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Congestion choking Mundra Port threatens North India cargo flow

Container lines offering regular calls at India’s busiest port have told customers the landside logjam is causing considerable supply chain risks for the trade as train turnarounds remain increasingly chaotic.

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:19:14 GMT

Ocean market in trans-Pacific arrives at spot pricing tipping point

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

Dodd Fiori’s passing harks back to a bygone era in US shipping

The former NYK Line executive was a swashbuckling figure who epitomized an era of influential and charismatic US heads of European and Asian container lines — figures who dominated the US landscape with levels of authority that have long since given way to headquarter supremacy.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:16:22 GMT

DP World aims to run Carney-backed Montreal terminal

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is expected later this fall to announce the winning bid to run the Contrecoeur terminal.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:20:14 GMT

Niche carriers plan to ride out declining spot rates on the trans-Pacific

The carriers, because they offer services tailored to their customers’ needs, say they are “sheltered” somewhat from declining spot rates given they are able to charge a premium for those services.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:46:13 GMT

Shipper groups say terminal deals will bring labor peace to Australia’s wharves

The four-year pacts with Hutchison Ports Australia and Victoria International Container Terminal were confirmed by the Maritime Union of Australia on Thursday.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:21:14 GMT

EPCs emboldened by investments in energy, tech and defense projects

Revamped energy priorities in the US and data-related industrial projects are driving out-of-gauge cargo demand.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:59:14 GMT

External pressures putting ‘fungibility’ of container shipping at risk: analyst

The days where container ships could be seen as fungible assets used in flexible ways might be coming to an end, leading to inefficiencies — and higher costs — in global liner networks, writes Lars Jensen.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:57:04 GMT

Cosco H1 net profit ticks 4% higher amid ‘complex’ container shipping market

The Chinese state-controlled carrier said in an interim earnings statement the industry experienced a volatile first half of 2025 due to “tariff swings and lingering geopolitical tensions.”

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:31:14 GMT

Charleston’s Navy Base rail yard project faces delays, big cost overruns

The opening of the first phase of the port’s new on-dock rail yard will be delayed until next year, while the project faces a 42% increase in budgeted costs.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:42:14 GMT

ILA suing Virginia port, chief executive over rollout of new rail cranes

The union claims the Virginia Port Authority is tacitly violating the new master contract’s technology clauses through its influence over the port’s main terminal employer.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:53:16 GMT

European ports face continued congestion; Asia gateways saw mixed results in Q2: analysis

S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Global Port Congestion Analysis shows that half of Northern Europe’s ports reported year-over-year declines in port moves per hour in the second quarter, while Asian ports faced higher arrival process times and mixed efficiency results.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:11:14 GMT

DCSA turns to industry partners to drive shipping standards adoption

Tech services company WNS is being added as the Digital Container Shipping Association’s “execution arm” to embed standards into systems commonly used by carriers, forwarders and shippers.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:25:14 GMT

India-US liners adjust capacity to prepare for tariff-linked volume downturn

Local freight forwarders who spoke with the Journal of Commerce have reported three upcoming blank calls out of West India through the first half of September in anticipation of lower cargo lifts.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:33:14 GMT

Rocky stretch ahead for shippers, carriers in 2026 and beyond

Sentiment heard with greater frequency from within the industry and from financial analysts holds that overcapacity will overwhelm constraints on capacity in a possible multi-year swoon.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:21:14 GMT

Zim signals changes to Med network amid apparent Turkish port ban

The Israeli carrier said it’s taking steps to comply with a purported ban on its ships at Turkish ports as relations between the two countries sour over the war in Gaza.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:13:14 GMT

Ocean carriers intensify cost-cutting efforts as rates slide on major trades

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

Limited mileage range of EVs slowing US drayage adoption

Drayage operators say they want EV trucks because they’re cheaper to operate than conventional trucks but driving ranges limit usage.

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:39:14 GMT

Container lines begin shifting China-built ships out of US loops

The Premier Alliance is revamping a trans-Pacific service that would otherwise incur hundreds of millions of dollars in US port fees on Chinese-built vessels.

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:49:14 GMT

US tariff deals on vehicle imports stabilizing car carrier market: Höegh

Automobile carriers have benefited from falling charter rates to meet growing outbound vehicle moves from Asia.

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:44:14 GMT

Dodd Fiori, ex-NYK North America executive, dead at 82

Fiori joined NYK Line (North America) in 1990 as executive vice president with a mandate to grow the newly formed liner agency and position it closer to US-based BCOs.

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:19:26 GMT

OEMs adapt to US wind industry slowdown, yet bank on tax credit uptick

With uncertainty surrounding tariffs and renewable energy policy, wind turbine orders in the US fell 50% in the first half of 2025 year over year, the lowest since the early COVID-19 days in 2020.

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:57:14 GMT

Melvin steps down as SC Ports chief

Barbara Melvin was on the job for three years, with the Leatherman terminal dispute and capacity expansions taking up much of her tenure.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:05:07 GMT

Charleston’s Leatherman terminal eyes second berth by late 2026

The announcement of Leatherman’s expansion comes as MSC looks to bring in more trans-Atlantic services to call the terminal.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:35:09 GMT

Tariff battle suppressing Chinese market for US soybean, meat exports

US agriculture exporters say the ongoing trade standoff between Washington and Beijing has effectively shut them out of the key Chinese market, causing them to fear for their long-term survival.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:02:16 GMT

Tariff-linked trade pattern shifts could offset impact of US port fees: OOIL

The carrier said trans-Pacific services have been especially susceptible to the erosion of business and consumer confidence and the disruption to long-term planning caused by frequent shifts in US tariff policy.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:29:24 GMT

Trans-Atlantic carriers limit capacity cuts despite ongoing rate weakness

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

A sea of opportunities exists to swap transshipment for direct services

With a global capacity surplus in the offing, or already biting, now is a great time to invest and move capacity off surplus trades, writes Jeremy Masters.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:11:00 GMT

Tight Asia feeder capacity causing disruption for export, import shippers

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

MSC’s legal woes escalate in India after late-May ship capsizing

The incident has sparked a wave of claim filings from individual shippers and state authorities against the world’s largest container carrier, resulting in arrest orders for as many as five sister ships thus far.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:20:14 GMT

Trans-Pacific spot market exposure drags down Zim’s Q2 earnings

With 70% of its volume moving under spot rates, there was no escape from the volatile US-China tariff battle.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:34:14 GMT

US ports look to DOT to close big funding gap for project grants

US ports want the federal government to increase the amount set aside for infrastructure grants in the DOT’s next budget, saying ports are an integral part of the nation’s road and rail network.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:29:21 GMT

Sharp rise in Hamburg first-half volume driven by growth in Asian, Baltic trade

New carrier services improved connections between Hamburg and the Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia and India, while hinterland traffic has continued to develop.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:53:14 GMT

CMA CGM accelerates $232 million Syrian Med port expansion project

The development of the war-damaged Latakia International Container Terminal, which handles 95% of Syria’s containerized trade, is aimed at increasing the port’s handling capacity to 1 million TEUs.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:38:14 GMT

Toll of US tariffs begins to emerge on unsettled trans-Pacific

A sense of uncertainty — if not alarm — about future demand and tariff levels on China has slowed, and even paralyzed, some orders from small and medium-sized importers, four veteran forwarders told the Journal of Commerce.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:06:14 GMT

New TRAC offering reimagines pricing model for chassis use

A new method for billing for chassis usage involves GPS technology and geofencing, something TRAC hopes will encourage truckers and cargo owners to build a resilient fleet of equipment.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:53:14 GMT

Intra-Asia carriers see H1 profits surge on higher freight rates, cargo volumes

The upbeat results have led several carriers to invest in new tonnage, with vessels scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028.

