Fri, 09 May 2025 17:44:14 GMT

PSA BDP acquired a majority stake in Mexico-based forwarder ED International, expanding PSA’s cross-border forwarding network.

Tue, 06 May 2025 21:28:14 GMT

The forwarder offered an unsettled outlook for the trans-Pacific in 2025 as shippers navigate the Trump administration’s 145% tariffs on goods made in China.

Tue, 06 May 2025 19:16:14 GMT

The broader goal of NYSHEX’s new container index is to provide rate information that will support the use of hedging tools for shippers, NVOs and carriers against increased volatility.

Fri, 02 May 2025 15:11:18 GMT

While the second quarter is typically strong for freight demand, the logistics provider said the market is far from normal after the Trump administration’s tariffs spooked its customers.

Thu, 01 May 2025 20:22:18 GMT

“Significant uncertainties” due to US tariffs and a capacity oversupply amid ongoing new vessel deliveries prompted the Singapore-based carrier to sharply reset performance expectations for the balance of its fiscal year.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:07:14 GMT

While most of the carrier’s vessels continue to be diverted around southern Africa, the backhaul rerouting of two Ocean Alliance vessels through the Suez suggests security concerns may be diminishing.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:10:16 GMT

A share in Eurogate’s CTH facility would give the carrier a firm foothold in Europe’s third-largest container port.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:20:15 GMT

Europe’s busiest container port has maintained its growth so far this year despite persistent congestion, intermittent strikes and growing geopolitical tensions.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:46:14 GMT

Slowing demand from sluggish European economies and excess ocean capacity on the Asia-Europe trade lane are frustrating liners’ attempts to raise rates.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:11:14 GMT

The partnership is part of a broader effort to advance the development of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor via the Adriatic’s main port.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:57:14 GMT

But it will take several months of sustained peace before liners are confident enough of safe passage to redirect mainline services through the Suez Canal, according to an HSBC report.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:17:14 GMT

The persistent pressure on India-Europe rates comes despite sporadic capacity cuts implemented by major carriers.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:44:14 GMT

The carrier’s operational update did not provide profit and loss figures, but the declining revenue is an indication of tough times ahead as liners sail into their financial reporting season.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:53:15 GMT

Shippers and their forwarders will soon be launching long-term contract tenders for 2026 as the spot market — which heavily influences the contract market — slides closer to pre-Red Sea attack levels.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:27:14 GMT

A string of storms in September has roiled vessel schedules and terminal operations throughout the region.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:24:15 GMT

After initially holding back on blank sailings, carriers have announced additional capacity withdrawals to match the slowing demand ahead of Oct. 1, when Chinese factories close for eight days for the National Day holiday.

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:23:15 GMT

The public and private funding will go predominantly toward cutting shipping emissions, developing alternative fuel technology and rolling out shoreside power at UK ports.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:37:14 GMT

Delivery of the fuel will begin immediately and build on a strategic collaboration Hapag-Lloyd established with Shell in 2023 to accelerate the decarbonization of its fleet.

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:49:17 GMT

Despite freefalling spot rates and lackluster demand expectations for the fourth quarter, carriers have been far more conservative in blanking sailings this year.

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:28:14 GMT

The dismal outlook for the second half of the year is prompting Wall Street analysts to rein in earnings expectations as many carriers also report steep declines in their profit margins amid a mix of overcapacity and “tariff-driven cost escalation.”

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:39:18 GMT

The unit cost of moving a container has been pushed higher compared with the prevailing pre-pandemic price structure, according to carrier executives, prompting cost-control measures.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:33:14 GMT

The difficulties have led to transshipment delays and rolled cargo, which have caused increased yard density at some ports that has exacerbated delays, shipping sources say.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:50:29 GMT

Carriers have responded by adjusting schedules and blanking sailings, but the capacity management has so far failed to hold up prices on the trade lane.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:55:14 GMT

The Hong Kong-based JV will provide coordination, performance management and strategic oversight of all origin locations across Asia for members of the BCO group.

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:24:23 GMT

Containerized imports into the US last month set an all-time high, according to PIERS data, reflecting what is likely a peak in 2025 imports as shippers tried to get ahead of tariffs.

