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

Disruption caused by trade wars will reach deep into global supply chains, depressing an already uncertain outlook for the US freight economy.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:12:14 GMT

The increase in blank sailings coincides with the Port of Los Angeles’ expectation that container volumes will plunge 14% month over month in week 18 and 38.6% in week 19.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:02:14 GMT

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

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:01:16 GMT

The very idea of the United States getting back into shipbuilding at scale shows an erosion in acceptance of the concept of global trade, specifically comparative advantage.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:05:17 GMT

Apparel importers are concerned that tariffs on China will do harm given more than 4 out of every 10 shipments of the product come from China.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

US maritime regulators’ decision to add the multipurpose vessel operator to the controlled-carrier list comes amid a wider US-China trade dispute.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:05:15 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:41:14 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:30:22 GMT

While not ideal, the agreement reached at the IMO’s Maritime Environment Protection Committee at least puts a price on global emissions that will help narrow the yawning cost gap between fossil fuels and greener alternatives.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Carriers in the specialized cargo sector are designing contracts that would shift the cost of the US’ possible tax on Chinese tonnage to heavy-lift and project cargo shippers.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:54:14 GMT

Multiple sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce say Chinese exporters facing demand headwinds in the US due to soaring tariffs will likely attempt to dump inventory stocks in other markets, with India widely viewed as a key target.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:35:26 GMT

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

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:57:18 GMT

A lawsuit filed this month by the port authority claims the council’s recent rezoning of industrial land could eventually lead to the development of residential units and an increase in vehicular traffic in the harbor area.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:08:14 GMT

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

But the largest US intermodal provider said customers have not yet meaningfully adjusted their freight forecasts, and shippers continue to tender the quantity of loads outlined in their contracts.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:08:14 GMT

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

Virginia continues to add infrastructure to its marine terminals as part of the port’s plan to handle mega-max vessels once dredging is finished late in 2025.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:43:15 GMT

Sources at some of the big liners say there’s been a noticeable decline in their traditional India-Mediterranean volumes due to the new competition taking advantage of Red Sea-linked shipping dislocations that have created a “new normal” operating environment.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:17:13 GMT

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

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

Ongoing market uncertainty is expected to upend rates as the breakbulk sector continues to digest tariff ramifications on the specialized sector.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:09:14 GMT

Although an agreement was reached on a greenhouse gas pricing measure, the Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in London exposed deep divisions among member states on the way forward.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:26:15 GMT

No matter one’s political viewpoint, the current tariff situation prevents importers and supply chain providers from making any medium- to long-term decisions related to investments or changes in sourcing patterns, writes Lars Jensen.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:33:50 GMT

From an international supply chain perspective, the plan that could hit Chinese-made and -operated ships with fees in excess of $1 million per US port call could have impacts as profound as the current tariff controversy.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:53:14 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:47:17 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:24:14 GMT

The executive order signed Wednesday falls short of providing any details on the proposed port fee plan but directs stricter collection of existing harbor maintenance fees.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:38:14 GMT

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

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

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:41:14 GMT

The expansion of the semi-submersible and deck carrier fleet comes amid a forecast rebound in offshore markets, with $46 billion worth of oil and gas EPC contracts anticipated this year and $52 billion in 2026.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:47:14 GMT

Member states voiced determination to continue work this week on essential decarbonization measures despite a strongly worded missive from Washington urging governments to reconsider their support for emissions-cutting regulations.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:16:19 GMT

The ad hoc call was a precursor to the Gemini Cooperation carriers preparing to position two regular services out of the Colombo West International Terminal beginning next month, sources in Colombo told the Journal of Commerce.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:12:19 GMT

Inclement weather, the lingering effects of labor disruptions and a January surge in imports contributed to the fifth consecutive month of excessive rail dwells at Canada’s largest port.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:36:17 GMT

Risks in the containerized supply chain are only growing, and futures provide a potentially viable risk mitigation tool, writes Peter Tirschwell.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:21:14 GMT

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

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:52:14 GMT

The rush appears to be linked to shippers scrambling to sidestep a new 26% US import tariff on Indian goods due to kick in April 9, industry sources say.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:53:13 GMT

Automakers could be hit with compensation claims if they are unable to fulfill seaborne carrier contracts amid an expected downturn in US volumes.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:27:18 GMT

The carrier will enter long-term charters for 10 ships of 11,500-TEU capacity that will be deployed across various global trades and be capable of running on both regular bunkers and LNG.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:22:14 GMT

The group’s secretary-general said there was “no Plan B” to fall back on, but is confident any disagreements between member states over the proposed midterm measures to reduce carbon emissions from shipping will be resolved during this week’s meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:19:14 GMT

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

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:22:15 GMT

The increase in blank sailings coincides with the Port of Los Angeles’ expectation that container volumes will plunge 14% month over month in week 18 and 38.6% in week 19.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:02:14 GMT

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

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:01:16 GMT

The very idea of the United States getting back into shipbuilding at scale shows an erosion in acceptance of the concept of global trade, specifically comparative advantage.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:05:17 GMT

