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Shippers look inland to move swelling project cargo demand
Inland water transport offers a lower-emission alternative routing for out-of-gauge cargoes, with cost-efficiency, lower energy consumption, and fewer accidents among other advantages.
Polish trade group hits out at ‘unequal rules’ for Chinese e-commerce platforms
The digital trade body argues that online sellers outside the EU were able to scale rapidly by exploiting gaps in customs and regulatory enforcement that European businesses could not legally replicate.
Maersk to reorganize logistics segment as profit margins fall short again
The move to split Logistics and Services into three product segments reflects the sensitivities around a division that underpins the carrier’s integrated end-to-end strategy launched in 2017.
NY-NJ port’s stricter absentee policy results in first longshore cuts
Marine terminals are using the new longshore contract to tackle one of the port’s recurring problems, with the union’s support, as they look to boost efficiency at the biggest port along the US East Coast.
India advances launch of state container line after cabotage rule rewind
New Delhi has formed a consortium of six state-owned entities to push ahead with a plan to launch a large nationally owned container carrier, to be known as the Bharat Container Shipping Line.
Gemini benefits face looming challenge from oversupplied market: Maersk CEO
The carrier’s solid interim earnings through 2025 ensured a positive full-year result, but red ink made its first appearance in two years on the company’s quarterly balance sheet.
‘Lumpy’ project cargo demand to lead to two-tier MPV market
Power generation cargoes are on the rise amid surging demand linked to data centers, but cargo generated by oil projects will be on shakier ground in 2026.
Panama Ports seeks ‘extensive damages’ after terminal concessions canceled
The decision by the Panama Supreme Court has provoked angry responses from both the Chinese and Hong Kong governments, with Beijing warning that Panama would “pay a heavy price both politically and economically.”
Labor strike at Chittagong Port cripples Bangladesh container flows
Multiple local sources told the Journal of Commerce the escalating unrest that entered its fifth day Wednesday has brought all port operations, including vessel berthing and cargo clearance, to a halt.
Tariffs claim another victim on the trans-Pacific: the pre-LNY cargo surge
Sources say sustained weak market fundamentals have caused this year to be atypical in terms of demand in the immediate run-up to Lunar New Year, which begins Feb. 17.
Tariffs claim another victim on the trans-Pacific: the pre-CNY cargo surge
Sources say sustained weak market fundamentals have caused this year to be atypical in terms of demand in the immediate run-up to Lunar New Year, which begins Feb. 17.
Atlantic storms force terminals in Western Mediterranean to close again
Just days after last week’s storm shut terminals and disrupted shipping schedules, Maersk warned that weather in the region has “deteriorated beyond initial expectations.”
Charleston slows railyard development amid insufficient shipper demand
Charleston’s total rail lifts for 2025 were about one-quarter of the planned capacity of Navy Base Intermodal Facility, prompting the port’s CEO to reset capital spending plans.
DSV moves to transform its business as Schenker integration accelerates
Absorbing its largest and most complex takeover to date was initially expected to take at least two years to complete, but will now be fully wrapped 20 months after the DB Schenker acquisition closed.
Carriers try new rate hike on Asia-Latin America, but fresh capacity provides headwind
CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd are seeking a general rate increase of $1,000 per FEU starting March 1 to reverse a steady spot rate decline that began in July 2025.
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd confirm they’ll route Gemini service through Suez
The India/Middle East-Mediterranean service will be the first Gemini loop in two years to transit the Red Sea, with plans for other services to follow “where possible,” the alliance partners say.
Auto tariff wars in Mexico, South Africa threaten to torpedo Indian ro/ro trade
The two markets hold high stakes, pegged at $2 billion in combined export value for both homegrown and global auto brands in India.
US agrees to slash tariffs on imports from India after reaching trade deal
Both sides had been engaged in protracted negotiations to break the trade deadlock that had cut India’s imports to the US East Coast by more than 30% over the past six months.
AI primed to offer ocean carriers many and varied ways to cut expenses
With few opportunities for large-scale consolidation and freight rates under growing pressure from slowing volumes and the largest-ever order book, liners will need to look elsewhere to save costs; it won’t be long before AI offers up ready solutions, writes Peter Tirschwell.
Breakbulk, project cargo operators expand fleets with raft of new orders
Norden, Stena RoRo and Meriaura commit to up to 15 new ships as the resilience of the MPV market is reflected in the most recent quarterly sentiment index published by One World Shipbrokers.


