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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.
Rail and ocean carriers consolidating shipping infrastructure: analyst
The UP-NS merger and ONE's Seaspan stake look like separate deals in separate industries, but they are the same move, writes Paul Tonsager.
Asia-Europe air cargo space tightens as rates, fuel surcharges soar
An estimated 30% of Asia–Europe air cargo capacity is routed via the Middle East, and with options through the region severely constrained by the US-Iran war, a rush for Asia–Europe air cargo capacity is pushing up prices.
US exports to Middle East in limbo amid war zone service disruptions
While the logistical hurdles of sending cargo to the region are more of an inconvenience at this point for US exporters rather than a full-blown crisis, shippers see a bigger risk in the war’s longevity and the downstream effect of higher oil prices.
Ocean carriers employ effective capacity management despite market volatility
Container shipping has come a long way in mastering the art of blank sailings, redeployments, slow steaming and other forms of proactive capacity management, mitigating the impact of much-discussed overcapacity, attendees at TPM26 were told.
Evergreen’s 2025 profits nearly halved on sharp freight rate declines
The weakness has continued into 2026, with Taiwan’s biggest carrier reporting that combined revenue of $1.9 billion for January and February was down 23% from the same period last year.
LNG project cargo poised for US boom amid war
With liquefied natural gas flows at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, a near-doubling of LNG export capacity in the US is set to drive breakbulk and project cargo activity into the next decade.
Middle East shipping disruptions boost US position as top LNG exporter
With liquefied natural gas flows at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, a near-doubling of LNG export capacity in the US is set to drive breakbulk and project cargo activity into the next decade.
Volatile shipping market drags down OOCL’s 2025 financial results
The Hong Kong-based carrier ended the year with a $1.5 billion net profit, but that was a 41% drop from the robust earnings of the previous year.
Cosco halts Balboa calls in latest twist over Panama port row
Cosco did not give a reason for the move, but it comes just two weeks after the Panamanian government wrested control of Balboa and Cristobal ports from Hutchison-owned operator Panama Ports Company.
Cosco, OOCL halt Balboa calls in latest twist over Panama port row
Cosco did not give a reason for the move, but it comes just two weeks after the Panamanian government wrested control of Balboa and Christobal ports from Hutchison-owned operator Panama Ports Company.
Carriers seek to offload stranded Asia-Middle East containers at Indian ports
All major long-haul liners are seeking temporary supply chain asylum at Indian docks to offload boxes that departed China and Southeast Asia in recent days, according to market sources in India.
Yang Ming, Wan Hai boost combined order book with 12 new ships
The new orders from the Taiwan-based carriers came as both reported lower net profit and revenues for 2025 due to softer freight rates.
As war rages, multimodal demand surges on Asia-Europe landbridge
Truck-air solutions are also taking off with rising interest from shippers as the Middle East war removes the popular sea-air services via Jebel Ali in the UAE as a viable option.
FMC says ‘closely monitoring’ carrier rate moves tied to Middle East war
The agency in charge of enforcing US shipping law reminded the market that any change in ocean tariffs must come with a 30-day notice period prior to implementation so it can be reviewed.
Muted short-term impact on MPVs from Iran conflict, but longer-term risks rising
Nineteen MPVs are stuck in the Arabian Gulf, while bunker costs have increased by $3 to $7 per ton of cargo as a result of the Middle East war, according to one vessel operator.
Maersk forced to ship fuel from US, Europe as Asia bunkers start to run dry
With the flow of waterborne oil suspended in the Strait of Hormuz, reports out of China say suppliers are rationing fuel in anticipation of growing shortages, while bunkering centers such as Salalah in Oman are no longer able to fulfil orders.
ONE boosts ownership stake in Seaspan parent Poseidon
CEO Jeremy Nixon said the investment, which could be valued at close to $1 billion, is part of ONE’s plan to reach 3 million TEUs in capacity by 2030.