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(5 articles)Long Beach Port Hits Record June Volume Amid Tariff Frontloading
The Port of Long Beach achieved its third busiest June on record with 779,000 TEUs—a 10.6% year-over-year increase—marking the second consecutive month of growth. This surge reflects a fundamental shi
Maersk Raises 2026 Guidance as Middle East Crisis Boosts Rates
A.P. Moller–Maersk has sharply upgraded its 2026 financial guidance, now forecasting underlying EBITDA of $8–10 billion versus the prior $4.5–7 billion range—a dramatic pivot driven by robust containe
Ocean Rates Surge as Shipping Chaos Persists Post-Conflict
The cessation of U.S.-Iran hostilities has not brought relief to global container shipping markets. While the Strait of Hormuz is reopening and stranded vessels are beginning to transit out, ocean fre
Tariff Fears Drive Early Ocean Freight Peak Season
Anticipation of tariff increases is causing importers to accelerate shipment timelines, compressing typical seasonal patterns and creating an unusually early peak demand period in ocean freight. Accor
Peak Season Arrives Early: Tariffs & Tensions Drive 51% Rate Surge
The trans-Pacific shipping market is experiencing an unusually early and sharp peak season driven by a perfect storm of tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rising fuel costs. Container rate