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(29 articles)Maersk Accelerates Rate Hike Pass-Through, Tightens Market Tracking
Maersk has fundamentally altered its container freight pricing methodology, moving away from the conservative approach it maintained during the pandemic freight rate surge toward a model that tracks g
Used Truck Supply Hits 15-Year Low, Driving Fleet Procurement Costs Higher
The used truck market is experiencing structural tightness unseen since the pandemic, with sleeper inventory now below COVID-era lows and pricing strengthening materially across both sleeper and day c
Container Rates Jump 4% on Strong Transpacific Demand Surge
Container freight rates on major transpacific routes have increased by 4%, reflecting sustained demand in trade between Asia and North America. This rate adjustment signals that market capacity remain
Maersk Adds Intermodal Fuel Surcharge to DACH Region
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping line, has introduced a fuel surcharge specifically targeting intermodal transportation services across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). T
Jiexun Profit Surges 15x as Capacity Drives Q2 Air & Sea Freight
Jiexun, a Taiwan-based freight forwarding and logistics company, has delivered explosive financial results in the second quarter, with profits increasing 15-fold year-over-year and earnings per share
Transpacific Container Rates Jump 12% on Liner Price Hikes
Container lines have successfully implemented rate increases on transpacific routes, with the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index reflecting gains of approximately 12% for both Shanghai-US West Coast
Intra-Asia Container Rates Fall 4% as Chinese Export Rush Slows
Intra-Asia container rates have weakened significantly in late July 2026, with the Drewry Index showing uniform 4% declines across key Shanghai trade lanes. The Shanghai-to-Nhava Sheva route fell to $
BNSF Warns UP-NS Merger Will Raise Rates Despite New Proposals
BNSF has intensified its opposition to the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, dismissing the carriers' latest supplemental filing to regulators as insufficient to address fundamental anti
WCI Spot Rates Show Fortnight Brace Volatility During Peak Season
Drewry's World Container Index continues to exhibit a distinct seasonal pattern dubbed the "Fortnight Brace," characterized by alternating weeks of double-digit spot rate increases followed by flat or
FedEx, UPS Face Fuel Surcharge Pressure as Amazon Looms
FedEx and UPS are facing increased pressure from fuel surcharges that are pushing customers to seek alternative pricing arrangements and discounts. The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index analysis reveals that
FedEx Expands Surcharges to EU, Reclassifies 239 US Zip Codes
FedEx is executing a comprehensive pricing strategy that extends far beyond headline rate increases. Over 18 months, the carrier has implemented more than 50 pricing changes—ranging from fuel surcharg
Maersk Announces Major Tariff Changes Effective August 1
Maersk, the world's largest container shipping line, is set to implement two major tariff modifications beginning August 1st, signaling a structural shift in ocean freight pricing dynamics. While the
Tariffs Pushed Retail Import Prices Up 7% Before Supreme Court
A recent Tax Foundation study quantifies the direct pricing impact of tariffs on U.S. retail imports, revealing a 7 percentage point increase in retail prices for imported merchandise prior to a Supre
Maersk tariff hikes hit India exporters from August 1
Maersk is implementing two significant tariff changes on the India-Europe shipping corridor effective August 1, creating immediate cost pressures for Indian exporters. The announcement signals a tight
Ocean Freight Rates Stable But Price Increases Looming Mid-Month
Ocean freight rates have stabilized according to the latest market update from Freightos as of June 16, 2026, but supply chain professionals should remain vigilant for potential mid-month rate increas
Korea FTC Probes Four Container Makers for Global Cartel
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has launched a formal investigation into four major container manufacturers—CIMC, Shanghai Universal Logistics Equipment (Dongfang International Container), Singama
Hapag-Lloyd Implements $1,000 GRI on Indian Subcontinent Shipments
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's leading container shipping lines, has announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) of US$1,000 per container on shipments originating from the Indian subcontinent and Pakist
Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update - April 1, 2026
Xeneta's weekly ocean container shipping market update for April 1, 2026, provides market participants with current pricing trends and rate movements across major shipping corridors. This recurring in
Importers & Exporters Push Back Against Peak Season Shipping Surcharges
Importers and exporters in South Africa are mounting vocal opposition to peak season surcharges imposed by major shipping lines, signaling growing frustration with the practice of dynamic pricing duri
Shippers Overpaying for Fuel: How to Negotiate Away Duplicate Charges
Following the escalation of the Iran conflict in February 2026, diesel fuel prices spiked 90% in three weeks, prompting ocean carriers to introduce Emergency Bunker Adjustment Factor (eBAF) surcharges
Drayage & Intermodal Markets Face Price Surge Ahead
The ITS Logistics June freight index is signaling an important inflection point for domestic transportation markets. The index warns that drayage and intermodal sectors—critical links in the container
Westbound Ocean Freight Costs Spike Ahead of Peak Season
Westbound ocean freight costs are experiencing significant upward pressure as supply chain professionals anticipate the arrival of peak season demand. This surge reflects the typical seasonal pattern
Air Freight Rates Defy Gravity Despite Capacity Recovery
Despite a steady recovery in global freighter capacity—up 4% month-on-month in May and an additional 2% in early June—air freight rates have remained stubbornly elevated across major trade lanes. The
Truckload Rates Set for Multiyear Rise as Capacity Tightens
The North American truckload market is entering a structural capacity crunch that will drive sustained rate increases for years, a sharp reversal from the freight recession of 2021–2025. Regulatory en
ABF Freight Raises Rates 5.9% Mid-Year Amid Heavier Freight
ArcBest Corporation, through its ABF Freight subsidiary, announced a 5.9% rate increase scheduled to take effect later in Q2—an atypical timing that signals shifting freight dynamics in the North Amer
India-Gulf Container Rates Plunge as Capacity Normalizes
Container rates between India and Gulf ports are experiencing significant downward pressure as vessel capacity normalizes and accumulated cargo backlogs clear. This rate deflation reflects a broader m
Diesel Prices Fall for Fourth Week Straight: What It Means
The U.S. national average diesel price has declined for the fourth consecutive week, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). This sustained downward trend signals relief fo
Prevent Supply Chain Pricing Disputes with Smarter Contracts
Foley & Lardner LLP, a major law firm, has published guidance on contract strategies designed to prevent pricing disputes in supply chain relationships. The article addresses a persistent challenge wh
Ocean Carriers Hiking Rates as Peak Season Demand Surges
Ocean carriers are leveraging early peak season demand to impose premium pricing on non-contracted cargo and reduce allocations for long-term contract holders. Shippers report carriers are aggressivel