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:00:14 GMT

Slow-moving digitalization is threat to project sector progress, EPCs warn

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

Xeneta expands shipping data footprint with acquisition of eeSea

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

MSC will expand Africa-US trade with new calls

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

Congestion choking Mundra Port threatens North India cargo flow

Container lines offering regular calls at India’s busiest port have told customers the landside logjam is causing considerable supply chain risks for the trade as train turnarounds remain increasingly chaotic.

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:19:14 GMT

Ocean market in trans-Pacific arrives at spot pricing tipping point

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

Dodd Fiori’s passing harks back to a bygone era in US shipping

The former NYK Line executive was a swashbuckling figure who epitomized an era of influential and charismatic US heads of European and Asian container lines — figures who dominated the US landscape with levels of authority that have long since given way to headquarter supremacy.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:16:22 GMT

Niche carriers plan to ride out declining spot rates on the trans-Pacific

The carriers, because they offer services tailored to their customers’ needs, say they are “sheltered” somewhat from declining spot rates given they are able to charge a premium for those services.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:46:13 GMT

Shipper groups say terminal deals will bring labor peace to Australia’s wharves

The four-year pacts with Hutchison Ports Australia and Victoria International Container Terminal were confirmed by the Maritime Union of Australia on Thursday.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:21:14 GMT

Cosco H1 net profit ticks 4% higher amid ‘complex’ container shipping market

The Chinese state-controlled carrier said in an interim earnings statement the industry experienced a volatile first half of 2025 due to “tariff swings and lingering geopolitical tensions.”

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:31:14 GMT

DCSA turns to industry partners to drive shipping standards adoption

Tech services company WNS is being added as the Digital Container Shipping Association’s “execution arm” to embed standards into systems commonly used by carriers, forwarders and shippers.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:25:14 GMT

India-US liners adjust capacity to prepare for tariff-linked volume downturn

Local freight forwarders who spoke with the Journal of Commerce have reported three upcoming blank calls out of West India through the first half of September in anticipation of lower cargo lifts.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:33:14 GMT

Rocky stretch ahead for shippers, carriers in 2026 and beyond

Sentiment heard with greater frequency from within the industry and from financial analysts holds that overcapacity will overwhelm constraints on capacity in a possible multi-year swoon.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:21:14 GMT

Zim signals changes to Med network amid apparent Turkish port ban

The Israeli carrier said it’s taking steps to comply with a purported ban on its ships at Turkish ports as relations between the two countries sour over the war in Gaza.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:13:14 GMT

Ocean carriers intensify cost-cutting efforts as rates slide on major trades

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

Container lines begin shifting China-built ships out of US loops

The Premier Alliance is revamping a trans-Pacific service that would otherwise incur hundreds of millions of dollars in US port fees on Chinese-built vessels.

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:49:14 GMT

Dodd Fiori, ex-NYK North America executive, dead at 82

Fiori joined NYK Line (North America) in 1990 as executive vice president with a mandate to grow the newly formed liner agency and position it closer to US-based BCOs.

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:19:26 GMT

OEMs adapt to US wind industry slowdown, yet bank on tax credit uptick

With uncertainty surrounding tariffs and renewable energy policy, wind turbine orders in the US fell 50% in the first half of 2025 year over year, the lowest since the early COVID-19 days in 2020.

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:57:14 GMT

Charleston’s Leatherman terminal eyes second berth by late 2026

The announcement of Leatherman’s expansion comes as MSC looks to bring in more trans-Atlantic services to call the terminal.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:35:09 GMT

Tariff battle suppressing Chinese market for US soybean, meat exports

US agriculture exporters say the ongoing trade standoff between Washington and Beijing has effectively shut them out of the key Chinese market, causing them to fear for their long-term survival.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:02:16 GMT

Tariff-linked trade pattern shifts could offset impact of US port fees: OOIL

The carrier said trans-Pacific services have been especially susceptible to the erosion of business and consumer confidence and the disruption to long-term planning caused by frequent shifts in US tariff policy.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:29:24 GMT

Trans-Atlantic carriers limit capacity cuts despite ongoing rate weakness

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

A sea of opportunities exists to swap transshipment for direct services

With a global capacity surplus in the offing, or already biting, now is a great time to invest and move capacity off surplus trades, writes Jeremy Masters.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:11:00 GMT

Tight Asia feeder capacity causing disruption for export, import shippers

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

MSC’s legal woes escalate in India after late-May ship capsizing

The incident has sparked a wave of claim filings from individual shippers and state authorities against the world’s largest container carrier, resulting in arrest orders for as many as five sister ships thus far.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:20:14 GMT

Trans-Pacific spot market exposure drags down Zim’s Q2 earnings

With 70% of its volume moving under spot rates, there was no escape from the volatile US-China tariff battle.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:34:14 GMT

CMA CGM accelerates $232 million Syrian Med port expansion project

The development of the war-damaged Latakia International Container Terminal, which handles 95% of Syria’s containerized trade, is aimed at increasing the port’s handling capacity to 1 million TEUs.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:38:14 GMT

Toll of US tariffs begins to emerge on unsettled trans-Pacific

A sense of uncertainty — if not alarm — about future demand and tariff levels on China has slowed, and even paralyzed, some orders from small and medium-sized importers, four veteran forwarders told the Journal of Commerce.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:06:14 GMT

Intra-Asia carriers see H1 profits surge on higher freight rates, cargo volumes

The upbeat results have led several carriers to invest in new tonnage, with vessels scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028.

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:00:14 GMT

Xeneta expands shipping data footprint with acquisition of eeSea

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

MSC will expand Africa-US trade with new calls

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

Asia-Europe ocean rates edging down despite ‘robust’ bookings

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

Shipper network ShiftX inks Asia joint venture with Unitrans

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

High cost of Gemini transition drags on Hapag-Lloyd’s H1 result

But the growing synergy and efficiencies of its Gemini network with Maersk are expected to generate significant savings over the next few quarters, CEO Rolf Habben Jansen says.

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:13:14 GMT

Whipsaw from Trump’s tariffs drove US container import record in July

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

Tariff turmoil to increase market volatility, supply chain disruption: HMM

Ports in Europe and Asia, especially Rotterdam, Antwerp, Singapore and Shanghai, have been grappling with congestion-related issues such as berthing and cargo delays for several months.

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:31:14 GMT

Yang Ming, Wan Hai profits drop on weaker volumes

Taiwan-based ocean carriers say US tariffs are taking a toll on trans-Pacific volumes.

