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Slow-moving digitalization is threat to project sector progress, EPCs warn
Fragmentation and systems that don’t “talk to each other” are holding back the effective use of data in the project cargo industry, stakeholders say.
Xeneta expands shipping data footprint with acquisition of eeSea
The all-Scandinavian takeover will combine data sources in a move designed to bring transparency and efficiency to how ocean freight is bought and sold, Xeneta CEO Patrick Berglund says.
MSC will expand Africa-US trade with new calls
Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding new calls to West Africa on its South Africa service as former alliance partner Maersk pulls out of direct services from the continent.
Asia-Europe ocean rates edging down despite ‘robust’ bookings
Carriers have responded by adjusting schedules and blanking sailings, but the capacity management has so far failed to hold up prices on the trade lane.
Pasha picks up GSC’s Pacific Northwest transload businesses in court sale
The US-based ocean carrier and logistics company paid about $2 million for the two transload specialists following the July shutdown of GSC.
Shipper network ShiftX inks Asia joint venture with Unitrans
The Hong Kong-based JV will provide coordination, performance management and strategic oversight of all origin locations across Asia for members of the BCO group.
High cost of Gemini transition drags on Hapag-Lloyd’s H1 result
But the growing synergy and efficiencies of its Gemini network with Maersk are expected to generate significant savings over the next few quarters, CEO Rolf Habben Jansen says.
Whipsaw from Trump’s tariffs drove US container import record in July
Containerized imports into the US last month set an all-time high, according to PIERS data, reflecting what is likely a peak in 2025 imports as shippers tried to get ahead of tariffs.
Tight MPV supply countered by container rate crash, ship glut
With only low-capacity increases forecast for the MPV fleet, operators believe they will be able to handle the predicted increases in project cargo.
US rejection of IMO ‘net-zero’ framework won’t change outcome: Bimco
When the proposed agreement is adopted in October, as expected, all international shipping will be bound by the decarbonization regulation, an official at the shipping association pointed out.
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.
US retailers project big year-over-year import declines to close out 2025
Import volumes for September through December are expected to come in each month about 20% under the comparable 2024 levels, according to the latest Global Port Tracker, with tariff-linked frontloading one of the primary reasons.
FMC grants ‘controlled-carrier’ exemption to MPV operator Chipolbrok
The Chinese-Polish carrier won the rate-linked relief after US regulators had expressed initial concerns this spring about the Chinese government’s supposed control over the company.