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CMA CGM poised to venture into India-Russia trade despite war sanctions
The French carrier plans to enter the long-crimped trade lane via subsidiary brand CNC Line, with a targeted launch in January, market sources say.
Series of new green shipping corridors emerge despite IMO regulatory setback
But many of the initiatives remain stalled by a "feasibility wall" created by the wide cost gap between conventional and zero-emission fuels, according to a new report.
Tight capacity expected to keep intra-Asia freight rates aloft through January
Rates on ocean services between China and Southeast Asia are at multi-month highs following a mid-year peak driven by frontloading prior to the implementation of reciprocal tariffs between the US and China.
Unifeeder adds scale to DCSA’s partnership program
The DP World-owned subsidiary provides services across Europe, Africa and Asia, and its involvement with the DCSA+ partnership program will enable it to work with container lines, technology providers and terminals to advance standardized data exchange.
Regulatory uncertainty won’t derail e-fuel tender: global shipper group
While the IMO’s decision to postpone global decarbonization measures for a year will create challenges, several qualifying bids from ocean carriers have been received by the ZEMBA alliance.
Zim says reviewing buyout offers, including one from CEO
Eli Glickman’s buyout proposal first surfaced in Israeli media reports back in August, with his offer said to be about $20 per share, which would value Zim at $2.4 billion.
Sharp drop in Q3 profits signals tough 2026 for oversupplied ocean carriers
While liners will remain in the black this year, the growing capacity overhang and weak demand expectations will undermine rate-increasing efforts through 2026, analysts say.
Battery storage cargoes to power up MPV, heavy-lift sector
Projected global growth of grid-scale installations over the next five years indicates cargo volumes will rise dramatically with the continued investment in solar and wind energy.
Canada looks for new container gateways for decoupling from US
The Carney government outlined preliminary goals for a new logistics infrastructure fund that would help increase Canada’s trade outside of the US.
ONE expands India-USEC ‘WIN’ loop with Jebel Ali call amid demand woes
Freight forwarder sources believe ONE will attempt to tap US exports into the Middle East through Jebel Ali calls amid the ongoing slump in westbound volumes out of India.
Normal operations resume at Port of Los Angeles following vessel electrical fire
All ship-to-shore cranes at Yusen Terminals were inspected and cargo handling resumed on the first shift Monday, according to Yusen’s CEO.
Trans-Atlantic ocean capacity hits 28-month high: Xeneta
The injection of vessels appears to have peaked, but the capacity is overtaking market demand with little upward movement in rate levels on the westbound trade lane.
US ports seek to expand FTZs for breakbulk cargo
Breakbulk and project cargo shippers tapping FTZ and bonded warehouse storage to “tariff engineer.”
Europe ports lack buffer space to handle demand surges
Not enough terminal investment in Europe has left ports unable to handle the rising demand, and there is no quick fix, according to analysts and carriers.
Slump of US imports from Asia deepening
Months of frontloading explain the harsher-than-usual import slowdown in the final months of this year, but uncertain consumer sentiment and ever-changing US tariff policy are keeping retail inventories running lean.
Zim CEO sees ‘likely’ return to Suez Canal transits soon
The ocean carrier said it still needs approvals from insurers and others, but the ceasefire in Gaza appears to be holding.
Montreal longshore arbitration expected to conclude in Q1 2026
While the conclusion of arbitration should provide more stability to shippers using Montreal, Canada’s other East Coast gateways will soon face their own contract negotiations.
US restocking, Red Sea return the two big unknowns for 2026: Hapag briefing
A surge in replenishment activity in the US could turbocharge container shipping demand, while a wholesale return of container ships to Red Sea and Suez Canal transits would have a far-reaching market impact, speakers on a panel sponsored by the carrier said Wednesday.
Asia-Europe carriers to levy yet another rate hike on Dec. 1
A series of freight-all-kinds increases since Oct. 1 has held up the spot market on the trade, with carriers aiming to sustain the pricing momentum through Q4 contract talks.
Steadier capacity in November adds to India-USEC ocean pricing pressure
As a result of that heightened overcapacity, spot rates on the trade lane are at their lowest since February while exports to the US East Coast fell sharply in October.


