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Tariff turmoil to increase market volatility, supply chain disruption: HMM
Ports in Europe and Asia, especially Rotterdam, Antwerp, Singapore and Shanghai, have been grappling with congestion-related issues such berthing and cargo delays for several months.
New Houston berth to enhance post-Panamax handling
The nearly two-year project to complete Bayport’s Wharf 7 will allow the terminal to handle more ships as work on widening the Houston Ship Channel continues.
Underinvestment exposes European ports to systematic bottlenecks
A cautious approach to investment in network and terminal infrastructure is not keeping pace with market growth.
Yang Ming, Wan Hai profits drop on weaker volumes
Taiwan-based ocean carriers say US tariffs are taking a toll on trans-Pacific volumes.
Shipper cost pressures risk further fraying carrier relationships
US tariffs are fuel cost-cutting mandates, heaping pressure on cargo owners to push for lower ocean shipping rates even if at the expense of carrier relations.
OOCL adds service to tap China-to-Mexico trade boom
OOCL’s newest express shuttle service from China to Mexico joins other carrier services linking the two underscores the ongoing growth in trade between the two countries.
Exporter rate ‘shopping’ exacerbating uneven India ocean service
Exporters’ proclivity for rate shopping leads to choppiness in a market that is also beholden to vessels being pulled into larger ocean freight markets.
Strong project cargo demand spurs MPV fleet expansion
Two carriers have taken advantage of favorable market fundamentals which pair a rapidly ageing fleet and a low orderbook.
US retailers project big year-over-year import declines to close out 2025
Import volumes for September through December are expected to come in each month about 20% under the comparable 2024 levels, according to the latest Global Port Tracker, with tariff-linked frontloading one of the primary reasons.
FMC grants ‘controlled-carrier’ exemption to MPV operator Chipolbrok
The Chinese-Polish carrier won the rate-linked relief after US regulators had expressed initial concerns this spring about the Chinese government’s supposed control over the company.
Air cargo carriers face capacity challenge as tariff frontloading ends
Following a July volume surge as US importers built inventory ahead of the sweeping US tariff rollout on Aug. 7, freighter airlines must now right-size capacity to match new demand levels.
Maersk CEO vows to reach logistics profit margin target by year-end
But standing in the way of accelerated margin improvement is the volatile North American market to which the carrier is heavily exposed in logistics.
New Jersey’s proposed worker classification rule hangs over port truckers
The new rule, a second attempt at requiring the so-called ABC test for workers in the state, has drawn opposition from multiple groups, with port trucking among the affected industries.
Chinese brand expansion changing ‘fabric’ of global trade: Clerc
Globalization is accelerating on the back of the commercial success of Chinese companies that are taking market share on the global stage, according to the Maersk CEO.
High Gemini reliability lays groundwork for premium rate discussions: Maersk CEO
Vincent Clerc said while the solid on-time performance levels had to be maintained before any commercial discussions would be held with customers, the time was coming.
Tariff realities prompt growth in ‘origin-controlled’ cargo on trans-Pacific
The reasons for the increase are largely tariff-related, sources say, as market participants adjust to the possibility of permanently higher tariff levels imposed by the Trump administration.
India-Med rates race higher as blank sailings continue to tighten capacity
Forwarders said space for bookings, especially to the more-demanding West Mediterranean market, has become acutely tight due to multiple blank calls in recent weeks.
Vingroup to start building $14 billion Haiphong port, logistics hub next year
Vietnam’s largest conglomerate said the complex will be developed in three phases between 2026 and 2040 and include a container terminal with at least six berths.
Industry veteran tapped as new CEO of Harbor Trucking Association
Robert Loya takes the helm of HTA as the drayage industry struggles with stagnant pricing power, increased operating costs and strong competition from new entrants, including AI-enabled platforms.
Extended tax credits for chip manufacturers to boost heavy-lift cargo demand
While some planned larger projects are facing delays due to challenging market conditions, new facilities will benefit from renewed fiscal support from Washington.