Apparel importers are concerned that tariffs on China will do harm given more than 4 out of every 10 shipments of the product come from China.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:41:14 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:30:22 GMT

While not ideal, the agreement reached at the IMO’s Maritime Environment Protection Committee at least puts a price on global emissions that will help narrow the yawning cost gap between fossil fuels and greener alternatives.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Multiple sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce say Chinese exporters facing demand headwinds in the US due to soaring tariffs will likely attempt to dump inventory stocks in other markets, with India widely viewed as a key target.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:35:26 GMT

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

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:57:18 GMT

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

But the largest US intermodal provider said customers have not yet meaningfully adjusted their freight forecasts, and shippers continue to tender the quantity of loads outlined in their contracts.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:08:14 GMT

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

Virginia continues to add infrastructure to its marine terminals as part of the port’s plan to handle mega-max vessels once dredging is finished late in 2025.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:43:15 GMT

Sources at some of the big liners say there’s been a noticeable decline in their traditional India-Mediterranean volumes due to the new competition taking advantage of Red Sea-linked shipping dislocations that have created a “new normal” operating environment.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:17:13 GMT

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

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

Although an agreement was reached on a greenhouse gas pricing measure, the Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in London exposed deep divisions among member states on the way forward.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:26:15 GMT

From an international supply chain perspective, the plan that could hit Chinese-made and -operated ships with fees in excess of $1 million per US port call could have impacts as profound as the current tariff controversy.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:53:14 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:47:17 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:24:14 GMT

The executive order signed Wednesday falls short of providing any details on the proposed port fee plan but directs stricter collection of existing harbor maintenance fees.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:38:14 GMT

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

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

Member states voiced determination to continue work this week on essential decarbonization measures despite a strongly worded missive from Washington urging governments to reconsider their support for emissions-cutting regulations.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:16:19 GMT

The ad hoc call was a precursor to the Gemini Cooperation carriers preparing to position two regular services out of the Colombo West International Terminal beginning next month, sources in Colombo told the Journal of Commerce.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:12:19 GMT

Inclement weather, the lingering effects of labor disruptions and a January surge in imports contributed to the fifth consecutive month of excessive rail dwells at Canada’s largest port.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:36:17 GMT

Risks in the containerized supply chain are only growing, and futures provide a potentially viable risk mitigation tool, writes Peter Tirschwell.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:21:14 GMT

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

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:52:14 GMT

The rush appears to be linked to shippers scrambling to sidestep a new 26% US import tariff on Indian goods due to kick in April 9, industry sources say.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:53:13 GMT

The carrier will enter long-term charters for 10 ships of 11,500-TEU capacity that will be deployed across various global trades and be capable of running on both regular bunkers and LNG.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:22:14 GMT

The group’s secretary-general said there was “no Plan B” to fall back on, but is confident any disagreements between member states over the proposed midterm measures to reduce carbon emissions from shipping will be resolved during this week’s meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:19:14 GMT

While strong volume and congestion at both ends of the trade lane are filling the available capacity, the canceled sailings suggest carriers expect demand to falter.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:59:14 GMT

Eighteen Republican members of Congress said the remedies laid out as part of the US’ investigation into China’s maritime dominance are unworkable for farmers, notably a port tax on Chinese vessels and the requirement that an increasing volume of US exports be shipped on US-flagged vessels.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:02:14 GMT

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

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

For Singapore-based PSA, the investment cements a beachhead in a West India market primed to benefit from Asian trade diversification and burgeoning consumer demand.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:34:16 GMT

While the Gemini Cooperation is hitting its schedule reliability goals, Hapag-Lloyd’s chief executive said fully unwinding its former carrier alliance and dealing with terminal congestion in some locations are providing challenges.

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:35:14 GMT

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

There is a seasonal element to the second quarter increase in capacity deployed on the trade, but the reluctance by ocean carriers to withdraw capacity comes amid increasing signs of a price war.

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:18:14 GMT

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

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:22:15 GMT

The increase in blank sailings coincides with the Port of Los Angeles’ expectation that container volumes will plunge 14% month over month in week 18 and 38.6% in week 19.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:02:14 GMT

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

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:01:16 GMT

The very idea of the United States getting back into shipbuilding at scale shows an erosion in acceptance of the concept of global trade, specifically comparative advantage.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:05:17 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:41:14 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:30:22 GMT

Multiple sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce say Chinese exporters facing demand headwinds in the US due to soaring tariffs will likely attempt to dump inventory stocks in other markets, with India widely viewed as a key target.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:35:26 GMT

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

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:57:18 GMT

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

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

Virginia continues to add infrastructure to its marine terminals as part of the port’s plan to handle mega-max vessels once dredging is finished late in 2025.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:43:15 GMT

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

Although an agreement was reached on a greenhouse gas pricing measure, the Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in London exposed deep divisions among member states on the way forward.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:26:15 GMT

From an international supply chain perspective, the plan that could hit Chinese-made and -operated ships with fees in excess of $1 million per US port call could have impacts as profound as the current tariff controversy.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:53:14 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:47:17 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:24:14 GMT