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:59:14 GMT

Shipper cost pressures risk further fraying carrier relationships

US tariffs are fuel cost-cutting mandates, heaping pressure on cargo owners to push for lower ocean shipping rates even if at the expense of carrier relations.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:24:14 GMT

OOCL adds service to tap China-to-Mexico trade boom

OOCL’s newest express shuttle service from China to Mexico joins other carrier services linking the two and underscores the ongoing growth in trade between the two countries.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:30:14 GMT

Exporter rate ‘shopping’ exacerbating uneven India ocean service

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

US retailers project big year-over-year import declines to close out 2025

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

Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge as tariff frontloading ends

Following a July volume surge as US importers built inventory ahead of the sweeping US tariff rollout on Aug. 7, freighter airlines must now right-size capacity to match new demand levels.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:16:14 GMT

Maersk CEO vows to reach logistics profit margin target by year-end

But standing in the way of accelerated margin improvement is the volatile North American market to which the carrier is heavily exposed in logistics.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:40:18 GMT

Chinese brand expansion changing ‘fabric’ of global trade: Clerc

Globalization is accelerating on the back of the commercial success of Chinese companies that are taking market share on the global stage, according to the Maersk CEO.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:48:14 GMT

Congestion choking Mundra Port threatens North India cargo flow

Container lines offering regular calls at India’s busiest port have told customers the landside logjam is causing considerable supply chain risks for the trade as train turnarounds remain increasingly chaotic.

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:19:14 GMT

Ocean market in trans-Pacific arrives at spot pricing tipping point

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

Dodd Fiori’s passing harks back to a bygone era in US shipping

The former NYK Line executive was a swashbuckling figure who epitomized an era of influential and charismatic US heads of European and Asian container lines — figures who dominated the US landscape with levels of authority that have long since given way to headquarter supremacy.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:16:22 GMT

Niche carriers plan to ride out declining spot rates on the trans-Pacific

The carriers, because they offer services tailored to their customers’ needs, say they are “sheltered” somewhat from declining spot rates given they are able to charge a premium for those services.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:46:13 GMT

Cosco H1 net profit ticks 4% higher amid ‘complex’ container shipping market

The Chinese state-controlled carrier said in an interim earnings statement the industry experienced a volatile first half of 2025 due to “tariff swings and lingering geopolitical tensions.”

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:31:14 GMT

DCSA turns to industry partners to drive shipping standards adoption

Tech services company WNS is being added as the Digital Container Shipping Association’s “execution arm” to embed standards into systems commonly used by carriers, forwarders and shippers.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:25:14 GMT

India-US liners adjust capacity to prepare for tariff-linked volume downturn

Local freight forwarders who spoke with the Journal of Commerce have reported three upcoming blank calls out of West India through the first half of September in anticipation of lower cargo lifts.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:33:14 GMT

Rocky stretch ahead for shippers, carriers in 2026 and beyond

Sentiment heard with greater frequency from within the industry and from financial analysts holds that overcapacity will overwhelm constraints on capacity in a possible multi-year swoon.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:21:14 GMT

Zim signals changes to Med network amid apparent Turkish port ban

The Israeli carrier said it’s taking steps to comply with a purported ban on its ships at Turkish ports as relations between the two countries sour over the war in Gaza.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:13:14 GMT

Ocean carriers intensify cost-cutting efforts as rates slide on major trades

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

Container lines begin shifting China-built ships out of US loops

The Premier Alliance is revamping a trans-Pacific service that would otherwise incur hundreds of millions of dollars in US port fees on Chinese-built vessels.

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:49:14 GMT

Dodd Fiori, ex-NYK North America executive, dead at 82

Fiori joined NYK Line (North America) in 1990 as executive vice president with a mandate to grow the newly formed liner agency and position it closer to US-based BCOs.

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:19:26 GMT

Charleston’s Leatherman terminal eyes second berth by late 2026

The announcement of Leatherman’s expansion comes as MSC looks to bring in more trans-Atlantic services to call the terminal.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:35:09 GMT

Tariff-linked trade pattern shifts could offset impact of US port fees: OOIL

The carrier said trans-Pacific services have been especially susceptible to the erosion of business and consumer confidence and the disruption to long-term planning caused by frequent shifts in US tariff policy.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:29:24 GMT

Trans-Atlantic carriers limit capacity cuts despite ongoing rate weakness

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

A sea of opportunities exists to swap transshipment for direct services

With a global capacity surplus in the offing, or already biting, now is a great time to invest and move capacity off surplus trades, writes Jeremy Masters.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:11:00 GMT

Tight Asia feeder capacity causing disruption for export, import shippers

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

MSC’s legal woes escalate in India after late-May ship capsizing

The incident has sparked a wave of claim filings from individual shippers and state authorities against the world’s largest container carrier, resulting in arrest orders for as many as five sister ships thus far.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:20:14 GMT

Trans-Pacific spot market exposure drags down Zim’s Q2 earnings

With 70% of its volume moving under spot rates, there was no escape from the volatile US-China tariff battle.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:34:14 GMT

Intra-Asia carriers see H1 profits surge on higher freight rates, cargo volumes

The upbeat results have led several carriers to invest in new tonnage, with vessels scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028.

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:00:14 GMT

MSC will expand Africa-US trade with new calls

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

Shipper network ShiftX inks Asia joint venture with Unitrans

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

High cost of Gemini transition drags on Hapag-Lloyd’s H1 result

But the growing synergy and efficiencies of its Gemini network with Maersk are expected to generate significant savings over the next few quarters, CEO Rolf Habben Jansen says.

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:13:14 GMT

Tariff turmoil to increase market volatility, supply chain disruption: HMM

Ports in Europe and Asia, especially Rotterdam, Antwerp, Singapore and Shanghai, have been grappling with congestion-related issues such as berthing and cargo delays for several months.

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:31:14 GMT

Yang Ming, Wan Hai profits drop on weaker volumes

Taiwan-based ocean carriers say US tariffs are taking a toll on trans-Pacific volumes.

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:59:14 GMT

OOCL adds service to tap China-to-Mexico trade boom

OOCL’s newest express shuttle service from China to Mexico joins other carrier services linking the two and underscores the ongoing growth in trade between the two countries.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:30:14 GMT

Exporter rate ‘shopping’ exacerbating uneven India ocean service

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

US retailers project big year-over-year import declines to close out 2025

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

Maersk CEO vows to reach logistics profit margin target by year-end

But standing in the way of accelerated margin improvement is the volatile North American market to which the carrier is heavily exposed in logistics.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:40:18 GMT

Chinese brand expansion changing ‘fabric’ of global trade: Clerc

Globalization is accelerating on the back of the commercial success of Chinese companies that are taking market share on the global stage, according to the Maersk CEO.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:48:14 GMT

High Gemini reliability lays groundwork for premium rate discussions: Maersk CEO

Vincent Clerc said while the solid on-time performance levels had to be maintained before any commercial discussions would be held with customers, the time was coming.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:34:14 GMT

India-Med rates race higher as blank sailings continue to tighten capacity

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

Ocean carriers still have cards to play despite weakening container market

Trans-Pacific rates are falling sharply, but the ability of carriers to withdraw capacity, the potential for continued diversions away from the Red Sea, and long-term changes to the global trade landscape due to US tariff policy mean liners have levers to pull.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:46:55 GMT

Red Sea ‘revival’ taking place as regional carriers lead the way

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

New US sanctions on Iran cut SeaLead’s vessel fleet by one-third

The sanctions list targets the shipping interests of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of Ali Shamkhani, a political adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:15:14 GMT

Matson expects dampened peak season after tariff-driven rush in Q2

The trans-Pacific carrier said China volumes were whipsawed by the Trump administration’s trade policy, with shippers likely to slow their ordering during the third quarter.

