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(5 articles)Maersk: Hormuz Disruption to Sustain High Shipping Costs
Maersk's warning signals sustained pricing pressure on global ocean freight markets due to geopolitical instability in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which approximately 20% of gl
UP-NS Merger Would Control 50% of US Rail Freight, BNSF CEO Warns
BNSF Railway CEO Katie Farmer has publicly opposed the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, cautioning that the combined entity would control approximately 50% of all U.S. rail
Fuel Price Surge Pushes Logistics Costs Higher Across Supply Chain
Fuel price increases are creating a significant headwind for logistics operations globally, with rising transportation costs affecting carriers, shippers, and end consumers across all transport modes.
SITC Q1 Shipping Volumes Rise Amid Freight Rate Pressure
SITC's Q1 results present a paradoxical picture for the container shipping industry: while the carrier achieved higher shipping volumes, suggesting sustained demand for oceanborne transport, it simult
Hormuz Strait Open But Market Clarity Remains Elusive
While officials have confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains completely open for maritime traffic, the container shipping market continues to grapple with lingering uncertainty about optimal routi