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(13 articles)Charleston Port Pursues Harbor Deepening to Compete with Virginia
South Carolina Ports Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have initiated a formal feasibility study to deepen the North Charleston Terminal to 52 feet—matching the current depth of Charlesto
Rhine Water Levels Rise, Easing Barge Capacity Constraints
Recent rainfall across the Rhine River basin has raised water levels, providing relief to barge operators and port facilities that have faced capacity constraints due to shallow-water conditions. This
Tanzania Expands Dar es Salaam Port to Relieve Vessel Congestion
Tanzania is moving forward with accelerated expansion plans for the Port of Dar es Salaam, one of East Africa's critical maritime gateways. The project aims to address persistent vessel congestion tha
Yang Ming's H1 2026 Rebound Signals Volatile Shipping Market Ahead
Taiwan-based Yang Ming Marine Transport delivered a substantial first-half 2026 earnings rebound, driven by three converging factors: tariff-driven cargo front-loading, an unusually strong early peak
EV Export Boom Pushes Car-Carrier Rates Near $100K Daily
The surge in Chinese electric vehicle exports is reshaping demand dynamics in the specialized car-carrier shipping market. Charter rates for modern car-carriers are approaching the $100,000 per day th
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
CMA CGM Surpasses MSC With Fastest Fleet Growth in 2024
CMA CGM has emerged as the fastest-growing major container carrier in the first half of 2024, adding 235,500 TEU of capacity and representing a 5.7% fleet expansion. This growth trajectory positions t
BigLift and CY Launch New Heavy Lift Capacity Solution
BigLift and CY have announced the unveiling of a new heavy lift solution, representing a strategic expansion in their combined project forwarding capabilities. This development signals growing investm
Yang Ming's 12,000 TEU Vessel Strengthens Asia-US Freight Corridor
Yang Ming Maritime has deployed a 12,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container vessel as a cornerstone asset in its Asia-United States trade network. This represents a strategic capacity expansi
China-India Container Rates Surge 25-30% on Strong Import Demand
Container freight rates on the China-India trade lane have experienced a sharp 25-30% increase since late May, with spot rates from Shanghai to Nhava Sheva (JNPA) now commanding $2,300-$2,400 per TEU
Ocean Shipping Rates Face 4-Week Climb Despite Iran Ceasefire
Despite recent geopolitical easing through a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, the ocean shipping market continues to face structural headwinds that will keep rates elevated through at least mid-summer. Ac
Eckship Launches Newbuild Program for Six Heavy-Lift Vessels
Eckship has announced a significant fleet expansion initiative, committing to a newbuild program for up to six vessels with 15,200 deadweight tonnage (DWT) capacity. This move represents a strategic i
Brazil's Merchant Marine Fund Finances 70-Vessel Fleet Expansion
Brazil's Merchant Marine Fund has approved financing for the addition of 70 vessels to the country's northern fleet, marking a significant capacity expansion for regional maritime operations. This ini