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

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

Member states voiced determination to continue work this week on essential decarbonization measures despite a strongly worded missive from Washington urging governments to reconsider their support for emissions-cutting regulations.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:16:19 GMT

The ad hoc call was a precursor to the Gemini Cooperation carriers preparing to position two regular services out of the Colombo West International Terminal beginning next month, sources in Colombo told the Journal of Commerce.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:12:19 GMT

Risks in the containerized supply chain are only growing, and futures provide a potentially viable risk mitigation tool, writes Peter Tirschwell.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:21:14 GMT

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

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:52:14 GMT

The rush appears to be linked to shippers scrambling to sidestep a new 26% US import tariff on Indian goods due to kick in April 9, industry sources say.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:53:13 GMT

The carrier will enter long-term charters for 10 ships of 11,500-TEU capacity that will be deployed across various global trades and be capable of running on both regular bunkers and LNG.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:22:14 GMT

The group’s secretary-general said there was “no Plan B” to fall back on, but is confident any disagreements between member states over the proposed midterm measures to reduce carbon emissions from shipping will be resolved during this week’s meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:19:14 GMT

While strong volume and congestion at both ends of the trade lane are filling the available capacity, the canceled sailings suggest carriers expect demand to falter.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:59:14 GMT

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

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

While the Gemini Cooperation is hitting its schedule reliability goals, Hapag-Lloyd’s chief executive said fully unwinding its former carrier alliance and dealing with terminal congestion in some locations are providing challenges.

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:35:14 GMT

There is a seasonal element to the second quarter increase in capacity deployed on the trade, but the reluctance by ocean carriers to withdraw capacity comes amid increasing signs of a price war.

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:18:14 GMT

The change to a more freight-all-kinds strategy comes as ongoing contracts for the 2024–25 service year bundled with penalty clauses have proved to be problematic for keeping customer relationships intact.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:32:14 GMT

A total of 68 sailings globally are expected to be canceled during April, according to maritime consultancy Drewry, with about half of the cancellations in trans-Pacific services.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:48:14 GMT

Forwarders say they are seeing utilization only near 50% on the Asia-Mexico lane amid seasonally low demand and tariff uncertainties.

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:17:14 GMT

The carrier is deriving an increasing share of its revenue from long-haul trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe services while the contribution from the intra-Asia trade declined last year.

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:43:22 GMT

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

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:21:14 GMT

The carrier wants the tax imposed on CO2 emissions to raise the price of conventional bunkers high enough to force increased demand for low- and zero-emission fuels and narrow the yawning price gap between green and fossil energy.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:14:14 GMT

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

Consolidation in container shipping over the last two decades and better capacity management in recent years show that the old ways of looking at vessel capacity are outdated, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:10:14 GMT

Major carriers had lined up rate increases with the intention of strengthening their bargaining power during service contract negotiations, but overcapacity seems to have kept that tactic in check.

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:00:14 GMT

An alliance of global shippers is calling on the IMO to use the April gathering of its Marine Environment Protection Committee to meet the “urgency of the moment” when it comes to lowering emissions from shipping.

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:02:19 GMT

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

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:22:15 GMT

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

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:01:16 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:41:14 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:30:22 GMT

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

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:57:18 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:47:17 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:24:14 GMT

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

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:41:14 GMT

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

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:52:14 GMT

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

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:21:14 GMT

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

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:48:14 GMT

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

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:21:15 GMT

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

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:27:14 GMT

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

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:58:14 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The market’s normal tranquility is threatened by President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to raise imports tariffs, as well as a potential second strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association.

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT

The risk of an East and Gulf coast port strike, US tariffs on China, and service disruptions through the launch of new alliances and networks await the industry in the first two months of 2025, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:10:29 GMT

Holes in the Atlantic port network are being plugged as ONE, the Ocean Alliance and HMM prepare for February’s launch of the new container shipping groupings.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:38:15 GMT

Customer advisories from Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd show the carriers plan to “simplify the process” by merging compliance with the EU ETS and FuelEU regulations into one fuel surcharge.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:54:14 GMT

US maritime regulators are investigating reports that the Spanish government has blocked US-flag Maersk ships carrying military cargoes for Israel from calling Algeciras.

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:17:14 GMT

The regulation is designed to enhance security across global supply chains and brings the EU in line with other major exporting countries.

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:31:13 GMT

The news from Gemini came as MSC released the latest update to its standalone east-west network that will also launch in February.

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:24:14 GMT

Converting an existing vessel to be able to operate on methanol requires major engineering work and could cost more than building a new ship with a shorter time to depreciate the investment, according to the carrier.

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:16:17 GMT

Frontloading and Red Sea diversions pushed volume and rates higher in the third quarter, and ongoing geopolitical disruption will allow carriers to extend their robust financial health into next year, according to the founder of the global equity firm.

