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Hong Kong to launch digital cargo tracking, data exchange network
The use of real-time cargo status data is expected to make trade finance more efficient, reducing credit costs, and processing and payment times, the Hong Kong government said.
US East, Gulf coast ports expanding intermodal access, vessel capacity
While some gateways are expanding their intermodal access to vie for discretionary cargo destined for inland locations, others are moving full speed ahead with capacity expansions that will allow them to handle more and larger ships.
CMA CGM’s Oceania-US East Coast service to kick off in February
While container trade between the South Pacific and USEC was flat prior to 2021, it has shown growth since then, albeit from a small base.
CMA CGM’s Oceania–US East Coast service to kick off in February
While container trade between the South Pacific and USEC was flat prior to 2021, it has shown growth since then, albeit from a small base.
Maersk waives ‘disruption surcharge’ for Red Sea sailing on India-USEC trade
The fee — generally in the range of $200 per TEU and $450 per FEU — was introduced by the carrier in January 2024 following the industry-wide rerouting of vessels via the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa.
Maersk waives ‘disruption surcharge’ for Red Sea sailing on India–USEC trade
The fee — generally in the range of $200 per TEU and $450 per FEU — was introduced by the carrier in January 2024 following the industry-wide rerouting of vessels via the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa.
Shippers to regain leverage in trans-Pacific contract negotiations
The strength of holiday retail sales in the final month of 2025 and inventory levels approaching the Lunar New Year factory shutdowns in February will be the major factors determining the extent of pricing power in trans-Pacific contract talks.
Evergreen to invest $174 million on new containers
The Taiwanese carrier said the box orders were split between three different suppliers, including its own manufacturing subsidiary.
Red Sea return poses disruption threat to Asia-Europe trade
Although the timeline is still uncertain, a resumption of the shorter Suez routing brings its own risks, with analysts warning of the potential for significant port disruption and upward rate pressure.
Red Sea return poses disruption threat to Asia–Europe trade
Although the timeline is still uncertain, a resumption of the shorter Suez routing brings its own risks, with analysts warning of the potential for significant port disruption and upward rate pressure.
Australian shippers call for end to ocean carrier anti-trust immunity
Current anti-trust protections “have enabled foreign-owned shipping lines to exert disproportionate control over pricing and service levels” in Australia’s maritime industry, the head of a leading shipper group in the country says.
CMA CGM reworks India-Med loop rotation to streamline Red Sea operations
The carrier is now including calls at Malta, Port Said (Egypt) and Beirut on the weekly Medex itinerary, replacing Valencia and Barcelona in Spain and For-sur-Mer in France.
Hapag-Lloyd, ONE expand terminal networks with deals in Brazil, China
Hapag-Lloyd's investment in the Aracruz terminal project in Brazil is part of a plan announced by CEO Rolf Habben Jansen last March to expand the carrier’s ports network to more than 30 terminals by 2030.
Trans-Atlantic capacity injection overtakes market demand
As 2026 begins, US import demand remains uncertain, but the record amounts of capacity container lines plan to deploy in January and February could put further pressure on already weak rates.
South Korea to invest $3 billion expanding foreign logistics, terminal network
The investment plan was developed amid growing alarm that the country is losing out in the trade stakes due to a lack of investment by South Korean companies in overseas logistics facilities.
Trump administration suspends wind energy projects over ‘national security’ threat
The pause on work at five major offshore wind farms along the US East Coast is likely to have an impact on heavy-lift and project cargoes supporting the installations.
Service-related issues to take center stage in 2026–27 ocean contract talks: sources
Widening global overcapacity and import volume forecasts warning of weak volume growth will embolden cargo owners to attempt to secure more favorable fine print in their contracts on key service issues.
Service-related issues to take center stage in 2026-27 ocean contract talks: sources
Widening global overcapacity and import volume forecasts warning of weak volume growth will embolden cargo owners to attempt to secure more favorable fine print in their contracts on key service issues.
DHL, CMA CGM unveil emissions-cutting biofuel collaboration
The agreement will result in a reduction of an estimated 25,000 mt of CO2-equivalent well-to-wake emissions for ocean freight transported under DHL's “GoGreen Plus” initiative.
Ocean service quality ‘under siege’ as pricing shifts in favor of shippers
For shippers whose priority is low price, the possibility certainly exists that the next few years will serve up a favorable pricing environment, if not highly favorable, writes Peter Tirschwell.