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Surging energy cargo demand brings higher compliance burden
As volumes of new energy generation and storage technologies grow, shippers expect more documentation, transparency and greater control over risk, according to project forwarders and carriers.
Surging China auto exports to counter carrier overcapacity fears: Wilhelmsen CEO
China export forecasts could top 8 million vehicles this year, providing a steady flow of cargo for the expected 8% increase in the global ro/ro fleet.
Zim deal to strengthen Hapag-Lloyd's market share across key trade lanes
The increase in volume that would result across the trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific corridors was particularly welcome, according to Hapag-Lloyd's CEO.
Shipping decarbonization drive faces patchwork of carbon tax measures
Fragmented regional greenhouse gas regulatory frameworks such as the EU ETS have increased the complexity of operating a global network and will be difficult to navigate, observers say.
Real-time chassis location becoming competitive edge in leasing
A heavily oversupplied equipment market born out of the pandemic disruption is forcing chassis providers to ensure visibility technology plays a growing role as a differentiator.
Hapag-Lloyd bolsters fleet with $4.2 billion deal to acquire Zim
The acquisition is expected to be completed this year, and will strengthen the combined network on the trans-Pacific, intra-Asia, the Atlantic, Latin America, and East Mediterranean while bringing up to $500 million in synergies, Hapag-Lloyd's CEO said.
Hapag-Lloyd’s plan to acquire Zim would deepen shipping oligopoly
The acquisition if approved would solidify the Hamburg-based ocean carrier among the five largest container lines by capacity.
Trump administration unveils US maritime revitalization ‘action plan’
The wide-ranging plan includes proposals to tax foreign-built ships calling US ports, rebuild domestic shipbuilding capacity, and eliminate “burdensome regulations” through a series of deregulatory measures.
Ocean Alliance, ONE rework trans-Atlantic services, remove ships
North and South Atlantic loops from Northern European to the US will consolidate to one East Coast-wide service, with a Baltimore call dropped and fewer overall vessels used.
Departure of DP World CEO welcomed by Canadian ports partner
Quebec-based investment manager La Caisse earlier this week said it would put its future investments with DP World on hold until the company addressed Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Maersk, Eurogate plan $1.2 billion terminal upgrade at Bremerhaven
The investment will strengthen the Gemini hub’s position and increase capacity at the joint venture terminal by more than 30% to 4 million TEUs.
Reversal in US clean energy investment signals shift in project cargo momentum
Canceled renewable energy projects in the US totaled $35 billion in 2025 as more project funds left the country than came in amid the federal government’s shifting policies to prioritize fossil fuels.
Scrapping strategy looms large in 2026 as carriers manage growing oversupply
Downward pressure on rates is set to continue with just over 1 million TEUs of capacity via ships above 10,000 TEUs scheduled to be delivered this year.
DP World’s financial partner hits pause over CEO’s ties to Epstein
La Caisse, a major infrastructure fund and co-investor with DP World, said it wants clarity from the ports operator about Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem’s relationship with the convicted sex trafficker after messages between the two men became public this week.
Contrecoeur investor hits pause over DP World CEO’s ties to Epstein
La Caisse, a major infrastructure fund and co-investor with DP World, said it wants clarity from the ports operator about Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem’s relationship with the convicted sex trafficker after messages between the two men became public this week.
Colombo expands box capacity as regional hub competition intensifies
Equipped with 12 quay cranes capable of handling ultra-large container ships, the expansion allows the East Container Terminal to handle 3 million TEUs annually at full speed.
HMM profitability falls as carrier warns of growing supply-demand imbalance
The 2025 result follows a familiar trend seen across the full-year financials reported so far by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express as the industry moves into an overcapacity-driven downcycle.
GPA names next CEO as Savannah readies for new growth phase
Kevin Price, president of the port’s stevedoring services company Gateway Terminals, will join GPA in July as president and then add the CEO’s role in mid-2027.
Gemini schedule reliability shows sum greater than its parts: Xeneta
Xeneta’s “Schedule Reliability Scorecard” for 2025 showed Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are more reliable under Gemini than in standalone services, while other alliances showed uneven performance among partners.
NY-NJ port readying to guide terminals on truck appointment systems
But the recommendations will not include guidance on handling empty container returns, as port stakeholders see it as a separate issue.