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:47:16 GMT

The New York Shipping Exchange’s plan to introduce indexes to support long-term contracts adds to an already crowded field of providers.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:30:15 GMT

There are no signs of any rush to frontload ahead of potential tariff increases on European imports by the new US administration or to get cargo moving before a possible second strike by the ILA.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:00:14 GMT

The carrier has been restrained with its order book up to now, but the order for 312,000 TEUs of capacity comes as pressure to meet 2030 interim decarbonization targets intensifies.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:18:14 GMT

A series of factors are bending the capacity curve back in favor of carriers and could lead to an improved supply-demand balance next year despite a large capacity overhang, believes the Maersk CEO.

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:06:16 GMT

The new network will have a grace period for about three months as the first full port rotations are completed but must then quickly prove it can raise on-time performance to the promised levels, says Maersk’s CEO.

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:39:16 GMT

Fewer port calls in the Gemini network will allow the carrier to move greater volumes with the same number of ships, Vincent Clerc said while reporting a highly profitable third quarter.

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:39:04 GMT

With this latest deal, the combined methanol offtake agreements Maersk now has in place will meet half the demand from its fast-growing dual-fuel fleet in 2027.

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:45:20 GMT

By reworking two trans-Atlantic connections, Zim will offer new port coverage in Italy and Turkey while also offering more ways to connect with South America.

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:23:27 GMT

The first signs of solid third-quarter performances are being reported by ocean carriers, and with greater visibility over the rest of the year, they are ramping up their profitability expectations.

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:59:20 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CEO Stefan Paul told the company’s annual capital markets event in London that while K+N will focus on organic growth, it will also make bolt-on acquisitions “if they make sense.”

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:01:17 GMT

Despite banking a collective operating profit of about $60 billion in 2024, a worsening supply-demand imbalance could make the next three years difficult for the container shipping industry.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:27:14 GMT

Fresh questions about the direction of the US economy after the tariff chaos unleashed by the Trump administration in recent weeks has container lines resetting their rate expectations for the 2025–26 service year.

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:30:31 GMT

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

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

Analyst Lars Jensen’s closing message to conference participants planning their supply chains for the coming year is to move slowly and carefully because it will take months before clarity emerges.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:06:14 GMT

DHL group CEO Tobias Meyer recognized that the division’s performance remained lackluster, with the “volatile” gross profit/EBIT conversion rate below DHL’s 35% target.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:45:17 GMT

Large customers are looking for large logistics partners that can offer more control over supply chains as international trade becomes more complex, the CEO tells TPM25.

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:27:15 GMT

Digital forwarders that emerged over the past decade are coming of age in the era of AI, but not all will make it to the other end.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Shipper, forwarder and customs broker associations want to see the members of the Digital Container Shipping Association accelerate efforts to create interoperable process standards.

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:49:14 GMT

Forwarders say demand expectations for trans-Pacific imports to North America are softening for the second quarter, forcing liners to reduce peak season surcharges that have been in place for almost a year.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:14 GMT

The forwarder reported solid results to close 2024 as unknowns linked to US longshore labor, tariff policy and changes to de minimis rules fueled trans-Pacific freight demand.

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:09:16 GMT

Automation of the customs entry process, which software provider Magaya announced this week, is being enabled by advances in data extraction from emails and offline files.

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:18:14 GMT

Smaller forwarders on the trade lane are pooling their cargo volumes in formal and informal arrangements to get vessel space at favorable fixed rates as some carriers focus primarily on larger customers.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:48:14 GMT

project44 is the latest established software provider to release a suite of artificial intelligence agents amid a torrent of startups building tools for logistics providers and shippers.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:01:14 GMT

Full ships from China are arriving as labor action roils container handling at major hubs in Rotterdam and throughout France, with the disruption exacerbated by bad weather.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:10:14 GMT

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

Vincent Clerc says one reason for the delay is the liner’s extreme profitability since the pandemic, a reality he said was “taking a lot of the light” from its integrated logistics plans.

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:10:14 GMT

Regulatory uncertainty around the allowance of digital trade documents is one factor that has slowed the adoption of electronic bills of lading in the shipping industry.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:12:17 GMT

DSV CEO Jens Lund said the size of the Schenker acquisition meant it could take up to two years before the companies were fully integrated into the world’s largest forwarder.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:33:14 GMT

The largest US freight broker expects the first quarter of 2025 to be weak for trucking as the freight recession remains in place, but it is converting more customers to use its services for ocean freight.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:54:14 GMT

A handful of companies unveiled new products in the last week intended to enable decision-making based off the visibility data they provide.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:29:13 GMT

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

Most US retailers say they have frontloaded sufficient inventory from Asia to get them through the first quarter, but planning import volumes and supply chains beyond that point remains problematic.

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:35:13 GMT

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

Handling large container exchanges with vessels arriving late and bunching outside import gateways is leading to bottlenecks at some of the region’s largest hubs.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:00:15 GMT

The facility’s launch customer is known to be Amazon, which will use the strategically located warehouse to provide fulfilment services across the region.

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:16:14 GMT

Strong bookings out of Asia require more capacity than carriers can provide, which, according to Hapag-Lloyd, is having the predictable impact on prices.

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:05:51 GMT

While India-USEC spot rates have steadily dropped from a late-July peak because of the demand downturn and increased capacity, co-loaders have been even more aggressive in adjusting rates downward to reach their slot targets.