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:50:14 GMT

Exporters’ proclivity for rate shopping leads to choppiness in a market that is also beholden to vessels being pulled into larger ocean freight markets.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:20:14 GMT

Forwarders said space for bookings, especially to the more-demanding West Mediterranean market, has become acutely tight due to multiple blank calls in recent weeks.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:31:34 GMT

The number of unique services on routes navigating through Houthi-controlled waters has doubled since the third quarter of last year, according to data from eeSea, as carriers who do not call Israel feel growing comfort sailing the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:54:26 GMT

Having tentatively returned to Red Sea transits, multipurpose and heavy-lift vessels are again shunning the route in favor of the safer but longer passage around southern Africa.

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:17:14 GMT

Double-digit demand is expected to continue through the third quarter on the Asia-Europe trades, piling more pressure on terminals that have been overstretched for months.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:50:14 GMT

Local freight forwarders have reported rate increases in the range of $300 to $500 per FEU month over month and expect further slight gains if the pace of demand remains steady.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:53:14 GMT

The joint venture is accompanied by a long-term agreement that will lock in the supply of LNG to the ocean carrier’s fast-growing dual-fuel fleet that will increase to 123 vessels by 2029.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:11:19 GMT

With more ships expected to divert to the longer Cape of Good Hope route around southern Africa, shippers could find it more difficult to secure capacity for project cargoes.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:17:14 GMT

But the longer voyages are also seeing container shipping companies cutting the average fuel intensity per TEU mile and ensuring vessels are sailing full.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:23:14 GMT

The decline came despite a 4.4% increase in total container volumes to 2 million TEUs, the carrier said in a quarterly update Friday.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:50:14 GMT

The Marseille-based liner has finalized operational plans to call off its remaining vessel-sharing agreements with the carriers after Gemini Cooperation-linked realignments.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:05:14 GMT

Mediterranean Shipping Co. is furthering its lead in vessel tonnage so far this year as it absorbs more than double the amount of new capacity added by No. 2 carrier Maersk.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:13 GMT

Beginning in September, the joint service will make added stops at Aarhus in Denmark, Gothenburg in Sweden and Rotterdam in the Netherlands as the last three European calls.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:32:17 GMT

Instead of its 24,000-TEU ships making direct calls at West African ports, Hapag-Lloyd’s main Mediterranean hub is being used as a key transshipment point for Asia-Africa services.

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:55:16 GMT

Longer transits around southern Africa, restructured alliance networks and bottlenecks in Asia continue to cause ships to arrive outside their scheduled European arrival windows.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:43:14 GMT

Peak shipping season began early on both trade lanes, but the advancing of US orders from China will hit trans-Pacific demand in the second half of the year.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:46:18 GMT

Internal and external forces in the first half of 2025 mitigated container vessel overcapacity, but steep challenges lie ahead, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:10:14 GMT

Iran has yet to make good on its threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, but nervous carriers are preparing contingency plans as the region moves onto a war footing.

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:13:14 GMT

Strong demand for much of the year has kept North European ports under pressure, slowing attempts to ease the bottlenecks.

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:13:14 GMT

“Significant uncertainties” due to US tariffs and a capacity oversupply amid ongoing new vessel deliveries prompted the Singapore-based carrier to sharply reset performance expectations for the balance of its fiscal year.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:07:14 GMT

Beijing is expected to soon announce the start date of its own 12-month pause on reciprocal port fees on US ships, a deal that was agreed to last week as part of a broad trade framework hammered out by the two superpowers.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:04:17 GMT

An immediate bump in cargo is likely in the wake of this week’s deal between Washington and Beijing, but it’s too early for US retailers who are tied to China to make supply chain decisions for 2026 spring and summer imports.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:14:15 GMT

China-based Cosco’s latest earnings came as Beijing and Washington announced a one-year pause in their reciprocal port fees as part of a broader trade framework that included a reduction in US tariffs on Chinese imports.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:31:16 GMT

But there was no indication when the pause would take effect or what would happen to the port fees already paid by ship operators in the two weeks since the US and China imposed the reciprocal levies on Oct. 14.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:58:26 GMT

But the state will pass, for now, on any proposals being pushed by port stakeholders to raise the height of the Vincent Thomas Bridge, a move that would allow bigger vessels to call at three of the port’s terminals.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:33:16 GMT

Some market observers believe the frontloading story of 2025 was overplayed and that destocking is actually the major theme this year, which will result in a more robust 2026.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:38:15 GMT

US soybean exporters say the Trump administration’s financial bailout of Argentina is “facilitating” that country’s growing threat as a competitor to US growers.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:09:14 GMT

