MSC’s orders at two Chinese shipyards continue the carrier’s long association with Chinese shipbuilders, with the liner seemingly undeterred by US proposals to levy hefty port fees on Chinese-built ships.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:07:14 GMT

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

Bigger carriers have more services and transshipment hubs and are generally able to offer more efficient connecting services, although there is still room to prosper for small and midsize carriers, writes Jeremy Masters.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:45:14 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A strong midterm global outlook for wind farm development could be dampened by a lack of forward ship capacity to service the buildouts.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:54:15 GMT

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

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:06:14 GMT

The 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

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

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

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:23:14 GMT

The project, due to begin Monday, will also improve truck access by upgrading the gate infrastructure and boost efficiency through the replacement of an outdated terminal operating system.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:50:14 GMT

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:15:20 GMT

The 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

The gathering will be closely watched by ocean carriers, shippers and container terminal operators in the US and Europe for signs that global unions are developing a coordinated cross-border “solidarity strike” strategy.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:35:14 GMT

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

With two attacks on commercial vessels in recent days, including one that killed three mariners, any thought that the risk in the Red Sea was easing to the point the Suez route might be restored in the near future has vanished.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:43:14 GMT

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

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:13 GMT

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

The moves by CMA CGM were made to improve westbound transit times that remain a challenge due to ongoing vessel diversions around southern Africa.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:47:17 GMT

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

The routing impasse between the railroads threatens supply chain disruptions for ocean carrier CMA CGM, which has cargo booked on the service that is due to begin later this week.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:13 GMT

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

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:32:17 GMT

The just-concluded legislative session also puts aside emergency funding for the Port of Portland that is generated via lottery sales.

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:47:14 GMT

A plan to tax vehicle carriers $14 per net ton for each US port call will raise consumer costs and reduce the number of ports served, shipping executives warned Monday.

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:26:14 GMT

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

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:55:16 GMT

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

The federal watchdog agency said the US Maritime Administration has financial levers to help the domestic shipbuilding industry but doesn’t know their effectiveness.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:15:13 GMT

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

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:43:14 GMT

The push and pull of US support for decarbonization efforts puts a question mark over potential project cargo demand.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:30:14 GMT

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

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:26:18 GMT

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

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:09:12 GMT

The complaint from Dollar General alleges the carrier sold more of its capacity in the high-flying spot market of 2021, leaving shippers under fixed-price contracts in the lurch.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:54:21 GMT

The deployment of 24,000-TEU ships on its Africa Express service allows the carrier to better leverage billions of dollars invested in West Africa in recent years, reducing exposure to congested North European ports.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:26:14 GMT

The $177 million plan to enlarge Spain’s TTI Algeciras is in line with the strategy of ocean carriers to diversify revenue and exert greater control over their supply chains.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:11:14 GMT

MSC’s orders at two Chinese shipyards continue the carrier’s long association with Chinese shipbuilders, with the liner seemingly undeterred by US proposals to levy hefty port fees on Chinese-built ships.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:07:14 GMT

Bigger carriers have more services and transshipment hubs and are generally able to offer more efficient connecting services, although there is still room to prosper for small and midsize carriers, writes Jeremy Masters.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:45:14 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:03:04 GMT

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

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:06:14 GMT

The 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

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

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:23:14 GMT

The project, due to begin Monday, will also improve truck access by upgrading the gate infrastructure and boost efficiency through the replacement of an outdated terminal operating system.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:50:14 GMT

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:05:14 GMT

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

With two attacks on commercial vessels in recent days, including one that killed three mariners, any thought that the risk in the Red Sea was easing to the point the Suez route might be restored in the near future has vanished.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:43:14 GMT

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

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:13 GMT

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

The moves by CMA CGM were made to improve westbound transit times that remain a challenge due to ongoing vessel diversions around southern Africa.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:47:17 GMT

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

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

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:32:17 GMT

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

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:55:16 GMT

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

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

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

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:26:18 GMT

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

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:09:12 GMT

The complaint from Dollar General alleges the carrier sold more of its capacity in the high-flying spot market of 2021, leaving shippers under fixed-price contracts in the lurch.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:54:21 GMT

The deployment of 24,000-TEU ships on its Africa Express service allows the carrier to better leverage billions of dollars invested in West Africa in recent years, reducing exposure to congested North European ports.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:26:14 GMT

The $177 million plan to enlarge Spain’s TTI Algeciras is in line with the strategy of ocean carriers to diversify revenue and exert greater control over their supply chains.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:11:14 GMT

The uptick in rates comes despite a 9% surge in deployed capacity on regional services since February, according to figures from British transport consultant MDS Transmodal.