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:03:14 GMT

ONE cuts profit forecast as falling rates, excess capacity weigh on carriers

Trade uncertainties are limiting visibility for the latter half of the carrier’s fiscal year, prompting it to significantly reduce its profit expectations.

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:20:14 GMT

Busan aims to boost transshipment volumes with new $573 million feeder terminal

Development of the new terminal comes as gains in transshipment volumes are outpacing the increase in gateway cargo at Busan, where transshipment business has been bolstered by the launch of the Gemini Cooperation earlier this year.

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:12:13 GMT

India-US carriers likely to kill August rate hikes amid new tariff uncertainty

Local liner sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce signaled that carriers would cancel increase notices scheduled for Aug. 1 and instead extend existing prices through the first half of the month.

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:00:14 GMT

US tariff volatility no longer driving trans-Pacific trade plans

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

Ocean carriers intensify cost-cutting efforts as rates slide on major trades

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

Trans-Atlantic carriers limit capacity cuts despite ongoing rate weakness

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

MSC will expand Africa-US trade with new calls

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

US retailers project big year-over-year import declines to close out 2025

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

Trans-Atlantic trade dispute averted as US, EU reach weekend deal

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

Volvo faces $1.2 billion write-down as US tariffs erode profitability

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

Strong H1 volumes, space crunch keep Antwerp terminals under pressure

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

OOCL’s Q2 revenue slides on lower trans-Pacific, Asia-Europe rates

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

Trans-Atlantic ocean trade readies for end to 90-day pause on US tariffs

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

Quick-hit, tariff-driven import surge on tap for US West Coast ports

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

Ocean carriers flex tonnage control, but overcapacity is mounting

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

Months of congestion ahead for North Europe ports: Antwerp-Bruges

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

Appeals court temporarily restores US tariffs

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

Federal court ruling blocking tariffs resets shipping outlook

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

USWC recovered import market share last year amid East, Gulf coast labor woes

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

US retailers project first year-over-year import cut in 19 months as tariffs bite

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

Top 100 Importer/Exporter Rankings: Largest US shippers outpace hot market

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

No end to the congestion choking gateway ports in North Europe

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

Antwerp-Bruges passes Rotterdam to become Europe’s busiest box port

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

Fewer drinkers keep lid on US wine and spirits imports

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

Uncertain trade environment especially fraught for US ag shippers

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

Scaled back USTR port tariff to hit Chinese carriers hardest

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

Early signs of rising tariff-driven demand emerge on the trans-Atlantic

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

US tariffs could help undo solid start to 2025 for ocean carriers

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

Gemini Cooperation holds early lead on ocean service reliability: analysts

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

US retailers issue big downgrade in import forecast amid expected tariff pullback

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

Cosco on course for big jump in first-quarter net profit

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

Plan to tax Chinese ships turned maritime malaise into ‘brainstorming session’

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

Maersk holds top spot for US Gulf import carriers in 2024; MSC leads for exports

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

Jittery US wine coalition urges hold on EU imports over Trump tariff threat

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

Tariff uncertainty prompts US retailers to downgrade spring import forecast

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

Mediterranean-US East Coast container services get revamp for 2025

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

Import upgrade from US retailers comes despite Trump tariff uncertainty

But Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett said US port cargo “could be badly hit” if tariffs on Asian and European countries increase prices and prompt US consumers to buy less.

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:32:15 GMT

Ocean carriers warn of disruption as storms bear down on Europe

Ports in the UK are already seeing rising operational delays as a string of storms moves in from the Atlantic and major ports in Europe issue high wind warnings.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:15:16 GMT

CU Lines claims Amazon backed out of service contract as ocean rates fell

The FMC complaint is a rare instance of a container line accusing a shipper of not living up to the terms of a service contract.

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:50:08 GMT

Maersk rejigs standalone services ahead of Gemini Cooperation launch

The ocean carrier made the changes ahead of the launch of its partnership with Hapag-Lloyd, referring shippers to the new alliance’s services as an alternative.

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:28:14 GMT

Cosco forecasts 95% jump in 2024 net profit on robust volumes, freight rates

The carrier’s top-line financials are a clear signal that container shipping is firmly back in profitable territory following a poor end to 2023 that left several carriers nursing losses.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:09:14 GMT

Limited disruption likely as new carrier alliances roll out: Alphaliner

With the threat of a US port strike averted, the transition to new global service networks will not be accompanied by widespread disruption, the analyst believes.

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:45:15 GMT

High price to pay for non-compliance with FuelEU rules: Lloyd’s Register

Carriers adopting a “wait-and-see” approach to the new regulation will face significant penalties and a potential loss of income from decarbonization-focused customers, according to a report from the classification society.

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:08:14 GMT

Continued volatility to keep container line profits on course in 2025

Despite a glut of capacity on the water, Suez Canal diversions and healthy volumes will keep container shipping vessel supply tight, analysts predict.

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:25:14 GMT

Ocean market in trans-Pacific arrives at spot pricing tipping point

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

Asia-Europe ocean rates edging down despite ‘robust’ bookings

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

Exporter rate ‘shopping’ exacerbating uneven India ocean service

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

India-Med rates race higher as blank sailings continue to tighten capacity

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

CH Robinson cautious on second-half outlook amid trade volatility

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

DB Schenker adds to DSV coffers as multi-year integration begins

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

US tariff volatility no longer driving trans-Pacific trade plans

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

Post-tariff foreign currency headwinds hit Kuehne + Nagel’s H1, Q2 profit

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

India-Europe rates strengthen on peak season space demand, capacity cuts

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

Container lines pull back on India-US pricing push

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

Excess capacity sinks planned July 1 rate increase in eastbound trans-Pacific

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

Mexico-US ocean market expands amid growing nearshoring interest

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

Cosco/OOCL saw big gains in US imports from Asia in early 2025

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

Targeted takeovers drive M&A activity among smaller global forwarders

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

China-ECSA spot rates climb amid bullish market pressure

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

Pause in tariff hikes drives big gains in trans-Pacific spot rates

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

Appeals court temporarily restores US tariffs

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

Restrained capacity sparks India-US ocean rate momentum

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

Federal court ruling blocking tariffs resets shipping outlook

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

India-US West Coast rates jump as capacity suffers from Asia cargo rush

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

UK-EU trade deal designed to ease Brexit-driven border frictions

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

Trans-Pacific carriers announce massive June rate hikes

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

Eastbound trans-Pac spot rates in revival mode in wake of US-China trade deal

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

US retailers project first year-over-year import cut in 19 months as tariffs bite

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

Port-focused US logistics provider takes majority stake in Mexican forwarder

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

US ocean freight from China fell ‘significantly’: Expeditors

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

NYSHEX enters container index fray targeting floating rate contract adoption

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

C.H. Robinson’s forwarding business faces muddy Q2 on China uncertainty

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

DSV embarks on ‘mammoth test’ as DB Schenker integration begins: CEO

After getting the year off to a solid start in the first quarter, Jens Lund said the real work begins now to bring the two global forwarders together under the DSV brand.

