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(18 articles)Pasha Group Appoints Ray Fitzgerald as President and COO
Pasha Group, a major U.S. ocean freight carrier, has appointed Ray Fitzgerald to the position of president and chief operating officer. Fitzgerald brings extensive experience in the maritime and shipp
Maersk Names New Head of Sustainability: What It Means
A. P. Møller-Mærsk, the world's largest container shipping and logistics company, has appointed a new Head of Sustainability, signaling a strategic commitment to deepening its environmental, social, a
Global RoRo Fleet Capacity: Major Car Carriers Operating in 2026
The automotive and heavy-equipment logistics industry relies on specialized Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessels to transport vehicles and breakbulk cargo globally. This analysis examines the leading RoRo
Bertha Storm Threatens Gulf Coast Port Operations
Hurricane Bertha poses a significant near-term risk to Gulf Coast logistics infrastructure, which handles roughly 20% of U.S. container traffic and a substantial portion of energy exports. The storm's
Global Port Congestion Crisis: Rapid Capacity Collapse Threatens Trade
Port congestion is emerging as a critical vulnerability in global supply chains, with terminals rapidly transitioning from manageable operating conditions to severe overload situations. The speed at w
Brazil Coastal Shipping Poised to Expand as Firms Cut Supply Chain Emissions
Brazil's coastal shipping sector is positioned for significant growth as logistics companies prioritize emissions reduction and seek alternatives to road-based transportation. The article highlights a
Asia-US Container Rates Soar 276% Amid Iran Conflict
The escalating military conflict between Iran and the United States has driven trans-Pacific container spot rates to extraordinary levels, with Asia-to-US West Coast pricing up 276% since late Februar
Container Charter Market Surges as Ocean Rates Rise Global
The container charter market is experiencing renewed momentum as ocean freight rates continue their upward trajectory, defying typical summer seasonality. According to market intelligence from Braemar
Algoma Central Updates Long-Term Fleet Strategy Amid Market Shifts
Algoma Central, a major North American shipping operator, has unveiled its long-term fleet strategy in response to changing market dynamics. The company's proactive approach to fleet planning signals
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Logistics Arm for $1.4B
CMA CGM Group, one of the world's largest container shipping companies, is acquiring FedEx's logistics arm in a $1.4 billion transaction that signals major consolidation in the global freight services
FedEx Sells $1.4B Supply Chain Unit to CMA CGM
FedEx has agreed to sell its supply chain solutions unit to French shipping giant CMA CGM for $1.4 billion, representing a significant restructuring of the integrated logistics landscape. This transac
Container Cartel Lawsuit: US Supplier Sues Four Makers
Atlantic Coast Container has initiated legal action against four major container manufacturers—CIMC, Shanghai Universal (Dong Fang), CXIC, and Singamas—following a US Department of Justice indictment
Shipowners Face New Cyber Security Threat Landscape
The maritime industry faces an escalating cyber security challenge driven by geopolitical tensions and increasingly sophisticated threat actors targeting vessels and port infrastructure. New research
Shipping's Dominant Role in Global Trade: Numbers Reveal Market Strength
NYK Line (Nippon Yusen Kaisha) has released analysis highlighting shipping's foundational importance to global commerce, presenting quantitative evidence of ocean freight's dominance in international
Fenix Resources Expands into Shipping via Mira Bulk Deal
Fenix Resources, a resource company, has announced a strategic partnership with Mira Bulk to establish a direct shipping capability. This vertical integration move signals a strategic pivot toward con
Sea Freight Update June 2026: Key Market Trends & Rate Analysis
DSV has released its monthly sea freight market update for June 2026, providing supply chain professionals with timely intelligence on ocean shipping conditions, rate trajectories, and capacity dynami
Multimodal Freight: How Global Supply Chains Connect
This article presents a conceptual overview of global multimodal freight transportation systems, illustrating how containerized cargo flows across different transport modes—ocean shipping, air freight
Port taxes on Chinese ships threaten U.S. farm exports
Renewed pressure from Democratic Senators Mark Kelly and Elizabeth Warren to reinstate port fees on Chinese vessels poses a structural threat to U.S. agricultural exporters. Originally implemented und