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:27:22 GMT

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

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:00:14 GMT

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

The trade group of ocean carriers is exempt from US antitrust scrutiny under an agreement it filed with the FMC five years ago, but the agency is now questioning that arrangement.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:57:13 GMT

The carrier said vessels on the five-day transit to Philadelphia will carry food, apparel, industrial products and consumer goods.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:14:14 GMT

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

Tariff uncertainty, weakening demand and an abundance of capacity are hanging over the container shipping industry, the global bank said in a report Thursday.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:35:14 GMT

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

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:46:13 GMT

The 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

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

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

CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC and Cosco are among mainliners charging add-ons on overweight containers.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:41:17 GMT

MSC’s orders at two Chinese shipyards continue the carrier’s long association with Chinese shipbuilders, with the liner seemingly undeterred by US proposals to levy hefty port fees on Chinese-built ships.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:07:14 GMT

Bigger carriers have more services and transshipment hubs and are generally able to offer more efficient connecting services, although there is still room to prosper for small and midsize carriers, writes Jeremy Masters.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:45:14 GMT

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

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

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

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

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:23:14 GMT

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:50:14 GMT

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:05:14 GMT

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

With two attacks on commercial vessels in recent days, including one that killed three mariners, any thought that the risk in the Red Sea was easing to the point the Suez route might be restored in the near future has vanished.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:43:14 GMT

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

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:13 GMT

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

The moves by CMA CGM were made to improve westbound transit times that remain a challenge due to ongoing vessel diversions around southern Africa.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:47:17 GMT

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

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

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:32:17 GMT

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

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:55:16 GMT

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

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

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

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:26:18 GMT

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

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:09:12 GMT

The complaint from Dollar General alleges the carrier sold more of its capacity in the high-flying spot market of 2021, leaving shippers under fixed-price contracts in the lurch.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:54:21 GMT

The deployment of 24,000-TEU ships on its Africa Express service allows the carrier to better leverage billions of dollars invested in West Africa in recent years, reducing exposure to congested North European ports.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:26:14 GMT

The $177 million plan to enlarge Spain’s TTI Algeciras is in line with the strategy of ocean carriers to diversify revenue and exert greater control over their supply chains.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:11:14 GMT

The uptick in rates comes despite a 9% surge in deployed capacity on regional services since February, according to figures from British transport consultant MDS Transmodal.

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:27:22 GMT

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

The trade group of ocean carriers is exempt from US antitrust scrutiny under an agreement it filed with the FMC five years ago, but the agency is now questioning that arrangement.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:57:13 GMT

The carrier said vessels on the five-day transit to Philadelphia will carry food, apparel, industrial products and consumer goods.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:14:14 GMT

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

Tariff uncertainty, weakening demand and an abundance of capacity are hanging over the container shipping industry, the global bank said in a report Thursday.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:35:14 GMT

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

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:46:13 GMT

The 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

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

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

CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC and Cosco are among mainliners charging add-ons on overweight containers.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:41:17 GMT

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

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:10:14 GMT

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

But sources do not think carriers will have an opportunity to net full recovery of the proposed amounts in the current market environment unless strategic capacity cuts occur.

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:04:23 GMT

Consultancy MDS Transmodal said the two companies will have just under half of the almost 176,700 TEUs in feeder ship capacity deployed in Europe and the Mediterranean.

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:29:14 GMT

A more than 30% one-week drop in rates from Asia to the US West Coast is showing that the import rush sparked by the temporary pause in higher US tariffs will apparently be short-lived.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:11:14 GMT

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

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:31:39 GMT

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

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:03:04 GMT

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

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:06:14 GMT

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:50:14 GMT

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

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:00:14 GMT

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

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:02:14 GMT

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

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:10:14 GMT

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

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:13:14 GMT

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

Thu, 29 May 2025 21:51:14 GMT

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

Thu, 29 May 2025 01:24:14 GMT

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

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:54:14 GMT

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

Fri, 09 May 2025 17:44:14 GMT

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

Wed, 07 May 2025 19:07:15 GMT

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

Thu, 01 May 2025 17:36:15 GMT

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

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:22:15 GMT

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

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:01:16 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:41:14 GMT

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

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:30:22 GMT

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

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:57:18 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:47:17 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:24:14 GMT

