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Tariff turmoil to increase market volatility, supply chain disruption: HMM
Ports in Europe and Asia, especially Rotterdam, Antwerp, Singapore and Shanghai, have been grappling with congestion-related issues such berthing and cargo delays for several months.
New Houston berth to enhance post-Panamax handling
The nearly two-year project to complete Bayport’s Wharf 7 will allow the terminal to handle more ships as work on widening the Houston Ship Channel continues.
Underinvestment exposes European ports to systematic bottlenecks
A cautious approach to investment in network and terminal infrastructure is not keeping pace with market growth.
Yang Ming, Wan Hai profits drop on weaker volumes
Taiwan-based ocean carriers say US tariffs are taking a toll on trans-Pacific volumes.
Shipper cost pressures risk further fraying carrier relationships
US tariffs are fuel cost-cutting mandates, heaping pressure on cargo owners to push for lower ocean shipping rates even if at the expense of carrier relations.
OOCL adds service to tap China-to-Mexico trade boom
OOCL’s newest express shuttle service from China to Mexico joins other carrier services linking the two underscores the ongoing growth in trade between the two countries.
Exporter rate ‘shopping’ exacerbating uneven India ocean service
Exporters’ proclivity for rate shopping leads to choppiness in a market that is also beholden to vessels being pulled into larger ocean freight markets.
Strong project cargo demand spurs MPV fleet expansion
Two carriers have taken advantage of favorable market fundamentals which pair a rapidly ageing fleet and a low orderbook.