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:29:14 GMT

CEVA expands reach in Turkey with $440 million acquisition

If regulatory approval is achieved, the deal will nearly double the size of CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA Logistics’ footprint in a rapidly expanding region.

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:04:14 GMT

US exporters see rise in canceled orders from Chinese buyers amid trade war

The export decline is already showing up in some data, with bookings for US exports to China for the week of April 8–15 down 5.4% from the prior week.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:12:14 GMT

Europe on alert to track any wave of diverted Chinese imports

With the door to US trade effectively slammed shut by tariffs, Chinese manufacturers are urgently looking for alternative markets in which to offload their surplus inventory.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:20:06 GMT

Last regulatory hurdles cleared for DSV takeover of DB Schenker

With the integration now set to begin, DSV has announced a round of executive appointments with candidates promoted from within both DSV and DB Schenker.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:59:17 GMT

Trans-Pacific blank sailings set to rise after China bookings drop sharply

Some ships are leaving China just half-full as the Trump administration’s rush of tariffs sends shippers into contortions about what to do with their freight.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:24:14 GMT

Tariff uncertainty causes plunge in US cargo bookings at Asia load ports

And the chilling effect of the tariffs is extending further down the calendar, with forwarders in the trans-Pacific saying US retailers are holding off making purchase orders with factories in Asia for fall and holiday merchandise for 30 to 60 days.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:41:14 GMT

US retailers issue big downgrade in import forecast amid expected tariff pullback

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

Trans-Pac GRI offers resistance to retailers’ push for lower contract rates

A general rate increase implemented by carriers in the eastbound trans-Pacific on April 1 has largely stuck, giving shippers less leverage in attempting to lower contract rates for 2025–26 service year.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:53:14 GMT

‘K’ Line to expand logistics operations in joint venture with Kamigumi

The deal will merge “K” Lines’ traditional logistics activities in ocean and air freight with Kamigumi’s niche business in project cargo logistics.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:59:14 GMT

New US tariffs forcing shippers to recalculate supply chains on the fly

Some US-based shippers are racing to beat the April 9 imposition of new tariffs on most goods, while others are holding back product in Asia on the chance the levies will be reduced by President Donald Trump, whose tariff implementation strategy in recent weeks has been marked by a large dose of impulsiveness.

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:05:14 GMT

Largest US importers finalizing contracts in ‘unsettled’ trans-Pacific

Shippers, carriers and forwarders say uncertainty around consumer demand, tariffs and geopolitical disruptions has produced a wider range of service contract rates this year.

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:51:13 GMT

Ocean carriers intensify cost-cutting efforts as rates slide on major trades

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

Tight Asia feeder capacity causing disruption for export, import shippers

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

Asia-Europe ocean rates edging down despite ‘robust’ bookings

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

Shipper network ShiftX inks Asia joint venture with Unitrans

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

Whipsaw from Trump’s tariffs drove US container import record in July

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

Exporter rate ‘shopping’ exacerbating uneven India ocean service

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

India-Med rates race higher as blank sailings continue to tighten capacity

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

Red Sea ‘revival’ taking place as regional carriers lead the way

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

New Houthi attacks slash MPV northbound transits via Red Sea

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

Wave of Asian boxes to hit congested North Europe ports in August–September

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

India-Europe rates strengthen on peak season space demand, capacity cuts

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

CMA CGM, TotalEnergies ink deal to jointly operate LNG bunkering vessel

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

MPV availability likely to tighten in aftermath of latest Houthi attacks

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

Africa diversions drive sharp rise in ocean carrier emissions

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

OOCL’s Q2 revenue slides on lower trans-Pacific, Asia-Europe rates

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

CMA CGM ends existing Indian VSAs with Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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

MSC outstripping rivals on new capacity for 2025: Alphaliner

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

Europe’s port congestion forcing Gemini to switch up Asia service

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

Hapag-Lloyd megaships serve West Africa via Tanger Med hub

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

Ocean carriers adjust calls as congestion chokes European hubs

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

Trans-Pacific sailing into slowdown; Asia-Europe outlook brightens: analysts

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

Ocean carriers flex tonnage control, but overcapacity is mounting

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

Carriers ‘stand ready’ to cut Persian Gulf calls as security threat escalates

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

Months of congestion ahead for North Europe ports: Antwerp-Bruges

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

India-Europe ocean rates rebound on space, equipment pressures

Forwarders moving cargo on monthly contracts have pegged average week-to-week gains at $200 to $300 per FEU for bookings from West India to Felixstowe/London Gateway or Rotterdam.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:42:31 GMT

Robust demand emerges on Asia-Europe ocean trade as peak season begins

But all eyes are on the July 9 end to the 90-day pause on US tariffs that forwarders believe will determine the level of demand through the rest of the year.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:39:18 GMT

MSC juggles India-Europe network rotations amid Asia cargo rush

Adding to recent capacity cutbacks, the carrier has redeployed vessels serving its premier Himalaya Express service between India, Europe and the Mediterranean onto Asian trades.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:50:14 GMT

Asia-Europe ocean rates spike on congestion, capacity shift

Labor shortages and low water levels in Europe are intensifying persistent port bottlenecks, while the trans-Pacific demand is pulling vessels out of Asia-Europe.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:15:14 GMT

CMA CGM unveils plans for Suez return on India-Mediterranean service

The Marseille-based carrier has finalized operational plans to shift vessels deployed on its MEDEX service back to the normal sailing journey through the Suez Canal beginning next month, sources say.

Tue, 27 May 2025 14:36:23 GMT

Ocean carriers line up hefty rate hikes on oversupplied Asia-Europe trade

The carriers want to raise prices by more than 50% in a bid to stem the slide in rates that began at the end of December and is showing no signs of slowing.

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:28:14 GMT

CMA CGM fleet will not need to pay Chinese tonnage tax: CFO

With less than half of CMA CGM’s fleet built in China, CFO Ramon Fernandez believes US services can be structured to avoid the incoming tonnage fees.

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:14:14 GMT

Overcapacity, trade seasonality push India-Europe rates to multi-year low

On top of the persistent pressure of overcapacity and muted demand, industry sources have also linked the market softening to the historical seasonal pattern of the Indian export trade.

Wed, 14 May 2025 16:28:14 GMT

Yang Ming expects stable Q2 on non-US-China trades

The carrier was commenting after reporting its first-quarter results along with Taiwan’s other two mainline carriers, Evergreen Marine and Wan Hai Lines.