The early estimates coincide with prior forecasts of how much of the new port fees would fall on the two carriers, with their combined fee burden potentially reaching $2 billion in a year’s time should no changes be made to the fee structure.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:36:14 GMT

Markets such as high tech and perishables are showing strong growth and, combined with shifting trade patterns in Asia, will help offset the lack of a traditional air peak season this quarter, forwarders say.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:19:15 GMT

Average spot rates from West India to the US East Coast have dropped by $400 to $500 per container over the last three weeks, according to new data from freight forwarders.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:54:14 GMT

Amid tariffs of up to 130%, US laden imports from China for the six months between April and September fell to levels not seen since 2013.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:28:14 GMT

But freighter operators were prepared for the frontloading, and no capacity shortages are being reported on China-US routes, according to Tiaca.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:06:16 GMT

Tariffs have increased sixfold since January, but those cost increases have yet to fully reveal themselves in consumer prices.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:14:16 GMT

Some carriers and forward are predicting a strong recovery in volumes in the first quarter of next year despite US retailers’ downward expectations.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:52:15 GMT

The investment in less carbon-intensive vessels is part of a $17 billion spending plan that also includes $3 billion on its logistics business and the acquisition of new container terminals by 2030.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:25:33 GMT

The trade dispute has become multi-dimensional with many different elements all impacting shipping and the supply chain, writes maritime and Journal of Commerce analyst Lars Jensen.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:19:15 GMT

But forwarders say the effort by liners to end a four-month decline in rates may lose steam after a week or so given generally weak market fundamentals.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:54:14 GMT

China’s new port fees on non-China-made vessels that are US-flagged or owned or controlled by US companies are forcing the Gemini Cooperation partners to transship via South Korea to avoid the multimillion-dollar hit.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:31:14 GMT

But the move comes as China’s Transport Ministry launched an investigation into how the country’s maritime industry and supply chains will be impacted by the US Trade Representative’s Section 301 port charges and tariffs.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:06:14 GMT

At first blush, the fees targeting US entities would affect Matson, Maersk Line and APL, part of the CMA CGM group.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:11:14 GMT

The carrier’s operational update did not provide profit and loss figures, but the declining revenue is an indication of tough times ahead as liners sail into their financial reporting season.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:53:15 GMT

But if current rate competition doesn’t possess the edge it did in prior years, the question is why and whether that matters if the overall effect is to substantially lower rates for shippers in a down market, writes Peter Tirschwell.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:33:16 GMT

The onus of calculating new US port fees that kick in next week falls on ocean carriers.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:16:15 GMT

In its request for proposals to develop Pier 500, the port will specify that it seeks to contract with a member company of the Pacific Maritime Association that pledges to follow the guidelines for terminal operations on the US West Coast.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:15:16 GMT

The vagueness of China’s potential retaliation against the US puts not just US-flag vessels under threat, but also any individuals and organizations accused of harming Beijing’s shipping interests.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:20:14 GMT

A string of storms in September has roiled vessel schedules and terminal operations throughout the region.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:24:15 GMT

A regulation change that went into effect over the weekend allows Beijing to penalize and block vessels from countries that it accuses of targeting its own shipping activities.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:13:14 GMT

Evergreen’s plan to focus on adding more tonnage between Asia and Latin America over the next five years comes as US import volume growth cools.

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:56:15 GMT

The jump in blank sailings comes as spot rates to the West Coast have fallen 30% over the past three weeks, with East Coast prices down almost 20%.

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:18:40 GMT

After initially holding back on blank sailings, carriers have announced additional capacity withdrawals to match the slowing demand ahead of Oct. 1, when Chinese factories close for eight days for the National Day holiday.

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:23:15 GMT

Forwarders said capacity utilization for USEC sailings out of West India has fallen to between 60% and 70% from the 80% to 90% level normally seen for the premier networks.

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:42:31 GMT

While the new fees “may pose certain operational challenges,” Cosco said it does not plan to remove any trans-Pacific services, reduce its ship deployments to the US, or impose new surcharges to cover the fees.