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:58:53 GMT

A host of factors can raise transit times on the 11,000-plus-kilometer rail network, undermining the trust of cargo owners that is a crucial selling point of the Asia-Europe connection.

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:35:14 GMT

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

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:22:15 GMT

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

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:47:17 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:24:14 GMT

The 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

While strong volume and congestion at both ends of the trade lane are filling the available capacity, the canceled sailings suggest carriers expect demand to falter.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:59:14 GMT

There is a seasonal element to the second quarter increase in capacity deployed on the trade, but the reluctance by ocean carriers to withdraw capacity comes amid increasing signs of a price war.

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:18:14 GMT

Cosco said changes in the shipping alliances this year will trigger competition in digitization and decarbonization.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:13:04 GMT

Despite banking a collective operating profit of about $60 billion in 2024, a worsening supply-demand imbalance could make the next three years difficult for the container shipping industry.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:27:14 GMT

The Cosco Shipping subsidiary recorded another highly profitable year but pointed to growing geopolitical uncertainties and industry-specific challenges that will test container shipping in the year ahead.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:17:14 GMT

The threat underscores the fragility of the Red Sea security situation and the reluctance of ocean carriers to return to Suez Canal transits until the safety of crew, ships and cargo can be guaranteed. 

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:26:14 GMT

Analyst Lars Jensen’s closing message to conference participants planning their supply chains for the coming year is to move slowly and carefully because it will take months before clarity emerges.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:06:14 GMT

The bleak timeline from Europe’s busiest port is based on the chaos that resulted when the Ever Given was freed after six days of blocking the Suez Canal in 2021.

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:33:17 GMT

While the new network will need two cycles to be fully phased in through the next two or three months, the Hapag-Lloyd CEO said Gemini was “off to a good start” with 550 port calls made so far and 45 of 57 services already started.

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:06:14 GMT

The measures are the latest in a series of support packages announced by South Korean trade organizations and government bodies to help the country’s small and medium-sized exporters weather capacity restrictions and volatile freight rates.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:43:15 GMT

The carrier has replaced the huge vessels with smaller ships in a move to cut capacity and reduce pressure on rates that have plummeted since the start of the year, according to the analyst.

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:39:14 GMT

The poor operating conditions look set to continue this year, likely keeping container handling numbers under pressure at Europe’s third-largest port.

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:14:14 GMT

A dispute over severance pay compensation has resulted in a series of walkouts by dockworkers at Rotterdam’s Delta II terminal over the past month, severely disrupting the handling of deep-sea vessels, regional feeder ship calls and inland-bound cargo.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:14 GMT

The threat dynamic in the Houthi-controlled area remains too high for ocean carriers to consider ending diversions around southern Africa, and higher insurance costs likely await when they do.

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:16:14 GMT

Spot rates on the eastbound corridor are fast converging on long-term prices, and carriers want to lock in cargo owners ahead of a return to Red Sea transits and the resulting capacity overhang.

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:51:14 GMT

Full ships from China are arriving as labor action roils container handling at major hubs in Rotterdam and throughout France, with the disruption exacerbated by bad weather.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:10:14 GMT

The disruption to the Asia-Europe trade lane is expected to be limited as the transition from old services to the new alliances is being made during the traditionally slow post-Lunar New Year period.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:13:14 GMT

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

China celebrates the Year of the Snake Tuesday, and while there is always a move to get export orders on the water before the holidays, the push this year came earlier than expected.

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:41:16 GMT

With voyages around southern Africa taking up to 45 days and most carriers continuing to divert away from the Red Sea, the shorter route cuts the transit time of Kawa Shipping’s China-Europe Express to just 26 days.

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:40:15 GMT

A pledge by Houthi militants to focus ship attacks on Israel-linked vessels is not enough to encourage ocean carriers to end their diversions around Africa and return to transits via the Suez Canal.

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:42:14 GMT

The peace deal in Gaza is highlighting the capacity overhang facing container shipping once vessels absorbed by the longer voyages around southern Africa return to the shorter route via the Red Sea and Suez.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:38:14 GMT

The carrier said its ability to capture market share was directly linked to a shift in trade dynamics as mainline operators outsourced intra-regional services to more agile operators.

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:46:14 GMT

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

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

With shippers under pressure to finalize production plans with Asian factories amid ongoing vessel diversions around Africa and elevated rates, there is little point in delaying the signing of annual contracts.

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:44:16 GMT

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

Shanghai and Ningbo are dealing with “serious” congestion, according to a forwarder, while labor shortages in Hamburg are causing berthing delays of up to 10 days.

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:13:14 GMT

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

Carriers have penciled in a return to the Red Sea and Suez Canal for the second half of the year, and some analysts are also using that as a baseline for their market outlooks, but the reality is that no one knows.

