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Bunker fuel shortages in Asia at tipping point as war disruption continues
Stocks that were already in the fuel supply chain and en route to refueling hubs when the Middle East conflict started have now been delivered, and those ports are running down their inventories.
Offshore wind cancellations set up energy project pivot in the US
TotalEnergies accepted a $1 billion payment from the Trump administration to walk away from two offshore wind projects and instead reinvest the funds in fossil fuel projects along the Gulf Coast.
Container shipping faces ‘shallow’ downcycle amid strong carrier finances
Ocean carriers have a stronger financial backstop than past downcycles after having retired significant debt and increased their profitability in the last five years post-pandemic, writes Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
US Gulf breakbulk ports lean into project boom
Houston and New Orleans are coming off a year of growth for project cargo volumes, albeit with a drop in steel imports, and both ports anticipate a continuation of those trends.
ONE takes stake in Busan’s Dongwon terminal ahead of Premier network shift
The carrier alliance will shake up its Asia-Europe network in April with Busan becoming the focus of its North Asia trade and direct calls ending to ports in Japan and Taiwan.
FMC rejects requests by carriers to waive waiting period for Middle East surcharges
The decision means CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and Zim will be forced to wait until early April before implementing surcharges designed to recoup higher operating costs associated with the war in the Middle East.
Houston cuts free time on reefer importers amid ongoing high dwells
Reefer shipments into the port, while still small, have been growing faster than overall cargo, forcing port officials to deal with more long-dwelling containers.
New shipping crisis brings ‘resilience’ question to the fore again
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the latest disruption to global shipping, highlighting once again that the market would rather ride out the problem than pay for the resilience that could bring relief, analyst Lars Jensen writes.
US resin shippers look to tap new customers amid Iran war
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has cut off a major source of global resin supply, teeing up US production to fill in some of the gap.
APMT takes 49% stake in Haiphong's HHIT terminal in northern Vietnam
The move comes just days after a joint venture between the two companies was selected as the preferred bidder to develop a $1.8 billion container terminal in Da Nang.
Hurdles in Persian Gulf test carriers moving stranded Asian cargo from India
Market sources say an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 TEUs have landed at Indian ports thus far, with Nhava Sheva (JNPA) terminals alone accounting for 25,000 TEUs of discharges.
Middle East war will ‘amplify’ volatility in global supply chains: Cosco
China’s largest shipping company commented on current geopolitical events as it released its 2025 financial results, which saw net profits plummet 38%.
Virginia’s deeper harbor could allow higher usage on ULCVs
Norfolk’s dredging to a 55-foot depth will allow ocean carriers to offer more capacity on big ships that have to load lightly due to draft constraints.
Reefer shippers play waiting game with boxes stuck outside Persian Gulf
Containers that were inbound when the war started have been plugged into reefer slots in terminals outside the Gulf, accruing mounting storage charges as cargo owners either wait for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen or start looking for new markets
Hapag-Lloyd to invest $1 billion across Indian maritime verticals
The multi-pronged program includes reflagging four of the carrier’s container ships to the Indian registry and participating in terminal infrastructure development at Vadhavan.
War reignites tussle between ocean carriers, cargo owners over fuel surcharges
The most disruptive energy shock in modern history has reawakened the debate over whether emergency fuel surcharges are a fair way for ocean carriers to recoup unexpected costs or blatant “double-dipping” that angers shippers.
Rising road volume puts Middle East land-based options under pressure
Signs of stress are emerging as boxes pour into a land transport network crucial for the flow of cargo across the war-torn region.
APM Terminals to build $1.8 billion terminal in Da Nang
The terminal capable of ultimately handling 5.7 million TEUs annually will be global terminal operator’s third in Vietnam.
Ocean shipping patterns erode intermodal share from West Coast: analyst
The recent increase in intermodal share in the face of declining West Coast share is intriguing, and it might be signaling a more significant change in the situation, writes Larry Gross.
Trans-Pacific contract talks accelerating after Walmart signs
After a pause in trans-Pacific service contract negotiations caused by war in the Middle East, talks are expected to move forward now that the largest US retailer has concluded some of its agreements.