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Hapag-Lloyd to submit revised terms for Zim bid by month's end
The carrier was forced to make changes to the $4.2 billion deal to address Israeli government concerns that the transaction in its original form would undermine Israel's national security.
Suez return, order book will shape 2027 container market: Bimco
The shipping association said overcapacity looms large for next year as new ships are delivered and a resumption of regular Suez transits weigh on supply, but a possible normalized Mideast market could spark renewed demand.
Canada seeks labor-employer guardrails against port, rail disruption
New legislation in Parliament designed to change the country's Labor Code comes ahead of the expiration of two major labor contracts involving British Columbia ports and Canadian National Railway.
Maersk’s India-USEC vessel upsizing comes on stream as competitors downshift
The carrier has in recent years signaled it wants to be a bigger player on the trade lane and reclaim market share lost to other liners over the past decade.
Reversing damage from IMO's net-zero delay crucial: report
The delay in adopting the policy framework is a key contributor to the mixed progress made towards the maritime industry's 2030 emissions-cutting goals, the report from two climate groups found.
Hong Kong seeks to enhance sea-rail links, South America reefer services
Those proposed moves and others were outlined by Hong Kong government leader John Lee Ka-chiu as part of a five-year plan to stem the port's declining container volumes.
PIL appoints Temasek executive to succeed current CEO Kastrup
The intra-Asia specialist carrier said Wan Chee Foong will become chief executive in April after holding prior leadership roles with terminal operator PSA International.
Canadian legislation creates new path to limit freight labor disruption
Introduction of a bill being called “Build Canada Strong” comes ahead of the March expiration of the contract between Western Canadian maritime employers and longshore unions.
CMA CGM adds Halifax to India-USEC ‘Indamex’ service
The Port of Halifax has been without a direct call from the Indian subcontinent since a rival service from Mediterranean Shipping Co. ended in June.
Ocean carriers blanking fewer Golden Week sailings — for now
Experts say the number of blanks and reduction in available capacity on the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trade lanes are likely to increase as the week-long holiday draws closer.
Cargo flow in Pakistan, Bangladesh hobbled by deepening energy crisis
Authorities in Pakistan have imposed fuel supply restrictions akin to pandemic-era enforcement measures, while Bangladesh's economic mainstay — the textile and garment sector — has seen factories shut or curtail production lines.
Container shipping overcapacity nearly inevitable barring black swan: analyst
Four major factors would need to align for the container shipping industry to truly blunt the overcapacity anticipated to worsen over the next two years, writes analyst Lars Jensen.
Continued US intermodal boom hardly guaranteed: rail experts
North American railroads and the ports they serve say economic conditions for growing intermodal volumes have never been better — if they give customers the service, reliability and consistency they need to shift containers from highway to rail.
Risk now a defining variable for breakbulk and project cargo moves
Supply and demand factors now come second to risk mitigation when planning capacity needs and handling for out-of-gauge cargoes.
Fleet efficiency shipping’s best hedge against fuel and regulatory volatility: DNV
Improving vessel fuel consumption is the most immediate and practical lever available to shipowners, offering value across a range of possible fuel futures, according to a new report by a classification society.
New services upend Chilean fruit delivery to US East Coast
Changes in port calls by container and specialized reefer services take aim at Chilean table grape market just three months away.
Baltimore port readying to boost CSX double-stack service
Baltimore is looking for more international shippers to use its intermodal service to Chicago by next year thanks to terminal improvements and financial incentives.
Port NOLA says legal challenge to terminal will not stop work
The Louisiana parish that is the site of a proposed mega-terminal can proceed with a lawsuit that seeks to nullify the agreements Port NOLA struck to get property for the terminal.
Port NOLA says legal challenge to terminal won’t stop work
The Louisiana parish that is the site of a proposed mega-terminal can proceed with a lawsuit that seeks to nullify the agreements Port NOLA struck to get property for the terminal.
India westbound container rate rally losing fizzle
Bookings for India exports to the United States and Europe for October are easing, with forwarders and industry watchers anticipating a “soft landing” of elevated container rates.