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:16:14 GMT

Handling large container exchanges with vessels arriving late and bunching outside import gateways is leading to bottlenecks at some of the region’s largest hubs.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:00:15 GMT

Severe weather and a rush of cargo before Lunar New Year celebrations slow Asian factory production are clogging major ports from Tokyo to Shanghai.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:24:14 GMT

Customer advisories from Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd show the carriers plan to “simplify the process” by merging compliance with the EU ETS and FuelEU regulations into one fuel surcharge.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:54:14 GMT

While carriers can offset some operating costs by raising rate levels, reducing carbon emissions on voyages that are taking two weeks longer is becoming increasingly important as decarbonization regulations tighten.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:25:14 GMT

The Federal Maritime Commission said that it needs more information about the new grouping of ocean carriers known as the Premier Alliance before the vessel-sharing agreement can begin in February on US trades.

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:52:14 GMT

The increase in blank sailings coincides with the Port of Los Angeles’ expectation that container volumes will plunge 14% month over month in week 18 and 38.6% in week 19.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:02:14 GMT

Apparel importers are concerned that tariffs on China will do harm given more than 4 out of every 10 shipments of the product come from China.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:41:14 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:30:22 GMT

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

But the largest US intermodal provider said customers have not yet meaningfully adjusted their freight forecasts, and shippers continue to tender the quantity of loads outlined in their contracts.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:08:14 GMT

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

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:47:17 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:24:14 GMT

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

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

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:41:14 GMT

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

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:52:14 GMT

The carrier will enter long-term charters for 10 ships of 11,500-TEU capacity that will be deployed across various global trades and be capable of running on both regular bunkers and LNG.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:22:14 GMT

Eighteen Republican members of Congress said the remedies laid out as part of the US’ investigation into China’s maritime dominance are unworkable for farmers, notably a port tax on Chinese vessels and the requirement that an increasing volume of US exports be shipped on US-flagged vessels.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:02:14 GMT

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

A total of 68 sailings globally are expected to be canceled during April, according to maritime consultancy Drewry, with about half of the cancellations in trans-Pacific services.

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:48:14 GMT

Forwarders say they are seeing utilization only near 50% on the Asia-Mexico lane amid seasonally low demand and tariff uncertainties.

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:17:14 GMT

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

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:21:14 GMT

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

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

Cosco said changes in the shipping alliances this year will trigger competition in digitization and decarbonization.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:13:04 GMT

Container lines serving the India-US trade appear to be taking a hard line in the first round of annual contract negotiations amid overcapacity putting downward pressure on spot rates.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:15:14 GMT

A group of seven Asia-based regional carriers are collaborating to add a weekly long-haul service on the eastbound trans-Pacific despite bearish market signals.

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:08:03 GMT

The growing backlog of boxes awaiting a return to Asia has resulted in finger pointing among stakeholders over how best to address the problem.

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:28:16 GMT

Despite banking a collective operating profit of about $60 billion in 2024, a worsening supply-demand imbalance could make the next three years difficult for the container shipping industry.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:27:14 GMT

Fresh questions about the direction of the US economy after the tariff chaos unleashed by the Trump administration in recent weeks has container lines resetting their rate expectations for the 2025–26 service year.

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:30:31 GMT

The Cosco Shipping subsidiary recorded another highly profitable year but pointed to growing geopolitical uncertainties and industry-specific challenges that will test container shipping in the year ahead.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:17:14 GMT

Zim’s decision to keep more capacity available for spot rather than contract business on the trans-Pacific allowed it to capitalize on the expanded deployment of capacity on the trade.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:24:14 GMT

Analyst Lars Jensen’s closing message to conference participants planning their supply chains for the coming year is to move slowly and carefully because it will take months before clarity emerges.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:06:14 GMT

While the new network will need two cycles to be fully phased in through the next two or three months, the Hapag-Lloyd CEO said Gemini was “off to a good start” with 550 port calls made so far and 45 of 57 services already started.

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:06:14 GMT

The measures are the latest in a series of support packages announced by South Korean trade organizations and government bodies to help the country’s small and medium-sized exporters weather capacity restrictions and volatile freight rates.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:43:15 GMT

Container lines in the US’ busiest trade lane, determined to avoid a repeat of last year when they believe they significantly underpriced their services, are seeking rate gains of 20% to 30% for the upcoming service year.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:40:17 GMT

The US Trade Representative said the proposed fees are designed to counter China’s influence over the global shipbuilding and maritime industry.

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:45:42 GMT

Forwarders say demand expectations for trans-Pacific imports to North America are softening for the second quarter, forcing liners to reduce peak season surcharges that have been in place for almost a year.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:14 GMT

Cargo tracking shows no clear advantage for Chinese-based ocean carriers transiting the critical waterway, throwing doubt on the US president’s claims of China’s influence, according to a report from the visibility data provider.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:28:16 GMT

The forwarder reported solid results to close 2024 as unknowns linked to US longshore labor, tariff policy and changes to de minimis rules fueled trans-Pacific freight demand.

