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Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 29, 2026

Asia-US Container Rates Hold at $9,600: Market Stabilizes

Container shipping rates on the Asia-US trade lane have settled at approximately $9,600 per unit, representing a normalized market environment significantly lower than the inflated rates experienced d

FreightWaves#asia-us-rates#container-pricing#transpacific-freight
Procurement
High ImpactSep 21, 2026

Kuehne+Nagel Secures Major Amazon Data Center Logistics Deal

Kuehne+Nagel has formalized its expanding relationship with Amazon through a long-term contract that substantially broadens the logistics services it provides to the cloud computing giant. The deal, w

FreightWaves#kuehne-nagel#amazon-logistics#data-center-expansion
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 28, 2026

Korean Air Reshapes Cargo Strategy Post-Asiana Merger

Korean Air is strategically repositioning its cargo operations in anticipation of completing its acquisition of Asiana Airlines on December 17, 2024. The merger will create a substantially larger pass

The Loadstar#korean-air#asiana-merger#air-cargo
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 4, 2026

Matson Profit Surges 30% Amid Strong China Shipping Demand

Matson Navigation Company has reported a significant 30% surge in profitability, primarily driven by sustained demand on China-bound shipping routes. This earnings growth reflects a broader recovery i

FreightWaves#matson-shipping#china-trade#transpacific-freight
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 22, 2026

Yang Ming Eyes Q4 Turning Point as US Tariffs Shape Outlook

Yang Ming's leadership has signaled that while transpacific freight rates have declined in recent weeks, cargo volumes remain resilient, a dynamic that masks deeper uncertainty about market direction.

The Loadstar#transpacific-freight#us-tariff-policy#ocean-freight-rates
Demand Planning
ModerateJul 16, 2026

Matson Eyes China Shipping Demand Shifts in Q4

Matson, a major transpacific carrier, is actively monitoring shipping demand trends originating from China, signaling heightened attention to demand volatility in one of the world's most critical trad

Kalkine Media#matson-shipping#china-demand#transpacific-freight