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:40:14 GMT

The waterway has the capacity to handle 36 daily transits, but ACP Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales told a media briefing the average is projected to land at only 33 next year.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:06:39 GMT

Outside of Cosco and OOCL, the new port fees will likely be a non-event for ocean carriers that have spent the summer rerouting Chinese ships away from the US.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:36:14 GMT

The bump in spot rates that was driven by the Sept. 1 GRI and blanked sailings in the eastbound trans-Pacific appears to be over, with rates this week headed lower, according to forwarders.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:15:15 GMT

Delivery of the fuel will begin immediately and build on a strategic collaboration Hapag-Lloyd established with Shell in 2023 to accelerate the decarbonization of its fleet.

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:49:17 GMT

The suspension of the TP9/WC6 service from Xiamen and Busan is the latest effort by carriers to stem declining container spot rates and adjusting capacity to softening demand.

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:35:15 GMT

The carrier said that network adjustments that began in April will allow it to eliminate the impact of new US port fees for ships built in China on its shipper customers while maintaining US port coverage.

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:16:14 GMT

US retailers increased September and October import volume expectations significantly, but it will not be enough to meet 2024 levels.

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:46:14 GMT

The fresh price increases vary between terminal operators and by export and import cargo, with most ranging between 5% and 15%, though running as high as 47% in one case.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:15:16 GMT

The migration of European carriers away from their traditional foreign “flags of convenience” to India’s emerging market is seen as a major maritime boost for New Delhi as it vigorously seeks private investment to drive economic growth.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:39:16 GMT

The carrier, as it seeks with BlackRock to acquire the majority of Hutchison Port Holdings, is developing a mega-terminal in New Orleans and another terminal in Baltimore.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:12:15 GMT

The company’s spending push is another sign that shipping and logistics multinationals are increasingly betting on India’s potential as an alternative maritime hub.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:22:15 GMT

But the state will pass, for now, on any proposals being pushed by port stakeholders to raise the height of the Vincent Thomas Bridge, a move that would allow bigger vessels to call at three of the port’s terminals.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:33:16 GMT

APM Terminals said the new $131 million berth would increase Mobile’s container capacity by 50%, with an eye on cargo owners that need to reach markets in the US Midwest and Southeast.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:43:14 GMT

A share in Eurogate’s CTH facility would give the carrier a firm foothold in Europe’s third-largest container port.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:20:15 GMT

Europe’s busiest container port has maintained its growth so far this year despite persistent congestion, intermittent strikes and growing geopolitical tensions.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:46:14 GMT

Micah Mallace said SC Ports needs to return its focus to serving cargo owners and carriers after recent below-market volume growth.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT

A meeting of the interested parties kicked off what will likely be a year-long process to select developers to design, build and operate the two terminals at Corozal on the Pacific side of the canal and Colón on the Atlantic that will cost a combined $2.6 billion.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:23:56 GMT

Congestion at Rotterdam and other North European ports such as Hamburg has been exacerbated by the increase in breakbulk and project cargo volumes from industrial and energy projects, which leaves ports struggling to cope.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:10:14 GMT

The early estimates coincide with prior forecasts of how much of the new port fees would fall on the two carriers, with their combined fee burden potentially reaching $2 billion in a year’s time should no changes be made to the fee structure.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:36:14 GMT

The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has been a test case of sorts for the Port of Virginia’s heavy-lift capabilities for future cargo opportunities.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:44:14 GMT

The Trump administration’s two nominees to fill open positions on the Federal Maritime Commission say ongoing enforcement of existing laws can help bring more efficiency to commercial shipping.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:20:19 GMT

Record container volumes resulted in greater port activity amid an increase in calls by vessels, trucks and trains, as well as increased use of cargo-handling equipment.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:15:15 GMT

The partnership is part of a broader effort to advance the development of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor via the Adriatic’s main port.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:57:14 GMT

The ocean carrier and logistics provider already has big investments in Panama but may lack dedicated berth space for ships if MSC swoops in on two big container terminals there.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:53:14 GMT

The top ocean carriers serving Colombo have kept their calls intact while others are skipping calls.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:13:14 GMT

The Virginia Port Authority said the longshore union’s lawsuit alleging violations of the master contract doesn’t give clear picture of when it knew about the new rail gantry cranes.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:11:16 GMT

Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach have seen no changes in demurrage billing practices since the Federal Maritime Commission’s demurrage rule was struck down by an appeals court.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:55:14 GMT

Industrial action by auxiliary workers in Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges is heavily disrupting operations in the region’s two busiest container ports.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:06:17 GMT

China’s new port fees on non-China-made vessels that are US-flagged or owned or controlled by US companies are forcing the Gemini Cooperation partners to transship via South Korea to avoid the multimillion-dollar hit.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:31:14 GMT

