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NYSHEX to expand futures contract pricing reach with new funding
The financing is meant to grow the NYSHEX Freight Index, which is used to price index-linked ocean freight contracts and four futures contracts that were launched in April on the Intercontinental Exchange.
Pre-Lunar New Year cargo surge could bring congestion, delays: Yang Ming
Supply chains, particularly in Asia, are only just recovering from delays and port congestion caused in large part by severe storms in Asia between July and September.
Forwarders need to be brought into project cargo conversations earlier: shippers
Original equipment manufacturers could better identify cargo risks and relay them sooner to customers if project forwarders are consulted before contracts are finalized, attendees at an industry conference were told.
Fast-growing order book looms over container shipping industry
Opinions remain divided over whether the excess tonnage will drive a market downturn or be absorbed by widespread network disruption and capacity management strategies.
US retailers upgrade Q4 import forecast even as extended peak winds down
The National Retail Federation said US ports in September ended up handling 2.37 million TEUs, making it the busiest month of 2026 and the third-busiest in the history of its Global Port Tracker.
China extends port fee suspension on US ships to January after USTR deferment
The move followed a USTR notice Friday saying the agency would postpone port fees on China-built or -controlled ships calling at US ports for two months starting Monday.
PMA, ILWU Local 26 extend contract to Nov. 20 as talks continue
The fresh extension came after the two sides negotiated late into Friday night ahead of the latest deadline of midnight PT.
Container delays generate revenue for different parties at each stop: analyst
Freight delays unwind on different clocks, and the gaps between those clocks decide who profits, writes Paul Tonsager.
Outsized military cargoes force welcome European infrastructure improvements
The creation of recognized heavy transport "corridors" across the bloc and streamlined permitting procedures are both expected to occur amid the increase in the size of the cargoes.
Energy, infrastructure projects keep heavy equipment makers in growth mode
As key global manufacturers and shippers of high-and-heavy cargo, the four global equipment giants — Caterpillar, Komatsu, Manitowoc, and Volvo — signal trends for the breakbulk segment.
Bangladesh apparel factory disruptions threaten carrier volume targets
With fresh export shipments in a state of flux amid widespread protests, carrier executives in Bangladesh reported limited container bookings and gate-ins for loading in the last few days.
Maersk raises earnings guidance for third time on freight rates, strong Q4 outlook
And CEO Vincent Clerc indicated the current high-rate environment bodes well for 2027 contract renewals, especially on the Asia-Europe trade.
Early Lunar New Year set to drive up December ocean demand on Asia-Europe
China's most important holiday begins on Feb. 6, 11 days earlier than this year, which will prompt exporters to lock in bookings sooner and push up rates, analysts and forwarders say.
Strike deadline at LA-LB ports delayed again through midnight Friday
The fresh extension came after the Pacific Maritime Association and ILWU Local 26 failed to reach a new deal after negotiating late into Wednesday evening.
Hapag-Lloyd to launch two Asia-Latin America services next year
The move continues an ongoing reshuffle of services and partnerships among the major carriers serving the trade.
ONE doubles full-year profit forecast on higher freight rates, volumes
The carrier said although spot rates are expected to ease in the coming months due to the seasonal softening of cargo demand, they will remain above the levels assumed in its previous forecast upgrade made in August.
Shippers face cost execution test in push for lower emissions
Choice of carrier, vessel deployment, cargo utilization, route, and regulatory exposure can materially change both the environmental result and the economics of a shipment, according to recent industry analysis.
Zim launches third China-USWC express service to tap freight surge
The latest express service from the carrier comes as spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific hover near their 2026 high late into the traditional peak shipping season.
FMC to host detention and demurrage ‘research symposium’
The event aims to foster a greater understanding of how charges for container usage and storage can best incentivize cargo flow, the US Federal Maritime Commission said.
Gemini partners say will shift India-North Europe service to Suez routing
All the vessels deployed on the ME1/IOS loop are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, which industry observers believe points to a more consequential shift in the carrier's overall risk assessment of the Red Sea corridor.