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Hormuz return comes with big risk for carriers, even when war ends
Almost six months of ship attacks, on-again, off-again ceasefires and start-stop Hormuz transits has left liners with little incentive to put ships, crew and cargo in harm's way by returning to the Persian Gulf too early, analysts say.
Suez capacity sees rapid growth as ocean carriers hurry back to route
While container lines are aiming for a gradual return to Red Sea transits to avoid overloading European terminals, the amount of reactivated proforma capacity is still rising sharply.
El Niño adds to an already stressed cold-chain ocean market
The volatile weather pattern poses a growing concern for refrigerated container shipments from Latin America, market experts told a TPM cold-chain webcast.
Gemini readying first move of its India-Europe services through Suez: sources
The Maersk/Hapag-Lloyd alliance would send ad-hoc sailings through the canal during the rest of 2026 as part of an operational risk assessment and roll out regular Suez transits on the trade lane from January 2027.
Crowley adds new Central America to US Gulf Coast service
The short-sea shipping specialist said its new service connecting Guatemala and Honduras with Houston will begin in September.
Hutchison seeks $1.5 billion from Panama over cancellation of terminal leases
The Hong Kong conglomerate said this case is separate from the contract rights arbitration launched by its Panama Port subsidiary in February following the loss of the concession and seizure of the two terminals.
Hutchison seeks $1.5 billion from Panama over cancelation of terminal leases
The Hong Kong conglomerate said this case is separate from the contract rights arbitration launched by its Panama Port subsidiary in February following the loss of the concession and seizure of the two terminals.
North Carolina looks to inland breakbulk facilities to expand maritime sector
A recent economic report suggested that breakbulk and project cargo can create opportunities in the state that don’t require it to “chase the container scale” of Norfolk, Charleston, or Savannah.
Maersk sells 25% stake in Rotterdam terminal to Hapag-Lloyd
The ocean carriers said Rotterdam’s heavily automated Maasvlakte II terminal is a key hub for their Gemini Cooperation partnership.
Zim expects strong H2 after locking in second-quarter gains
High rates and strong demand, particularly on the trans-Pacific, are expected to continue through the second half of 2026, the Israeli carrier says, as opposition grows to its takeover by Hapag-Lloyd.
Crippling port delays at Jeddah disrupt project cargo schedules
Ten-day berthing waits at the Red Sea Saudi port and inland trucking congestion have strained cargo movements throughout the Middle East.
Breakbulk industry warily wades into AI
Trust issues need to be addressed to allow the breakbulk sector to profit from the benefits of AI-enabled processes.
New Orleans mega terminal receives federal approval
The Louisiana International Terminal may start construction later this year after receiving its final permit for the $2 billion project.
German port union launches warning strikes
Verdi has called for around 11,000 port employees to walk off the job tonight in key hubs including Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven as wage talks fail.
Energy demand, equipment upgrades give turbine makers second wind in US
Original equipment manufacturers are encountering conflicting market forces stemming from increasing global energy demand alongside the disruption of US wind projects.
Red Sea safety conditions sufficient for full return: Maersk CEO
Despite an attack on a cargo ship this week that killed six, Vincent Clerc says the carrier's own analysis, together with input from military and intelligence officials, indicates Maersk is not a target of Houthi militants.
New clean air plan for LA-LB includes funds for EV charging infrastructure
The latest initiative is being called an "addendum" to an emissions reduction agreement the Southern California ports and regulators inked late last year.
Hapag-Lloyd hikes full-year profit forecast on sustained ex-Asia demand
The carrier's CEO expects solid demand out of Asia to continue through much of the year, putting a floor under rates while congestion at key ports and geopolitical disruption absorb excess capacity.
Panama Canal draft restrictions deal wildcard for US peak season
The increasing restrictions are preventing some carriers from maximizing their stowage, but haven’t yet deteriorated to the disruption-creating levels seen three years ago.
Carriers face rising uncertainty in Q3 due to tariffs, congestion: HMM
The liner was commenting after unveiling mixed financial results, with declines in both second-quarter and half-year net profit despite an increase in revenues.