The ILWU is warning the state’s governor of political consequences, while maritime employers say the decision preserves the integrity of collective bargaining.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:50:14 GMT

But the move comes as China’s Transport Ministry launched an investigation into how the country’s maritime industry and supply chains will be impacted by the US Trade Representative’s Section 301 port charges and tariffs.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:06:14 GMT

At first blush, the fees targeting US entities would affect Matson, Maersk Line and APL, part of the CMA CGM group.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:11:14 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sunday to sign or veto a bill that ocean carriers and terminal operators say would derail current and future attempts to automate cargo-handling operations in the name of reducing stress on the state’s power grid.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:31:14 GMT

The average monthly year-over-year decline in imports from October through February is almost 16%, according to the latest Global Port Tracker.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:12:14 GMT

The fresh disruptions come as the Asia-Europe trade lane continues to present shippers with the worst schedule reliability among the major ocean corridors.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:58:14 GMT

Rail authorities have had to restrict or suspend train services into India’s busiest gateway multiple times in recent weeks in an attempt to clear the backlog of import containers trapped in port yards.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:04:36 GMT

Shaun Stevenson, who guided development of Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal and the port’s intermodal services to Chicago and eastern Canada, is leaving at year’s end after 28 years with the port, including the last seven as CEO.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:13:15 GMT

Micah Mallace, who served for over a decade at the port, will return to take the reins as chief executive.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:00:14 GMT

The Port of Mobile is now the deepest container port on the Gulf Coast, a region that has been limited on ship capacity because of service rotations through Houston’s shallower depth.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:52:14 GMT

The onus of calculating new US port fees that kick in next week falls on ocean carriers.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:16:15 GMT

The port will go ahead with the first phase of developing more container handling capability at its second-largest marine terminal, which is also providing temporary parking for big ships.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:37:14 GMT

Mario Cordero has frequently said that his goal as Long Beach’s port director was to grow cargo volumes while promoting environmental sustainability in port operations.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:30:14 GMT

In its request for proposals to develop Pier 500, the port will specify that it seeks to contract with a member company of the Pacific Maritime Association that pledges to follow the guidelines for terminal operations on the US West Coast.

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:15:16 GMT

Many drivers could be caught up in a growing US crackdown on non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, with California ground zero in that campaign.

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:39:14 GMT

Canadian transportation regulators are considering whether empty container fees are justified, following protests from shipowners and vessel operators.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:15:17 GMT

A string of storms in September has roiled vessel schedules and terminal operations throughout the region.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:24:15 GMT

The Port of Los Angeles is meeting with California state officials to promote its plan to extend the Vincent Thomas Bridge repair project to allow 23,000-TEU ships to call all six of its marine terminals.

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:56:16 GMT

Trade software vendor Altana released a tool this month designed to help US Customs and Border Protection match its ability to screen import goods at a level on par with new US regulations.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:22:15 GMT

The investigation by Australian authorities involves alleged share sales activity in late 2024 and early 2025 by Chairman Richard White and three employees.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:27:14 GMT

Companies large and small — from C.H. Robinson to ShipAngel — are unveiling new suites of AI agents to augment their customers’ capacities and help them organize unstructured data.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:31:15 GMT

The LTL carrier has used technology to drive its financial turnaround, with the latest example being a system that has slashed the number of missed pickups for shippers.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT

A range of vendors have emerged in recent years with a singular focus on improving coordination of truckload arrivals, keying on load prioritization and performance metrics.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:34:15 GMT

Upheaval in global trade is putting more pressure on forwarders to invest in automation to price their services quickly and more effectively, an area that startup Nexcade is targeting.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:55:15 GMT

“Stone age” thinking on technology to support breakbulk cargo moves has left engineering, procurement and construction companies in a tech void.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:27:15 GMT

The rise of code generation tools portends a future where even non-technical people can build software, potentially threatening the hold incumbent software-as-a-service providers have on logistics customers.

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:24:14 GMT

A frenzy of acquisition activity in the truckload market continued this week, with software provider Highway buying Newtrul, a marketplace founded to compete with DAT and Truckstop.com.

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:12:15 GMT

Augment and Happy Robot are the most recent examples of investors betting that artificial intelligence agents will transform the operations of logistics providers.

