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Cosco, OOCL incurred over $40 million in initial US port fees
The early estimates coincide with prior forecasts of how much of the new port fees would fall on the two carriers, with their combined fee burden potentially reaching $2 billion in a year’s time should no changes be made to the fee structure.
MSC flexing its north-south muscle, particularly on US-Africa trade
It would be foolish to extrapolate the road ahead based on one new service, but the fact that MSC brings so many things to bear and can move so quickly implies that others will have to be at the top of their game to compete, writes Jeremy Masters.
Wind cargo helps Virginia port lay groundwork for more heavy-lift business
The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has been a test case of sorts for the Port of Virginia’s heavy-lift capabilities for future cargo opportunities.
Trans-Pacific air cargo to be driven by ‘vertical’ markets: forwarders
Markets such as high tech and perishables are showing strong growth and, combined with shifting trade patterns in Asia, will help offset the lack of a traditional air peak season this quarter, forwarders say.
Asia-Europe spot rates defy carrier efforts to lift prices above contract levels
Slowing demand from sluggish European economies and excess ocean capacity on the Asia-Europe trade lane are frustrating liners’ attempts to raise rates.
ACL weighs options after facing annual $35 million USTR port bill
The New Jersey-based carrier believes its vessels should be treated as container ships given that 80% of their cargo is containerized, but a USTR designation that would classify the ships as vehicle carriers means the company faces hefty US port fees.
Rival Kuehne + Nagel circles DSV customers as ocean tender season nears
Tender season is a time when shippers traditionally look to switch forwarders, so signing them to new contracts will be the real test of the DSV-DB Schenker integration, DSV CFO Michael Ebbe says.
No halt to rate declines on India-US trade amid tariff headwinds
Average spot rates from West India to the US East Coast have dropped by $400 to $500 per container over the last three weeks, according to new data from freight forwarders.
FMC nominees pledge level playing field for US shippers
The Trump administration’s two nominees to fill open positions on the Federal Maritime Commission say ongoing enforcement of existing law can help bring more efficiency to commercial shipping.
Intra-Europe emissions exposure affected by feeder services selection: report
The financial risks to shippers are rising as the increasing costs of EU carbon tax and fuel intensity regulations are passed on by Mediterranean carriers, a report from maritime technology company OceanScore has found.
US tariffs dent China import volumes, but not global container growth
Amid tariffs of up 130%, US laden imports from China for the six months between April and September fell to levels not seen since 2013.
LA-LB saw ‘small to moderate’ rise in emissions despite record volumes in 2024
Record container volumes resulted in greater port activity amid an increase in calls by vessels, trucks and trains, as well as increased use of cargo-handling equipment.
Delay in IMO decarbonization plans robs green fuel investors of certainty
The absence of a framework on how global shipping can pass on the higher operating costs of using low- or zero-emission fuels to cargo owners will likely stall investment in the sector.
Delay in IMO decarbonization plans robs green fuels investors of certainty
The absence of a framework on how global shipping can pass on the higher operating costs of using low- or zero-emission fuels to cargo owners will likely stall investment in the sector.
CMA CGM inks auto logistics joint venture with Slovenian Port of Koper
The partnership is part of a broader effort to advance the development of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor via the Adriatic’s main port.
Maersk considering investment in Panama’s new terminals
The ocean carrier and logistics provider has big investments in Panama already but may lack dedicated berth space for ships if MSC swoops in on two big container terminals there.
AI agents proliferate in logistics despite skepticism
Companies large and small — from C.H. Robinson to ShipAngel — are unveiling new suites of AI agents to augment their customers’ capacities and help them organize unstructured data.
Cargo surge congests Colombo as some carriers avoid
The top ocean carriers serving Colombo have kept their calls intact while others are skipping calls.
China air freight demand, rates surge on new 100% US tariff
But freighter operators were prepared for the frontloading, and no capacity shortages are being reported on China-US routes, according to Tiaca.
Virginia port looks to dismiss ILA lawsuit on rail crane rollout
The Virginia Port Authority said the longshore union’s lawsuit alleging violations of the master contract doesn’t give clear picture of when it knew about the new rail gantry cranes.