Tue, 13 May 2025 15:48:14 GMT

West India container trade facing delays, vessel skips after regional tensions

Despite a ceasefire announced over the weekend between India and Pakistan, the combined impact of the recent tensions and enhanced port security protocols has left container supply chains out of India’s west coast corridor in a state of flux.

Mon, 12 May 2025 13:49:21 GMT

US-Houthi ceasefire claim not sufficient for carrier return to Red Sea: Maersk

There remains no guarantee of safety for ships, crew and cargo passing through the waterway, which means it would likely be out of bounds for the rest of the year, says CEO Vincent Clerc.

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:54:17 GMT

CMA CGM levies emergency surcharges on Pakistani trade amid India tensions

Sources anticipate the additional rerouting costs in the region will force other ocean carriers to follow suit on similar surcharges.

Thu, 08 May 2025 13:44:18 GMT

Apparent Houthi ceasefire raises container shipping overcapacity risk

The freeing up of vessel capacity that has been diverted around southern Africa for the past 18 months could inject as much as 2 million TEUs of functional capacity into the global container shipping market.

Tue, 06 May 2025 21:12:14 GMT

India’s ban on Pakistan cargo raises disruption risk

The restrictions have “effectively” made direct vessel calls to either Karachi or Port Qasim on India services operationally impossible, according to major container lines.

Mon, 05 May 2025 18:24:14 GMT

Shift in ocean capacity from trans-Pacific spells trouble for Asia-Europe

While ongoing port congestion in North Europe and longer voyages around the Cape of Good Hope will help to absorb incoming vessels, it will also leave the trade lane open to volatile shifts in capacity that cannot be planned for, a Journal of Commerce webinar was told.

Fri, 02 May 2025 14:33:14 GMT

No end to the congestion choking gateway ports in North Europe

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

Ocean market in trans-Pacific arrives at spot pricing tipping point

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

Niche carriers plan to ride out declining spot rates on the trans-Pacific

The carriers, because they offer services tailored to their customers’ needs, say they are “sheltered” somewhat from declining spot rates given they are able to charge a premium for those services.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:46:13 GMT

Cosco H1 net profit ticks 4% higher amid ‘complex’ container shipping market

The Chinese state-controlled carrier said in an interim earnings statement the industry experienced a volatile first half of 2025 due to “tariff swings and lingering geopolitical tensions.”

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:31:14 GMT

Ocean carriers intensify cost-cutting efforts as rates slide on major trades

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

OEMs adapt to US wind industry slowdown, yet bank on tax credit uptick

With uncertainty surrounding tariffs and renewable energy policy, wind turbine orders in the US fell 50% in the first half of 2025 year over year, the lowest since the early COVID-19 days in 2020.

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:57:14 GMT

Tariff battle suppressing Chinese market for US soybean, meat exports

US agriculture exporters say the ongoing trade standoff between Washington and Beijing has effectively shut them out of the key Chinese market, causing them to fear for their long-term survival.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:02:16 GMT

Tariff-linked trade pattern shifts could offset impact of US port fees: OOIL

The carrier said trans-Pacific services have been especially susceptible to the erosion of business and consumer confidence and the disruption to long-term planning caused by frequent shifts in US tariff policy.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:29:24 GMT

Tight Asia feeder capacity causing disruption for export, import shippers

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

Trans-Pacific spot market exposure drags down Zim’s Q2 earnings

With 70% of its volume moving under spot rates, there was no escape from the volatile US-China tariff battle.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:34:14 GMT

Toll of US tariffs begins to emerge on unsettled trans-Pacific

A sense of uncertainty — if not alarm — about future demand and tariff levels on China has slowed, and even paralyzed, some orders from small and medium-sized importers, four veteran forwarders told the Journal of Commerce.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:06:14 GMT

Whipsaw from Trump’s tariffs drove US container import record in July

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

OOCL adds service to tap China-to-Mexico trade boom

OOCL’s newest express shuttle service from China to Mexico joins other carrier services linking the two and underscores the ongoing growth in trade between the two countries.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:30:14 GMT

Exporter rate ‘shopping’ exacerbating uneven India ocean service

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

US retailers project big year-over-year import declines to close out 2025

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

Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge as tariff frontloading ends

Following a July volume surge as US importers built inventory ahead of the sweeping US tariff rollout on Aug. 7, freighter airlines must now right-size capacity to match new demand levels.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:16:14 GMT

Chinese brand expansion changing ‘fabric’ of global trade: Clerc

Globalization is accelerating on the back of the commercial success of Chinese companies that are taking market share on the global stage, according to the Maersk CEO.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:48:14 GMT

Tariff realities prompt growth in ‘origin-controlled’ cargo on trans-Pacific

The reasons for the increase are largely tariff-related, sources say, as market participants adjust to the possibility of permanently higher tariff levels imposed by the Trump administration.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:29:07 GMT

Matson expects dampened peak season after tariff-driven rush in Q2

The trans-Pacific carrier said China volumes were whipsawed by the Trump administration’s trade policy, with shippers likely to slow their ordering during the third quarter.

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:03:14 GMT

India-US carriers likely to kill August rate hikes amid new tariff uncertainty

Local liner sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce signaled that carriers would cancel increase notices scheduled for Aug. 1 and instead extend existing prices through the first half of the month.

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:00:14 GMT

Tariff volatility puts smaller US importers in planning limbo

Higher costs and shifting deadlines are making business difficult for small cargo owners and those shipping low-value goods.

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:08:13 GMT

US tariff volatility no longer driving trans-Pacific trade plans

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

CMA CGM’s Q2 earnings slide as geopolitics, tariffs hit shipping business

The Marseilles-based carrier said the unstable operating environment was disrupting trade flows and leading to growing uncertainty about demand in the major markets.

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:46:18 GMT

Ocean frontloading cuts air freight demand on trans-Pacific

The 90-day pause in tariffs was long enough for US importers to advance most of their cargo shipments by ocean, according to analysts.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:11:17 GMT

MSC to launch new USEC-Oceania weekly service in February

Volumes from Oceania to the US East Coast have grown steadily during the past five years, with this June recording the most imports ever for a single month.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:28:14 GMT

Looming August tariff deadline prompts carriers to pull trans-Pacific capacity

US shippers have pulled forward as much cargo as they can ahead of the latest deadlines for higher US tariffs, leaving carriers little choice but to cancel more voyages.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:49:14 GMT

Whiplash of US tariff policy forces importers into ‘wait-and-see’ mode

US retailers are, not surprisingly, importing only what is “absolutely necessary” given the frequent changes in new tariffs and tariff deadlines announced by the Trump administration, writes Lars Jensen.