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:14:19 GMT

Fifteen of the 27 EU countries will postpone implementation of the customs risk analysis program for imports into the EU until the end of the year, including France, Belgium, Spain and Italy.

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:59:14 GMT

The race among providers to provide the dominant and trusted US load board is ramping up and is further fueled by growing concerns about freight theft.

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:52:13 GMT

Truck Parking Club commissioned a report to quantify the truck parking problem facing drivers and what costs trickle down to the rest of the industry.

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:20:14 GMT

The focus on incorporating returns technology for retailers is driven by data showing that the cost for them to acquire new customers far exceeds the cost of retaining existing customers.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:34:17 GMT

The data visibility company has long partnered with transportation management system providers to get broader access to shippers, but will now compete alongside those partners.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:17:14 GMT

The deal comes as freight marketplaces and solutions providers look to expand their services to offer carriers, shippers and brokers end-to-end platforms.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:42:17 GMT

The acquisition will allow Overhaul to incorporate FreightVerify’s visibility data that helps shippers and logistics providers measure when freight is at risk while in transit.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:17:18 GMT

The NMFTA’s preliminary freight charges API helps notify shippers of changes to charges, including reweighing and classification, before delivery and final invoicing.

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:25:14 GMT

Fragmentation and systems that don’t “talk to each other” are holding back the effective use of data in the project cargo industry, stakeholders say.

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:06:14 GMT

The all-Scandinavian takeover will combine data sources in a move designed to bring transparency and efficiency to how ocean freight is bought and sold, Xeneta CEO Patrick Berglund says.

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Outpost’s technology aims to answer key supply chain security questions and clarify visibility at terminal gates.

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:07:19 GMT

The funds will mostly be spent on further development of its platform for shippers, including investment in AI.

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:00:14 GMT

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association will oversee development of a truckload scheduling initiative among the Scheduling Standards Consortium’s 17 existing members.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:38:04 GMT

A wave of AI-based tools for software developers is likely to raise shipper expectations around the effectiveness and cost of logistics software applications.

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:38:15 GMT

The deal is DAT’s third in seven months as the freight marketplace seeks to build a multifaceted and trusted truckload transactional platform.

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:17:14 GMT

GenLogs is offering data on shipper drayage volumes, available carriers and asset location at the Port of Miami as part of a broadening of its highway sensor-based platform.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:18:14 GMT

Any investment by the largest trucking scale network in North America gives Truck Parking Club capital to expand its list of partner parking facilities.

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:50:14 GMT

Artificial intelligence tools can help shippers automate tasks such as entry filing and classification, but it’s unclear whether most importers want to take on that burden.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:55:13 GMT

Adoption of digital bills of lading has been stronger in Asia, but US traction is necessary to help container lines meet a 2030 commitment to fully move to electronic documents.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:15:20 GMT

The digital solution will be available for US imports this week and is set to roll out globally in August.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:25:14 GMT

OTR Solutions had alleged in a lawsuit that load board provider DAT violated a non-compete agreement by acquiring a rival factoring company.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:57:18 GMT

OTR Capital argues DAT, the largest load board for truckload freight in North America, violated a non-compete clause when it acquired factoring company Outgo in May.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:18:14 GMT

The lack of interoperability between a wide-ranging set of tracking hardware products presents an obstacle for customs authorities to overcome, a new report has found.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:59:53 GMT

Demand from Cargado’s freight broker customers to add US-Canada carriers to its vetted network led the company to move to the northern border.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:27:19 GMT

The change at the top of the freight-matching platform comes as the truckload sector enters the fourth year of a freight downturn that began in 2022.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:43:19 GMT

Pallet is building tools to automate functions such as data entry, email and web portal integrations across ordering, quoting and tracking in the logistics industry.

Wed, 28 May 2025 18:01:13 GMT

The company’s deal for E2open shows it is betting it can thread the needle between keeping its customers happy while targeting the customers of those customers.

Wed, 28 May 2025 16:20:14 GMT

The widely used forwarding software platform has long been acquisitive, but its pending purchase of logistics and planning platform E2open represents a new foray into shipper-focused technology.

Mon, 26 May 2025 13:57:14 GMT

The purchase of Outgo, founded in 2022, is meant to help DAT gather more transactional data but also to make its freight marketplace more complete for carriers and brokers.

Thu, 15 May 2025 20:09:14 GMT

Technology providers are rolling out artificial intelligence tools to help augment transportation teams and service providers with limited resources.

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:34:13 GMT