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:09:16 GMT

Smaller forwarders on the trade lane are pooling their cargo volumes in formal and informal arrangements to get vessel space at favorable fixed rates as some carriers focus primarily on larger customers.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:48:14 GMT

The top 15 liners in the Journal of Commerce rankings collectively carried 18.8 million TEUs to the US from Asia last year, up 17.3% from 2023.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:48:15 GMT

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

Three carriers who were part of the now-disbanded THE Alliance can start offering service to and from the US by Sunday after the Federal Maritime Commission studied the new partnership’s market impact.

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:48:14 GMT

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

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:22:15 GMT

The increase in blank sailings coincides with the Port of Los Angeles’ expectation that container volumes will plunge 14% month over month in week 18 and 38.6% in week 19.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:02:14 GMT

Apparel importers are concerned that tariffs on China will do harm given more than 4 out of every 10 shipments of the product come from China.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:41:14 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:30:22 GMT

Carriers in the specialized cargo sector are designing contracts that would shift the cost of the US’ possible tax on Chinese tonnage to heavy-lift and project cargo shippers.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:54:14 GMT

Multiple sources who spoke with the Journal of Commerce say Chinese exporters facing demand headwinds in the US due to soaring tariffs will likely attempt to dump inventory stocks in other markets, with India widely viewed as a key target.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:35:26 GMT

A lawsuit filed this month by the port authority claims the council’s recent rezoning of industrial land could eventually lead to the development of residential units and an increase in vehicular traffic in the harbor area.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:08:14 GMT

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

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

Virginia continues to add infrastructure to its marine terminals as part of the port’s plan to handle mega-max vessels once dredging is finished late in 2025.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:43:15 GMT

Sources at some of the big liners say there’s been a noticeable decline in their traditional India-Mediterranean volumes due to the new competition taking advantage of Red Sea-linked shipping dislocations that have created a “new normal” operating environment.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:17:13 GMT

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

From an international supply chain perspective, the plan that could hit Chinese-made and -operated ships with fees in excess of $1 million per US port call could have impacts as profound as the current tariff controversy.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:53:14 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:24:14 GMT

The executive order signed Wednesday falls short of providing any details on the proposed port fee plan but directs stricter collection of existing harbor maintenance fees.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:38:14 GMT

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

The ad hoc call was a precursor to the Gemini Cooperation carriers preparing to position two regular services out of the Colombo West International Terminal beginning next month, sources in Colombo told the Journal of Commerce.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:12:19 GMT

Inclement weather, the lingering effects of labor disruptions and a January surge in imports contributed to the fifth consecutive month of excessive rail dwells at Canada’s largest port.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:36:17 GMT

Eighteen Republican members of Congress said the remedies laid out as part of the US’ investigation into China’s maritime dominance are unworkable for farmers, notably a port tax on Chinese vessels and the requirement that an increasing volume of US exports be shipped on US-flagged vessels.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:02:14 GMT

For Singapore-based PSA, the investment cements a beachhead in a West India market primed to benefit from Asian trade diversification and burgeoning consumer demand.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:34:16 GMT

While the Gemini Cooperation is hitting its schedule reliability goals, Hapag-Lloyd’s chief executive said fully unwinding its former carrier alliance and dealing with terminal congestion in some locations are providing challenges.

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:35:14 GMT

The change to a more freight-all-kinds strategy comes as ongoing contracts for the 2024–25 service year bundled with penalty clauses have proved to be problematic for keeping customer relationships intact.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:32:14 GMT

The terminal operator says buying the railroad that connects ports on the canal’s Pacific and Atlantic sides fits into its overall strategy of offering more services to shippers.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:24:14 GMT

Forwarders say they are seeing utilization only near 50% on the Asia-Mexico lane amid seasonally low demand and tariff uncertainties.

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:17:14 GMT

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

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:21:14 GMT

The move comes as Hutchison is facing increasing pressure from the Chinese government over the $22.8 billion sale of its ports business outside of China to BlackRock and TiL, especially the Panama ports.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:17:14 GMT

Donald Trump’s latest tariffs targeting the auto sector have put key ro/ro ports on alert as they face a “chilling effect” on volumes.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:03:14 GMT

Excess capacity and waning US import demand caused in part by tariff uncertainty could put further downward pressure on drayage pricing in the second quarter.

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:32:14 GMT

The port authority on Wednesday completed an expansion of Inland Port Greer ahead of the opening of the near-dock Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF) at the Port of Charleston later this year.

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:15:14 GMT

Brent Sadler served in the US Navy for 26 years and now works as a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation.

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:54:21 GMT

Major carriers had lined up rate increases with the intention of strengthening their bargaining power during service contract negotiations, but overcapacity seems to have kept that tactic in check.

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:00:14 GMT

Capacity improvements at the New Jersey facility will include optimization of the terminal layout, rebuilding berths at a higher level to allow for anticipated increases in the sea level and replacing existing cargo-handling equipment with zero-emission, electric machines.