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:12:14 GMT

Reefer fleet growth yet to show in availability of equipment

Despite significant injections of reefer capacity in early 2025, US cold chain stakeholders say they continue to face equipment scarcity issues.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:56:14 GMT

OOCL’s Q2 revenue slides on lower trans-Pacific, Asia-Europe rates

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

CMA CGM ends existing Indian VSAs with Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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

Taiwan’s ‘Big Three’ carriers see falling Q2 revenues as demand slump begins

Trans-Pacific carriers are facing rapidly declining demand and freight rates on the trade lane as the frontloading that occurred during the 90-day pause on new US tariffs — now extended to Aug. 1 — has largely lost steam.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:51:14 GMT

MSC outstripping rivals on new capacity for 2025: Alphaliner

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

US retailers upgrade import forecast after tariff deadline extended to Aug. 1

But the mini rush will be short-lived, with imports falling month to month between August and November, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates said in their latest Global Port Tracker.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:56:13 GMT

Container lines cutting trans-Pacific capacity overhang

In the latest course correction in the US’ busiest trade lane, carriers are set to deploy less tonnage in August as spot rates fall and retail import forecasts weaken.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:04:14 GMT

Container capacity from Asia to East Coast of South America loosens significantly

Carriers are pulling back on their blanking campaigns on the Asia-ECSA lane in July after two months of blanking campaigns largely neutralized capacity additions to the lane.

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:55:13 GMT

Container lines pull back on India-US pricing push

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

Excess capacity sinks planned July 1 rate increase in eastbound trans-Pacific

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

Hede Shipping to launch third expedited service from China to Los Angeles

Although spot rates from Asia to the US are dropping due to waning demand and overcapacity, the carrier is zeroing in on the e-commerce sector with its expedited transit times and the quick delivery of containers upon discharge from vessels.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:38:14 GMT

UWL locks in new vessel partner for trans-Pacific Vietnam service

Swire, UWL’s original partner for the express service to Seattle, will phase out its vessels during July while new partner Emirate Shipping Line rotates into the loop.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:53:18 GMT

Trans-Pacific sailing into slowdown; Asia-Europe outlook brightens: analysts

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

Poor ocean reliability presents major challenge for US ag exporters

With little relief forthcoming, cargo owners need to build delays into their shipping plans as port and ship capacity remain tight, speakers at the Agriculture Transportation Coalition’s annual meeting said.

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:41:17 GMT

Congestion choking Mundra Port threatens North India cargo flow

Container lines offering regular calls at India’s busiest port have told customers the landside logjam is causing considerable supply chain risks for the trade as train turnarounds remain increasingly chaotic.

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:19:14 GMT

DP World aims to run Carney-backed Montreal terminal

The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is expected later this fall to announce the winning bid to run the Contrecoeur terminal.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:20:14 GMT

Shipper groups say terminal deals will bring labor peace to Australia’s wharves

The four-year pacts with Hutchison Ports Australia and Victoria International Container Terminal were confirmed by the Maritime Union of Australia on Thursday.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:21:14 GMT

Charleston’s Navy Base rail yard project faces delays, big cost overruns

The opening of the first phase of the port’s new on-dock rail yard will be delayed until next year, while the project faces a 42% increase in budgeted costs.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:42:14 GMT

ILA suing Virginia port, chief executive over rollout of new rail cranes

The union claims the Virginia Port Authority is tacitly violating the new master contract’s technology clauses through its influence over the port’s main terminal employer.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:53:16 GMT

European ports face continued congestion; Asia gateways saw mixed results in Q2: analysis

S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Global Port Congestion Analysis shows that half of Northern Europe’s ports reported year-over-year declines in port moves per hour in the second quarter, while Asian ports faced higher arrival process times and mixed efficiency results.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:11:14 GMT

India-US liners adjust capacity to prepare for tariff-linked volume downturn

Local freight forwarders who spoke with the Journal of Commerce have reported three upcoming blank calls out of West India through the first half of September in anticipation of lower cargo lifts.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:33:14 GMT

Rocky stretch ahead for shippers, carriers in 2026 and beyond

Sentiment heard with greater frequency from within the industry and from financial analysts holds that overcapacity will overwhelm constraints on capacity in a possible multi-year swoon.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:21:14 GMT

Zim signals changes to Med network amid apparent Turkish port ban

The Israeli carrier said it’s taking steps to comply with a purported ban on its ships at Turkish ports as relations between the two countries sour over the war in Gaza.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:13:14 GMT

Limited mileage range of EVs slowing US drayage adoption

Drayage operators say they want EV trucks because they’re cheaper to operate than conventional trucks but driving ranges limit usage.

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:39:14 GMT

Container lines begin shifting China-built ships out of US loops

The Premier Alliance is revamping a trans-Pacific service that would otherwise incur hundreds of millions of dollars in US port fees on Chinese-built vessels.

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:49:14 GMT

Melvin steps down as SC Ports chief

Barbara Melvin was on the job for three years, with the Leatherman terminal dispute and capacity expansions taking up much of her tenure.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:05:07 GMT

Charleston’s Leatherman terminal eyes second berth by late 2026

The announcement of Leatherman’s expansion comes as MSC looks to bring in more trans-Atlantic services to call the terminal.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:35:09 GMT

US ports look to DOT to close big funding gap for project grants

US ports want the federal government to increase the amount set aside for infrastructure grants in the DOT’s next budget, saying ports are an integral part of the nation’s road and rail network.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:29:21 GMT

Sharp rise in Hamburg first-half volume driven by growth in Asian, Baltic trade

New carrier services improved connections between Hamburg and the Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia and India, while hinterland traffic has continued to develop.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:53:14 GMT

CMA CGM accelerates $232 million Syrian Med port expansion project

The development of the war-damaged Latakia International Container Terminal, which handles 95% of Syria’s containerized trade, is aimed at increasing the port’s handling capacity to 1 million TEUs.

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:38:14 GMT

Pasha picks up GSC’s Pacific Northwest transload businesses in court sale

The US-based ocean carrier and logistics company paid about $2 million for the two transload specialists following the July shutdown of GSC.

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:47:13 GMT

Whipsaw from Trump’s tariffs drove US container import record in July

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

New Houston berth to enhance post-Panamax handling

The nearly two-year project to complete Bayport’s Wharf 7 will allow the terminal to handle more ships as work on widening the Houston Ship Channel continues.

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:49:13 GMT

Underinvestment exposes European ports to systematic bottlenecks

A cautious approach to investment in network and terminal infrastructure is not keeping pace with market growth.

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:09:14 GMT

US retailers project big year-over-year import declines to close out 2025

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

New Jersey’s proposed worker classification rule hangs over port truckers

The new rule, a second attempt at requiring the so-called ABC test for workers in the state, has drawn opposition from multiple groups, with port trucking among the affected industries.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:33:15 GMT

Vingroup to start building $14 billion Haiphong port, logistics hub next year

Vietnam’s largest conglomerate said the complex will be developed in three phases between 2026 and 2040 and include a container terminal with at least six berths.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:05:15 GMT

Industry veteran tapped as new CEO of Harbor Trucking Association

Robert Loya takes the helm of HTA as the drayage industry struggles with stagnant pricing power, increased operating costs and strong competition from new entrants, including AI-enabled platforms.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:49:46 GMT

Second California drayage operator shuts business, cites electric truck costs

TGS Logistics said state grants for electric trucks failed to stem higher costs for new equipment amid a soft rate environment.

