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(21 articles)Transpacific Rates Hold Firm Despite Golden Week Demand Slowdown
According to The Loadstar, transpacific ocean freight rates are projected to maintain elevated levels despite the traditional demand slowdown during China's Golden Week holiday period. The report sugg
Container volumes reach record 17.46M TEUs, signaling strong demand
Global container volumes have reached a record high of 17.46 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), reflecting unprecedented demand for containerized cargo transport. This milestone signals sust
HD Hyundai Launches Lashing-Free 13,000-TEU Ship for CMA CGM
HD Hyundai has delivered an innovative 13,000-TEU container ship featuring lashing-free technology to French shipping line CMA CGM. This vessel represents a significant advancement in container ship d
Europe-SSA Container Trade Shows Growth Despite Market Uncertainty
The Europe-Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) containerized trade corridor is demonstrating measurable momentum through mid-2025, with data from Container Trades Statistics showing a 2.3% year-over-year volume
LatAm-Europe Trade Faces Capacity Crunch: Book Ahead
The Europe-Latin America trade lane is experiencing operational friction as port congestion and limited vessel availability squeeze capacity on both the Atlantic and Pacific sides, prompting forwarder
Inland Container Costs Rise as Ocean Freight Rates Decline
A divergence in transportation pricing dynamics is emerging in containerized logistics: while ocean freight rates have softened, inland container transport costs are climbing. This counterintuitive mo
Maritime Trade Fragmentation Threatens Global Shipping Stability
The Consultative Shipping Group has issued a warning about escalating fragmentation and uncertainty within global maritime trade, indicating that ocean freight markets face structural headwinds beyond
Shipping Rates Hit 3-Year Peak Amid Global Cost Surge
Global shipping rates have climbed to their highest levels in three years, signaling renewed inflationary pressure on international commerce and supply chain operations. This surge reflects tightening
Typhoons Drive Global Port Congestion to Record Levels
Typhoon activity in the Asia-Pacific region has driven global port congestion to unprecedented levels, creating acute capacity constraints at key maritime hubs. This weather-driven disruption represen
US-China Port Fees Loom for Ocean Carriers as November Deadline Approaches
Ocean carriers are facing the prospect of renewed port fees stemming from US-China trade tensions, with a critical November deadline approaching. This development signals a potential escalation in tra
Port Congestion Hits Record: 4.3M TEU Vessels Waiting To Berth
Global container ports are facing unprecedented congestion levels, with a record 4.3 million TEU of vessel capacity currently waiting for berthing slots. This systemic backlog reflects structural imba
Crowley Launches Weekly Central America-Gulf Service via Port Houston
Crowley Maritime Corporation and Port Houston have announced the launch of a new weekly direct shipping service connecting Central America to the U.S. Gulf Coast. This expansion addresses growing dema
1.7M TEU Capacity Tied Up in Shipping Delays
The absorption of 1.7 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) of vessel capacity due to shipping delays represents a significant structural challenge in global ocean freight. This volume effectivel
European Port Traffic Split in H1 2026 as Export Demand Softens
European ports are experiencing divergent traffic patterns in the first half of 2026, with a notable softening in export volumes according to port traffic data. This split reflects broader weakening i
Panama Canal Drought & Congestion Threaten Global Trade Routes
The Panama Canal is experiencing compounding congestion driven by two critical factors: the geopolitical disruption caused by Middle East tensions redirecting traffic patterns, and imminent low-water
Container Lines Increase Owned Fleet to 63%, Strategic Shift
Container shipping lines have significantly increased their owned fleet share to 63%, marking a structural shift in how the industry manages capacity and controls supply chain infrastructure. This mov
Port of Long Beach Cargo Surges 10.6% in June
The Port of Long Beach recorded a 10.6% increase in cargo volume during June, reflecting strengthening demand across West Coast container operations. This represents a meaningful recovery signal for o
KRA Launches Advance Cargo Declaration Platform for Containers
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the introduction of an advance cargo declaration (ACD) platform specifically designed for containerised shipments, with an August launch date. This digi
Yang Ming's 12,000 TEU Vessel Strengthens Asia-US Freight Corridor
Yang Ming Maritime has deployed a 12,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container vessel as a cornerstone asset in its Asia-United States trade network. This represents a strategic capacity expansi
CMA CGM Invests $1.4B in FedEx Logistics to Expand US Reach
CMA CGM, one of the world's largest ocean carriers, is making a significant strategic move to strengthen its presence in US domestic logistics through a $1.4 billion investment in FedEx's supply chain
Europe-China Railway Routes Transform Multimodal Logistics Strategy
The Europe-China railway corridor is emerging as a strategic pillar in multimodal logistics networks, according to Duisport leadership. This development reflects a broader shift in how European supply