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Most 2026 newbuilds head into disrupted container trades
Trades most impacted by the Red Sea diversions and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are getting more new ships, offsetting longer and delayed voyages, data shows.
Carriers attempt extra-loaders to US, Europe to capitalize on Indian export rush
With vessel space increasingly scarce, cargo rollovers on certain premier westbound services out of India’s key gateway ports of Nhava Sheva and Mundra have been as high as 2,000 to 3,000 TEUs per sailing in recent weeks, industry sources say.
Carrier flips backhaul cargo challenge to ‘disrupt’ MPV sector
Treating project cargoes as a return cargo bucks traditional breakbulk shipping strategy, but G2 Ocean is looking to provide a unique solution to the backhaul dilemma.
Vessel delays worsen at key Chinese ports after typhoon moves through
Hapag-Lloyd said there’s a 72-hour wait at Shanghai’s Yangshan deepwater port for vessels operating Gemini services, while ships operating non-Gemini services are having to wait six days before being able to berth.
Antwerp H1 volume falls as disruption, falling exports weigh on throughput
Trade between Europe and its partners continues to adjust to the ever-changing geopolitical environment, and that uncertainty is being felt in the port's container handling business.
Data center-linked cargo keeps peak season alive on trans-Pacific
Imports of hardware and infrastructure components for data center buildouts are keeping volumes steady, although masking weakness in the consumer merchandise sector, sources say.
Taiwan’s Big 3 carriers see Q2 revenue recovery on higher rates, volumes
The rebound offset a sluggish first quarter for Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming and Wan Hai, with a Yang Ming executive saying he expects the buoyant rate outlook to continue into the third quarter.
Port of LA incentives aim to accelerate EV drayage adoption
Los Angeles and its terminal operator tenants are offering up to $300,000 per truck for drayage operators purchasing at least 10 battery-electric vehicles.
Hapag-Lloyd hikes full-year profit guidance on robust demand
The revision follows a similar move by Gemini Cooperation partner Maersk as frontloading on the trans-Pacific and Asia–Europe trades fills ships and drives up rates.
Trump backs off plan to charge ‘security fee’ for Hormuz transits
The president announced the about-face in a post on his social media platform, saying the US would instead be reimbursed for providing naval security in the region via trade deals with Gulf states.
Volume surge boosts OOCL revenue in second quarter
The strong Q2 performance is a clear indication of the financial rewards carriers are reaping from frontloading on the two main trades out of Asia.
Booking restrictions for India exports tighten amid rush
Ocean carriers are increasing penalties for cancelling orders and not delivering containers for services connecting India to Europe and North America.
Port of Houston’s plan for third container terminal put on fast track
While the port says the new terminal will not be needed for a decade, work needs to start now to be ready for future volume growth.
Oversupplied ocean carriers steaming toward excess capacity after 2026
Despite the current absorption effects of geopolitics and network disruption, the volume of tonnage coming online over the next two years is likely to overwhelm the market, a Journal of Commerce webinar was told.
Oversupplied ocean carriers steaming towards excess capacity after 2026
Despite the current absorption effects of geopolitics and network disruption, the volume of tonnage coming online over the next two years is likely to overwhelm the market, a Journal of Commerce webinar was told.
Ship operators push ahead with slew of new MPV, car carrier orders
Breakbulk carriers are investing in tonnage to help address an aging fleet profile, though the ordering is being done with “discipline” to maintain a balanced fleet.
ILWU clerical unit organizes SSA workers in Utah office
After representing clerical workers in Southern California for decades, the ILWU Office Clerical Unit has successfully organized the terminal operator’s clerical workers in Utah as it launches a move to inland locations.
Second Maersk service to transit Red Sea as Middle East war resumes
But as the US-Iran ceasefire collapses, ocean carriers are on alert for any hostile response from the Tehran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen.
Project cargo sector battles delays, tight capacity, talent shortages
A roundtable discussion of industry experts hosted by the Journal of Commerce saw agreement that demand fundamentals remain strong, but beneath the positive outlook lies growing concerns.
ONE ends India-USEC ‘WIN’ service, forms slot deal with Hapag-Lloyd
Sources in India told the Journal of Commerce ONE has agreed to charter about 500 TEUs of slot space per week on Hapag-operated ships working the trade lane.