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:56:14 GMT

Big US ports ask Congress to follow law for equal funding of dredging work

Ports say they stand to lose about $1 billion in funding for maintenance work because the US Army Corps of Engineers’ budget is not treating so-called donor ports equally.

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:44:14 GMT

Looming US tariffs put economic viability of STS cranes in doubt

Marine terminal operators may be forced to resell or even abandon cranes if the tariffs take effect, which would further erode US port productivity.

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:09:14 GMT

Busan aims to boost transshipment volumes with new $573 million feeder terminal

Development of the new terminal comes as gains in transshipment volumes are outpacing the increase in gateway cargo at Busan, where transshipment business has been bolstered by the launch of the Gemini Cooperation earlier this year.

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:12:13 GMT

Congress eyes a tax credit for reshoring port crane manufacturing

The legislation aims to incentivize a domestic crane industry and move US ports away from China’s dominant manufacturer.

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:08:18 GMT

Hutchison confirms Chinese investor interest in BlackRock-TiL ports sale

The company did not disclose the identity of the potential Chinese investor in the $23 billion deal, although it is widely thought to be Cosco Shipping Holdings.

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:27:18 GMT

Trucking intelligence provider expands visibility product into drayage market

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

Wave of Asian boxes to hit congested North Europe ports in August–September

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

Carney has fresh opportunity to galvanize Canadian shipping industry

Canada’s port stakeholders are hopeful the new prime minister and world-renowned economist will fast-track major projects and modernize labor negotiations.

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:29:14 GMT

Flagging European industry clouds Rotterdam’s rising container volume

Consumer demand is driving container imports, but the weakening competitive position of European industry is directly impacting the integrated industrial cluster at the port.

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:41:14 GMT

Drayage stakeholders say industry under threat from falling rates, increased costs

US drayage truckers say costs and competition have been on the rise since the pandemic, while at the same time their pricing power is under downward pressure.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:11:14 GMT

Ports ask Congress to help shift the costs of operating local customs offices

A bill reintroduced in the House of Representatives would require customs fees to be directed to covering building and other capital costs related to inspections.

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:10:14 GMT

Ports fear emissions grants under threat amid EPA budget slashing

The National Association of Waterfront Employers has sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee asking for continued support of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:09:14 GMT

Strong H1 volumes, space crunch keep Antwerp terminals under pressure

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

Macquarie looks to keep hold on NY-NJ terminal amid lease talks

The infrastructure fund that owns the Port of New York and New Jersey’s largest marine terminal is not looking to divest as it seeks to extend the term of its lease, according to people familiar with the talks.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:48:14 GMT

FMC probing service agreements between Port Houston, ocean carriers

The investigation centers on terminal service agreements that may have required container lines to commit to route a share of their cargo through Port Houston.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:09:14 GMT

Highway latest entry in load board sector amid cargo crime rise

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 a $100 billion inefficiency issue for US truckload industry: report

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

Blue Yonder’s ‘returns’ tech acquisition highlights growing demand from retailers

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

project44 wades into TMS market to fill modal, geographic gaps

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

Truckstop.com acquires truckload factoring service Denim

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

Overhaul dives deeper into ‘part-level’ tracking with FreightVerify deal

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

New API standard advances LTL billing transparency

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

Slow-moving digitalization is threat to project sector progress, EPCs warn

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

Xeneta expands shipping data footprint with acquisition of eeSea

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

Shared-terminal operator rolls out AI-based gate security platform

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

Truckload procurement tool GoodShip lands $25 million funding round

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

Trucking standards group takes control of truckload scheduling consortium

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

Code generation tools altering efficiency, capacity for logistics technology providers

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

DAT acquiring Convoy automation platform from Flexport

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

Trucking intelligence provider expands visibility product into drayage market

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

Parking platform uses business growth to target truckload fleet inefficiency

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

Automation, tariff pressures put onus on customs brokers to adapt

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

US Bank eBL trial for US exporter notches another step toward 2030 goal

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

Maersk launches AI customs tool to tackle rising regulatory chaos

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

Former partner reaches settlement with DAT over recent acquisition

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

Court orders DAT to temporarily halt trucking factoring service

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

Cargo sensors present benefits, challenges for regulatory agencies: WCO

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

Cross-border truckload marketplace expands into Canada

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

Truckstop begins ‘strategic realignment,’ names founder as interim CEO

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

New investment for AI platform signals ongoing surge for logistics venture funding

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

WiseTech makes $2 billion gamble on overturning complicated software history

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

WiseTech notches biggest acquisition with $2.1 billion deal for E2open

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

DAT adds in-house factoring services with latest acquisition

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

AI continues its advance across truckload fleets, drayage

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

Logistics vets bridging shipper-small carrier divide sans broker

In launching TruSygnal, Burns Logistics CEO Ed Burns wanted to provide a way to allow small carriers to create relationships with shippers that typically shy away from brokers.

Mon, 05 May 2025 21:14:14 GMT

Truckload technology providers partner on cargo theft initiative

Rapidly growing occurrences of cargo theft in the US have compelled two early-stage technology companies to use data around truckload movements to assist law enforcement.

Fri, 02 May 2025 17:49:14 GMT

Mexico potential leads investors to back cross-border load board

The $12 million investment in Cargado will be used to expand the load board with other tools for freight brokers to tap into cross-border freight growth.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:48:15 GMT

TMS provider Turvo turns to SMC3 to enable LTL ambitions

The partnership will see SMC3 provide less-than-truckload rating, booking and tracking data into Turvo’s transportation management system, which primarily serves US freight brokers and third-party logistics providers.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:31:14 GMT

China to maintain pivotal production role globally despite tariffs: CSCMP

Firms sourcing from Vietnam, India or Mexico rely heavily on components, raw materials and equipment from China, which will remain an essential link in the production supply chain even if it’s no longer the only one.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:52:14 GMT

Freight futures get second look amid increased risk, trading volumes

Ongoing supply chain disruption and a significant increase in trading of container freight futures among speculative investors could accelerate the adoption of financial hedging tools among shippers and other physical industry players.

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:11:14 GMT

Uber Freight offering drop-and-hook option as dedicated-like product for shippers

In a move to better utilize its leased pool of trailers, Uber Freight has partnered with software vendor Optimal Dynamics to bundle loads for drivers across 10 trailer pool locations.

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:56:32 GMT

Descartes snaps up rival to double down on domestic TMS market

Acquisitions continue in the domestic freight market, with Descartes buying 3GTMS to continue a decade-long spree of purchases.

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:08:20 GMT

Lack of carrier API progress belies market adaptation to other visibility options

While shippers might have expected ocean carriers to make application programming interfaces widely available by 2025, negative incentives have inhibited that progress.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:54:14 GMT

Shippers investing in data warehousing capability to increase software options

The explosion of logistics software-as-a-service tools is leading shippers to build data foundations that reside outside of their internal systems.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:16:13 GMT

FourKites’ exit from Gartner visibility assessment highlights evolving market

The visibility market has bifurcated into standalone vendors too small to be captured by Gartner’s “Magic Quadrant” report and larger vendors whose platforms extend far beyond what the report evaluates.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:57:18 GMT