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Ocean carriers face growing order book nearing 40% of in-service fleet
Yet liner executives insist that much of the surplus tonnage can be absorbed by a combination of vessel management, trade imbalances, increased scrapping, and the ongoing effects of geopolitical disruptions.
Software vendor offers proposal to establish detention, demurrage accountability
The BCO technology provider, in a bid to avoid costly dispute resolution, has identified 20 use cases under which shippers, consignees and carriers can agree to be held responsible for container storage.
Guangzhou begins work on $2 billion fifth development phase at Nansha port
Main construction started Friday and includes the development of four berths capable of handling ships of more than 21,000 TEUs, plus 15 berths for regional feeder vessels.
AD Ports to expand Europe, Asia footprints with MBS Logistics takeover
The Abu Dhabi group is following its larger Dubai-based neighbor DP World in growing its end-to-end reach across the container shipping sector.
Port of Montreal’s former commercial chief to return as CEO
Paul Bird will be the next chief executive of the Montreal Port Authority as the gateway looks to his infrastructure expertise amid a major expansion project.
Western Canadian ports push IPI advantage to grow Q1 imports from Asia
Vancouver and Prince Rupert recorded solid year-over-year gains in the eastbound trans-Pacific as they focused on improving their intermodal efficiency to the interior of Canada and the US.
Charleston port looks to develop ro/ro operation at ex-WestRock site
SC Ports’ board of directors voted Friday to approve a design project to determine how to convert part of a 210-acre parcel next to the North Charleston Terminal into a car carrier operation.
Shipping decarbonization will work best with global rules: MSC CEO
The answer to emissions-cutting challenges facing the shipping industry cannot be overlapping regional measures or conflicting systems, Soren Toft told supply chain executives gathered at the IMO.
FMC searching for new members to serve on shipper advisory board
The National Shipper Advisory Committee, which guides the maritime regulator on ocean freight issues, meets once a year to drive policy decisions.
Beyond the terminal gate: Why the future lies in logistical ecosystems
Terminal operators and port authorities must transition from their historic, passive roles as infrastructure caretakers into active orchestrators of integrated logistics ecosystems, writes Robbert van Trooijen.
Rising container dwells hobble vessel flows at India's Nhava Sheva, Mundra ports
Carrier sources have reported an average berthing delay of two days for regular services and up to five days for ad-hoc vessel calls at both ports, with the problems driven by inadequate drayage capacity.
Softer freight rates push Evergreen to 71% decline in Q1 net profit
Highlighting the impact of lower freight rates in its first-quarter financials, Taiwan’s largest ocean carrier recorded a 22% year-over-year drop in average revenue per TEU, to $968/TEU.
Eroding connections expose Canada’s ports, shippers: central bank
The Bank of Canada says the country’s maritime trade connectivity has dropped severely in the last decade just as the country looks to shift its international trade away from the US.
Yang Ming to develop cargo base to offset trade, geopolitical uncertainties
Taiwan’s number two carrier has been involved in three service launches this year, with plans to add 22 container ships to its fleet between now and early 2030.
Hapag-Lloyd posts Q1 net loss in ‘unsatisfactory’ start to 2026
Weather-related port congestion in January and February caused higher terminal storage costs while war in the Middle East raised operating expenses late in the quarter.
Maersk joins race to target burgeoning China-India trade with capacity boost
The carrier is increasing capacity in response to growth in Indian imports from China and other Asian production markets in recent years, propelled by input sourcing to support rapid industrial development.
IMO carbon pricing mechanism 'dead in the water’: DNV
Without the funding element, shipping groups and environmental campaigners argue that the so-called net-zero framework will be unable to provide crucial funding for shipping’s decarbonization journey.
Hormuz closure just the latest ‘weaponization’ of maritime chokepoints
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the most recent example of how maritime chokepoints can be leveraged as a useful political tool, forcing global supply chains to adapt to a more complex geopolitical landscape, writes Lars Jensen.
Surging Asia vehicle exports, high/heavy rebound buoy carrier operators
Strong demand for roll-on/roll-off cargoes is expected to continue through 2026 as China enjoys “exceptional” export growth.
Prolonged Middle East war to weigh on sputtering US auto demand
Even before the war-driven spike in gasoline prices, the US automotive industry was expecting lower vehicle sales due to import tariffs and higher borrowing costs for vehicle buyers.