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:25:14 GMT

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

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:48:14 GMT

Cosco said changes in the shipping alliances this year will trigger competition in digitization and decarbonization.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:13:04 GMT

US maritime interests said the proposed fees on Chinese ships would hit a variety of low-value, niche trades that can’t absorb the costs.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:32:20 GMT

MPV industry experts call for exemptions to US port taxes for China-built ships, stressing the lack of alternatives for specialist cargo carriage and the unfair burden on responsibility on the sector.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:24:14 GMT

A deal between the Northwest Seaport Alliance and the Native American Puyallup Tribe will result in a 22-acre, two-berth terminal completed by the end of the decade.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:51:16 GMT

A group of seven Asia-based regional carriers are collaborating to add a weekly long-haul service on the eastbound trans-Pacific despite bearish market signals.

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:08:03 GMT

The growing backlog of boxes awaiting a return to Asia has resulted in finger pointing among stakeholders over how best to address the problem.

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:28:16 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Digital forwarders that emerged over the past decade are coming of age in the era of AI, but not all will make it to the other end.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Acquisition activity in the truckload space continues, with price benchmarking vendor Greenscreens.ai the latest to sell.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:50:14 GMT

Shipper, forwarder and customs broker associations want to see the members of the Digital Container Shipping Association accelerate efforts to create interoperable process standards.

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:49:14 GMT

Automation of the customs entry process, which software provider Magaya announced this week, is being enabled by advances in data extraction from emails and offline files.

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:18:14 GMT

project44 is the latest established software provider to release a suite of artificial intelligence agents amid a torrent of startups building tools for logistics providers and shippers.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:01:14 GMT

A new report from software vendor Kaleris has found that terminal operators around the globe believe they are providing better visibility data than shippers say are they receiving.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:31:17 GMT

Unstructured data, security concerns and value questions are holding back the progression of technology in the breakbulk industry.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:59:14 GMT

Regulatory uncertainty around the allowance of digital trade documents is one factor that has slowed the adoption of electronic bills of lading in the shipping industry.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:12:17 GMT

DSV CEO Jens Lund said the size of the Schenker acquisition meant it could take up to two years before the companies were fully integrated into the world’s largest forwarder.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:33:14 GMT

GenLogs uses a network of highway sensors to help freight brokers manage freight fraud and also identify sales and capacity opportunities.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:12:15 GMT

A startup founded and backed by ex-Flexport sales executives is aiming to help shippers manage the flood of outbound sales efforts they receive from logistics providers.

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:50:14 GMT

A handful of companies unveiled new products in the last week intended to enable decision-making based off the visibility data they provide.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:29:13 GMT

The US is seeking to amend rules regarding so-called de minimis shipments, which have skyrocketed since the pandemic.

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:47:14 GMT

Shippers have long outsourced drayage to third parties, but farming out allocation decisions to managed transportation providers threads the needle between access to capacity and neutrality.

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:54:13 GMT

The acquisition is part of a surge in logistics M&A transactions aimed at simplifying access to systems and services for shippers and brokers.

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:47:14 GMT

More uptake of transactional pricing in the less-than-truckload market is a sign that some carriers are targeting smaller or more infrequent LTL shippers.

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:06:15 GMT

Shippers must weigh the merits of a single-source relationship on drayage through key ports over splitting volume among regional and national carriers, or even brokers.

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:21:14 GMT

The deal will see Acuitive Solutions’ AcuAudit product integrated into Cass’ freight audit and payment platform, one widely used by large shippers.

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:40:51 GMT

Acquisitions, new product releases and fresh investment among companies catering to truckload brokers speak to an industry wrestling with the need to make things easier for customers.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:38:14 GMT

The acquisition of Trucker Tools will give DAT access to carrier positioning data to arm its truckload broker customers.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:44:14 GMT

Advent eModal, a three-decade landmark provider of fee collection and appointment scheduling at container terminals, has been sold by private equity group Blackstone to air cargo software specialist CargoSprint.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Generative AI is changing the nature of core freight brokerage processes, potentially impacting the amount brokers earn and how employees get paid.

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:04:14 GMT

Freight brokers large and small are testing software, including the tools developed by Vooma, that automate core functions such as quoting, load building and tracking.

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:03:14 GMT

The two biggest transportation visibility vendors in the market have been battling each other in court since 2019 but can now refocus on winning market share.

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:43:14 GMT

NYSHEX is making a renewed effort to solve the fundamental problem of ocean container supply chains, promoting the use of index-linked contracts to build contract integrity and certainty.

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:34:22 GMT

The use cases for sensor-enabled container fleets could expand if shipping lines see such hardware as a legitimate tool to combat the threat of illicit goods movement.

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:18:14 GMT

By connecting to forwarder-customers of software vendor e2open, Freightos is continuing its push to develop electronic booking capability in the air freight industry.

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:47:19 GMT

A dearth of consolidation means there are still plenty of visibility vendors for shippers to choose from, but it also means the market as a whole is on somewhat unsteady ground.

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMT

GenLogs, founded by an ex-counterterrorism expert, is offering shippers and brokers a way to track lost trailers and trucks as cargo theft booms in the US.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

The New York Shipping Exchange’s plan to introduce indexes to support long-term contracts adds to an already crowded field of providers.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:30:15 GMT

The company sees its new Broker Access product as another channel for brokers to find capacity outside of contracts with truckload carriers and posting spot freight on a load board.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:35:14 GMT