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

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:41:14 GMT

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

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:52:14 GMT

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

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:21:14 GMT

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

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:48:14 GMT

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

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:21:15 GMT

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

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:27:14 GMT

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

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:58:14 GMT

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

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

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:26:18 GMT

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

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:09:12 GMT

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

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:46:13 GMT

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

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:31:39 GMT

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

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:41:14 GMT

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

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:25:14 GMT

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

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:05:44 GMT

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

Thu, 29 May 2025 21:51:14 GMT

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

Thu, 29 May 2025 15:45:18 GMT

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

Thu, 29 May 2025 01:24:14 GMT

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

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:59:14 GMT

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

Tue, 20 May 2025 13:57:14 GMT

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

Thu, 15 May 2025 19:34:14 GMT

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

Wed, 14 May 2025 19:34:14 GMT

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

Fri, 09 May 2025 17:44:14 GMT

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

Tue, 06 May 2025 21:28:14 GMT

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

Tue, 06 May 2025 19:16:14 GMT

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

Fri, 02 May 2025 15:11:18 GMT

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

Thu, 01 May 2025 20:22:18 GMT

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

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

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

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

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:17:14 GMT

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

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:23:14 GMT

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:50:14 GMT

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:05:14 GMT

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

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:13 GMT

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

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:32:17 GMT

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

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:55:16 GMT

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

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:43:14 GMT

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

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:46:18 GMT

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

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:10:14 GMT

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

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:13:14 GMT

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

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:13:14 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The carrier and competitor Hapag-Lloyd announced strong financial results Wednesday, but both said the success of early 2025 won’t be replicated through the balance of the year given market headwinds linked to the global trade conflict.

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:07:25 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

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

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

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

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:50:14 GMT

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:05:14 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:26:18 GMT

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

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:09:12 GMT

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

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

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

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

A more than 30% one-week drop in rates from Asia to the US West Coast is showing that the import rush sparked by the temporary pause in higher US tariffs will apparently be short-lived.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:11:14 GMT

Despite ongoing efforts to clear out logjams triggered by the brief work stoppage, berth waiting times for vessels arriving at the country’s busiest port have risen to their highest this year.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:25:18 GMT

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

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:31:39 GMT

Sea-Intelligence said elevated freight rates are drawing small carriers to the eastbound trade lane, but the additional capacity should dwindle by mid-August.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:27:14 GMT

A widening spread between the West and East coasts comes as carriers have added fresh capacity, especially to Southern California, to take advantage of what had been a sharp jump in demand and rates following the US pause on higher tariffs against China.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:53:13 GMT

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

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:05:44 GMT

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

That the port is the largest transshipment hub makes it convenient for carriers to transship cargo as they redeploy vessels from European and other long-haul trades to US-focused services.

Fri, 30 May 2025 19:54:14 GMT

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

Thu, 29 May 2025 21:51:14 GMT

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

Thu, 29 May 2025 15:45:18 GMT

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

Thu, 29 May 2025 01:24:14 GMT

Whether the expected capacity injection on tap for June is enough to stem further rate increases remains unclear.

Tue, 27 May 2025 19:57:59 GMT

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

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:59:14 GMT

Carriers may find it difficult to bring trans-Pacific capacity back quickly because they repositioned ships into other trades outside of the region amid the tariff-linked demand drop in April and early May.

Wed, 21 May 2025 19:39:14 GMT

A calendar quirk is causing consternation for importers of non-Chinese goods with long lead times who believed they had avoided the first salvo of US tariffs by loading their cargo before the prescribed “load-by” date and are now facing unexpected costs.

Wed, 21 May 2025 16:16:19 GMT

Importers can get a fairly good sense of how to proceed over the next few months based on developments to date, but things will get fuzzy when the separate cooldown periods for tariffs on China and the rest of the world expire this summer, writes Lars Jensen.

Tue, 20 May 2025 16:03:13 GMT

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

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:54:14 GMT

The Zim Central China Xpress will restart next week, little more than a month after Zim announced its suspension as part of the carrier’s broader 30% to 35% trim in its trans-Pacific network.

Mon, 19 May 2025 18:46:24 GMT

Forwarders expect congestion and container shortages to worsen in the next few weeks as carriers redeploy vessels to trans-Pacific services from Asia-Europe trades to meet increased demand from shippers.

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:46:14 GMT

MSC plans to provide all of the tonnage in a US Gulf service, with Zim slated to get a lower share of slot space as weaker demand forces service changes.

Fri, 16 May 2025 18:19:14 GMT

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

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

Industry backlash mitigated the costliest components of the US Trade Representative’s proposed fees, but surcharges from some carriers are still likely on the way, writes Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:44:14 GMT

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

Wed, 14 May 2025 19:34:14 GMT

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

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

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

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

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:06:14 GMT

The 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

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

The project, due to begin Monday, will also improve truck access by upgrading the gate infrastructure and boost efficiency through the replacement of an outdated terminal operating system.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:00:00 GMT

The gathering will be closely watched by ocean carriers, shippers and container terminal operators in the US and Europe for signs that global unions are developing a coordinated cross-border “solidarity strike” strategy.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:35:14 GMT

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

The moves by CMA CGM were made to improve westbound transit times that remain a challenge due to ongoing vessel diversions around southern Africa.

