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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.
Carriers plan rate hikes, revamp services on Asia-Latin America trade
The moves come as capacity from Asia to the East and West coasts of South America has risen sharply this year, and as Mexico plans hefty tariffs against China.
Maersk takes ‘significant step’ toward return to Red Sea transits
The carrier, as it sends a US-bound vessel through the region, said if security thresholds hold it will take a “stepwise approach” toward gradually resuming navigation on east-west services via the Suez Canal and Red Sea.
Maersk takes ‘significant step’ towards return to Red Sea transits
The carrier, as it sends a US-bound vessel through the region, said if security thresholds hold it will take a “stepwise approach” towards gradually resuming navigation on east-west services via the Suez Canal and Red Sea.
Macquarie seals deal for new Maher lease at NY/NJ through 2063
The private equity fund that operates New York-New Jersey’s largest marine terminal agreed to the Port Authority’s new requirement to carry the cost of maintaining berths and wharves.
Hapag-Lloyd India shippers resist prospect of Suez return in short-term
Hapag-Lloyd customers have expressed concerns about liability exposure if a US-India service were to resume transits through the Red Sea and Suez Canal. .
Hapag-Lloyd nixes Suez return for India-USEC loop amid customer pushback
The resistance came primarily from Expeditors International, with sources saying the forwarder flagged ongoing uncertainty around the insurance premium implications of a Suez routing.
Hapag-Lloyd nixes Suez return for India–USEC loop amid customer pushback
The resistance came primarily from Expeditors International, with sources saying the forwarder flagged ongoing uncertainty around the insurance premium implications of a Suez routing.
Premier Alliance trims Asia-Europe port calls in new 2026 network
While the alliance will strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia, the refined network to be rolled out in April has removed several direct calls in other parts of Asia.
Premier Alliance trims Asia–Europe port calls in new 2026 network
While the alliance will strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia, the refined network to be rolled out in April has removed several direct calls in other parts of Asia.
Big US ports ask Congress to ensure fair funding for dredging
Port officials say the next Army Corps spending bill needs to make sure that dredging funds set aside under a 2020 law actually get distributed.
Hapag-Lloyd wins second green tender from global shipper group
The Hamburg-based carrier will share the tender with feeder carrier North Sea Container Line that will operate e-ammonia services on a northern intra-Europe trade lane.
ONE returns to Red Sea under slot charter deal with Thailand's RCL, partners
But a spokesperson for ONE would not be drawn on whether the agreement was a precursor to the carrier relaunching its own services through the Red Sea and Suez Canal.
Easing container tonnage delivery in 2026 belies signs of saturation
Unless shipowners significantly postpone or cancel orders, the wallops of new tonnage added in 2027 and 2028 will dwarf the deliveries made this year and next.