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Intra-Asia trade faces fresh turmoil from potential hefty US tariffs: HPH Trust
The Asian Development Bank also warned in a note Wednesday that escalating tariffs and further trade friction would further dim intra-Asia growth prospects.
CMA CGM, TotalEnergies ink deal to jointly operate LNG bunkering vessel
The JV is accompanied by a long-term agreement that will lock in the supply of LNG to the ocean carrier’s fast-growing dual-fuel fleet that will increase to 123 vessels by 2029.
Carney has fresh opportunity to galvanize Canadian shipping industry
Canada’s port stakeholders are hopeful the new prime minister and world-renowned economist will fast-track major projects and modernize labor negotiations.
Flagging European industry clouds Rotterdam’s rising container volume
Consumer demand is driving container imports, but the weakening competitive position of European industry is directly impacting the integrated industrial cluster at the port.
USTR’s ‘double-hit’ port fee proposal could force cuts to Grimaldi’s US calls
Double counting for US port calls on the same voyage would lead to an “unsustainable” cost impact on the company, the CEO of its US affiliate tells the Journal of Commerce.
MSC, Yang Ming lead nearly $4 billion ordering spree for new vessels
MSC’s orders at two Chinese shipyards continue the carrier’s long association with Chinese shipbuilders, with the liner seemingly undeterred by US proposals to levy hefty port fees on Chinese-built ships.
Drayage stakeholders say industry under threat from falling rates, increased costs
US drayage truckers say costs and competition have been on the rise since the pandemic, while at the same time their pricing power is under downward pressure.
High variance exists in carriers’ cross-trade products
Bigger carriers have more services and transshipment hubs and are generally able to offer more efficient connecting services, though there is still room to prosper for small and midsize carriers, writes Jeremy Masters.
Looming August tariff deadline prompts carriers to pull trans-Pacific capacity
US shippers have pulled forward as much cargo as they can ahead of the latest deadlines for higher US tariffs, leaving carriers little choice but to cancel more voyages.
Whiplash of US tariff policy forces importers into ‘wait-and-see' mode
US retailers are, not surprisingly, importing only what is “absolutely necessary” given the frequent changes in new tariffs and tariff deadlines announced by the Trump administration, writes Lars Jensen.
Reefer fleet growth yet to show in availability of equipment
Despite significant injections of reefer capacity in early 2025, US cold chain stakeholders say they continue to face equipment scarcity issues.
Ports ask Congress to help shift the costs of operating local customs offices
A bill reintroduced in the House of Representatives would require customs fees to be directed to covering building and other capital costs related to inspections.
MPV availability likely to tighten in aftermath of latest Houthi attacks
With more ships expected to divert to the longer Cape of Good Hope route around southern Africa, shippers could find it more difficult to secure capacity for project cargoes.
Volvo faces $1.2 billion write down as US tariffs erode profitability
The European automotive industry has been hammered by Washington’s import tariffs that are imposing a significant financial burden on the continent’s carmakers.
Ports fear emissions grants under threat amid EPA budget slashing
The National Association of Waterfront Employers has sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee asking for continued support of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program.
Tightening vessel supply threatens to delay offshore wind projects
A strong mid-term global outlook for wind farm development could be dampened by a lack of forward ship capacity to service the buildouts.
Strong H1 volumes, space crunch keep Antwerp terminals under pressure
Container volumes handled by North Europe’s busiest port continue to grow, alongside the now critical need for more landside capacity.
Macquarie looks to keep hold on NY-NJ terminal amid lease talks
The infrastructure fund that owns the Port of New York and New Jersey’s largest marine terminal is not looking to divest as it seeks to extend the term of its lease, according to people familiar with the talks.
FMC probing service agreements between Port Houston, ocean carriers
The investigation centers on terminal service agreements that may have required container lines to commit to route a share of their cargo through Port Houston.
Africa diversions drive sharp rise in ocean carrier emissions
But the longer voyages are also seeing container shipping companies cutting the average fuel intensity per TEU mile and ensuring vessels are sailing full.