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House reauthorizes FMC and adds to its oversight powers
Along with funding through 2029, the reauthorization codified new responsibilities for the agency under OSRA-22.
Space logistics newbuilding to service booming project cargo sector
The handling and transportation of space components is opening up new opportunities for project cargo forwarders.
Wan Hai inks approximately $500 million deal for six LNG-powered ships
The vessels take the carrier’s total order book to 36 ships to be delivered between 2026 and 2030, increasing its owned fleet to 150 ships totaling 927,250 TEUs.
Wan Hai inks roughly $500 million deal for six LNG-powered ships
The vessels take the carrier’s total order book to 36 ships to be delivered between 2026 and 2030, increasing its owned fleet to 150 ships totaling 927,250 TEUs.
More data sharing crucial to avoiding future port congestion: officials
Although major US gateways have made some progress in promoting data sharing on vessel arrivals, port authorities say more systemic thinking must take place among carriers and their supply chain partners to avoid a repeat of the meltdown that occurred in 2021-22.
US freight industry enters 2026 with low growth expectations
As economists question whether the US consumer is finally pulling back as tariff costs increasingly show in store prices, another major generator of freight manufacturing orders is showing signs of sputtering.
Premier Alliance's 2026 network to maintain Red Sea diversions
Alliance members Ocean Network Express, HMM and Yang Ming said they were “closely monitoring” the situation around the Red Sea with the focus on the safety of crew, ship and cargo.
Terminal operator ICTSI expands South America, Africa footprints
The Manila-based company is tapping into moves by the governments of Brazil and South Africa to enable their ports to handle steadily rising container volume and calls by larger vessels.
Maersk picks new CFO, reshuffles some regional chiefs
Robert Erni, who will step into the CFO job after the ocean carrier reports fiscal 2025 results in February, has 30 years of experience in financial roles across the logistics industry.
Inland rail connectivity key to Port of Long Beach growth: new CEO
Noel Hacegaba says more efficient intermodal rail service to the US interior will help Long Beach grab a greater share of imports from Asia that move to major distribution hubs such as Dallas and Chicago.
Australian government action needed to curb soaring terminal charges: regulator
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued a report Friday that found terminal operators were making “historic” profits while their investment in infrastructure lagged far behind.
Hapag-Lloyd to expand feeder fleet with new methanol-ready ships
The Hamburg-based carrier is investing $500 million on eight newbuilds and adding 14 newbuild charters, with the overall goal of making its fleet more fuel efficient and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
NYK, MOL to pay $72 million to settle UK vehicle shipment claims
The two Japanese vehicle carriers are the last to agree to a settlement figure in a long-running price-fixing case.
Policy shift clears way for surge in Mexican mining projects, cargo activity
A boost in project cargo demand is expected as delayed mining projects in the country start to come onstream in the coming years.
CargoWise’s pricing model change could mark final milestone in market ascent
The ubiquity of WiseTech’s flagship platform in the forwarding market has placed a target on its back – one that grew larger with a significant change last week in how it prices its product.
Seaboard Marine revamps Gulf service to combine calls in Central America
The carrier this week said a new service it is launching is “designed to enhance reliability and significantly improve transit times” between US Gulf ports, Central America and the Caribbean.
Cascading container tonnage spreads structural overcapacity to secondary lanes
New analysis shows a systematic displacement of tonnage from primary to secondary trade lanes has occurred over the past two years, while a shortage of capacity is looming over the smaller shipping segment.
Reliance on contracts results in unused truckload, ocean capacity: study
A study commissioned by Freightos finds truckload shippers fail to use 70% of the contracted capacity they negotiate.
US container volumes set for weak 2026 amid ongoing trade uncertainty
S&P Global’s outlook for the transportation sector sees US ports facing a volume decline in 2026 with the potential for recovery in 2027.
Cargo bookings for Asia-Europe ocean trade rise sharply in December
The rise in bookings is driving an increase in the capacity offered by ocean carriers on Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean that this week reached record levels on both trades.