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:47:17 GMT

The routing impasse between the railroads threatens supply chain disruptions for ocean carrier CMA CGM, which has cargo booked on the service that is due to begin later this week.

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:13 GMT

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

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:32:17 GMT

The just-concluded legislative session also puts aside emergency funding for the Port of Portland that is generated via lottery sales.

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:47:14 GMT

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

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

The deployment of 24,000-TEU ships on its Africa Express service allows the carrier to better leverage billions of dollars invested in West Africa in recent years, reducing exposure to congested North European ports.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:26:14 GMT

The $177 million plan to enlarge Spain’s TTI Algeciras is in line with the strategy of ocean carriers to diversify revenue and exert greater control over their supply chains.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:11:14 GMT

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

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:02:14 GMT

The fees come as dwell times for refrigerated containers in Houston exceed a week and reefer volumes topped 10,000 TEUs for the first time in three years.

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:30:14 GMT

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

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:10:14 GMT

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

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

But sources do not think carriers will have an opportunity to net full recovery of the proposed amounts in the current market environment unless strategic capacity cuts occur.

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:04:23 GMT

Consultancy MDS Transmodal said the two companies will have just under half of the almost 176,700 TEUs in feeder ship capacity deployed in Europe and the Mediterranean.

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:29:14 GMT

A more than 30% one-week drop in rates from Asia to the US West Coast is showing that the import rush sparked by the temporary pause in higher US tariffs will apparently be short-lived.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:11:14 GMT

Despite ongoing efforts to clear out logjams triggered by the brief work stoppage, berth waiting times for vessels arriving at the country’s busiest port have risen to their highest this year.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:25:18 GMT

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

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:31:39 GMT

A wide-ranging report commissioned by Canada’s Labor Ministry says British Columbia’s ports are vulnerable to strikes in part because of disparate longshore unions involved in contract talks.

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:49:14 GMT

While just 2% to 3% of global container traffic transits the key chokepoint, any restrictions would further tie up global vessel capacity and cut off the ports of Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi.

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:59:14 GMT

ACP Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales says developing the terminal would help ease the concerns of ocean carriers that the canal’s existing container terminals are concentrated among a handful of operators.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:55:33 GMT

A widening spread between the West and East coasts comes as carriers have added fresh capacity, especially to Southern California, to take advantage of what had been a sharp jump in demand and rates following the US pause on higher tariffs against China.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:53:13 GMT

A trio of bills would change US shipping law to reflect the current wariness surrounding China’s maritime industry and promote cargo preference for US fleets.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:21:14 GMT

TRAC Intermodal, DCLI and FlexiVan Leasing began unstacking chassis shortly after the Trump administration last month announced a 90-day pause on the 145% tariffs on Chinese imports.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:50:14 GMT

Because the West Coast’s share is higher for China-originating freight than any other region, any move away from China by importers can be expected to negatively affect the USWC’s share of inbound cargo, writes Larry Gross.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:54:17 GMT

Maritime employers along Canada’s West Coast have a new agreement that will avert the type of labor actions seen late last year.

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:32:14 GMT

The terminal operator said it has reduced the inventory of rail-bound containers at its Elizabeth facility to about 1,600, down from about 4,000 in early May.

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:06:17 GMT

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

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:25:14 GMT

The hub in northern Germany is expecting rapid volume growth for the rest of the year following a record first quarter spurred on by the launch of the carrier alliance.

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:48:15 GMT

The carrier continues to ramp up its non-ocean businesses that were acquired from Performance Team with the lease of a new warehouse located about 10 miles from the Port of Philadelphia.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:23:13 GMT

While terminal operators had hoped that problems stemming from the mid-May work stoppage would be mostly over, forwarders are still reporting cargo delays.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:49:14 GMT

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

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:55:13 GMT

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

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:15:20 GMT

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

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:25:14 GMT

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

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:57:18 GMT

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

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:18:14 GMT

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

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:59:53 GMT

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

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:27:19 GMT

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

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:43:19 GMT

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

Wed, 28 May 2025 18:01:13 GMT

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

Wed, 28 May 2025 16:20:14 GMT

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

Mon, 26 May 2025 13:57:14 GMT

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

Thu, 15 May 2025 20:09:14 GMT

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

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:34:13 GMT

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

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

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