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Tariff costs, data center demand create mixed outlook for ro/ro shippers in 2026
As key global manufacturers of high and heavy cargo, Caterpillar and Deere are considered performance indicators for the roll-on/roll-off breakbulk shipping segment.
IKEA becomes first shipper to join carrier digital consortium program
The Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership program has grown in the last month, with the global home furnishings retailer following last week’s addition of European vessel operator Unifeeder.
Severe storms swamp Southeast Asia supply chains, with Colombo hardest hit
Ocean carriers and terminal stakeholders at Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port are dealing with operational chaos that resulted from a three-day shutdown caused by Cyclone Ditwah, said to be the strongest storm to have struck the country in nearly a decade.
Complexity of resumption of Suez transits beginning to take shape
The conflicting interests became apparent last week when the Suez Canal Authority issued a statement indicating that Maersk planned to resume normal transits in December, triggering a quick response from the carrier that no timeline had been set.
Ocean carriers unveil hefty increases in Europe emissions surcharges
First-quarter charges will rise across all trade lanes that cover the European Union from Jan. 1 when carriers will be responsible for 100% of their carbon emissions.
Ports urge strict review of intermodal impacts from UP-NS merger
The National Association of Waterfront Employers said intermodal service from ports could degrade further unless service commitments are made in the proposed $85 billion deal.
Maersk offers Indian reefer shippers Red Sea-based service product: sources
The move is significant as the carrier has high stakes in India's seasonal grape export trade that typically runs between January and April, moving mainly to Europe.
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.”