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Importers see major uptick in CBP requests for shipment information
Importers see major uptick in CBP requests for shipment information
2025-10-17
Spot rates in eastbound trans-Pacific pop after carriers set new GRIs
Spot rates in eastbound trans-Pacific pop after carriers set new GRIs
2025-10-17
US truckload pricing inches higher as trucking's peak beckons
US truckload pricing inches higher as trucking's peak beckons
2025-10-17
Trans-Pacific capacity cuts on the rise as carriers look to stem rate slide
Trans-Pacific capacity cuts on the rise as carriers look to stem rate slide
2025-10-17
China's port fee warning to US puts ocean carriers on edge
China's port fee warning to US puts ocean carriers on edge
2025-10-14
Port of Los Angeles looks to handle future growth with new terminal project
Port of Los Angeles looks to handle future growth with new terminal project
2025-10-14
Savannah to fund Ocean Terminal improvements as lay berth opens
Savannah to fund Ocean Terminal improvements as lay berth opens
2025-10-14
Importers pump brakes as they tire of ever-changing US tariff policy: analyst
Importers pump brakes as they tire of ever-changing US tariff policy: analyst
2025-10-14
Shippers disillusioned by project cargo technology
Shippers disillusioned by project cargo technology
2025-10-14
US presses forward on port fees despite China's warning
US presses forward on port fees despite China's warning
2025-10-14
Harbor deepening primes Mobile for bigger ships, first US calls
Harbor deepening primes Mobile for bigger ships, first US calls
2025-10-14
Rising capacity
Rising capacity
2025-09-02
Ocean frontloading cuts air freight demand on trans-Pacific
Ocean frontloading cuts air freight demand on trans-Pacific
2025-07-29
US importers scramble to manage huge hike in bond outlay linked to higher tariffs
US importers scramble to manage huge hike in bond outlay linked to higher tariffs
2025-07-29
Ports ask Congress to help shift the costs of operating local customs offices
Ports ask Congress to help shift the costs of operating local customs offices
2025-07-17
Volvo faces $1.2 billion write-down as US tariffs erode profitability
Volvo faces $1.2 billion write-down as US tariffs erode profitability
2025-07-17
Reefer fleet growth yet to show in availability of equipment
Reefer fleet growth yet to show in availability of equipment
2025-07-17
BNSF-UP dispute threatens Oakland-SLC service, triggers STB petition
BNSF-UP dispute threatens Oakland-SLC service, triggers STB petition
2025-07-10
Container lines cutting trans-Pacific capacity overhang
Container lines cutting trans-Pacific capacity overhang
2025-07-10
HMM, CMA CGM to expand key Mediterranean transshipment hub
HMM, CMA CGM to expand key Mediterranean transshipment hub
2025-07-04
Growth in West African ports opens new transshipment options for MSC
Growth in West African ports opens new transshipment options for MSC
2025-07-04
Yang Ming hit with new FMC complaint over service contracts
Yang Ming hit with new FMC complaint over service contracts
2025-07-04
Excess capacity sinks planned July 1 rate increase in eastbound trans-Pacific
Excess capacity sinks planned July 1 rate increase in eastbound trans-Pacific
2025-07-04
Quick-hit, tariff-driven import surge on tap for US West Coast ports
Quick-hit, tariff-driven import surge on tap for US West Coast ports
2025-07-02
Robust demand emerges on Asia-Europe ocean trade as peak season begins
Robust demand emerges on Asia-Europe ocean trade as peak season begins
2025-06-11
Norfolk Southern will raise container storage fees ahead of expected surge
Norfolk Southern will raise container storage fees ahead of expected surge
2025-06-11
Gemini 'game changer' for Wilhelmshaven as volume soars
Gemini 'game changer' for Wilhelmshaven as volume soars
2025-06-11
China-ECSA spot rates climb amid bullish market pressure
China-ECSA spot rates climb amid bullish market pressure
2025-06-11
Textainer to Acquire SeaCo in Major Leasing Sector
Textainer to Acquire SeaCo in Major Leasing Sector
2025-06-10
Current market allows top ocean carriers to strengthen long-term position
Current market allows top ocean carriers to strengthen long-term position
2025-06-04
Pause in tariff hikes drives big gains in trans-Pacific spot rates
Pause in tariff hikes drives big gains in trans-Pacific spot rates
2025-06-04
Journal of Commerce Rankings: Top 25 US truckload carriers still stuck in low gear
Journal of Commerce Rankings: Top 25 US truckload carriers still stuck in low gear
2025-05-29
Federal court ruling blocking tariffs resets shipping outlook
Federal court ruling blocking tariffs resets shipping outlook
2025-05-29
Scheduling linked to 10% tariffs causing confusion, angst for US importers
Scheduling linked to 10% tariffs causing confusion, angst for US importers
2025-05-22
Trans-Pacific services set for restart as carriers scramble to restore capacity
Trans-Pacific services set for restart as carriers scramble to restore capacity
2025-05-22
USWC recovered import market share last year amid East, Gulf coast labor woes
USWC recovered import market share last year amid East, Gulf coast labor woes
2025-05-21
US supply chain planning must involve a mix of the known and unknown
US supply chain planning must involve a mix of the known and unknown
2025-05-21
US LTL pricing maintains record high as truckload slumps
US LTL pricing maintains record high as truckload slumps
2025-05-21
LTL trucker Pitt Ohio opens marine terminal near Norfolk port
LTL trucker Pitt Ohio opens marine terminal near Norfolk port
2025-05-21
Capacity-demand imbalance to shield truck rates from US import surge
Capacity-demand imbalance to shield truck rates from US import surge
2025-05-20
US tariff-linked cargo rush causes port congestion, box shortages in China
US tariff-linked cargo rush causes port congestion, box shortages in China
2025-05-20
Ports look to delay proposed US tariffs on Chinese-made cranes
Ports look to delay proposed US tariffs on Chinese-made cranes
2025-05-20
High-and-heavy shippers sound alarm on rising tariff costs
High-and-heavy shippers sound alarm on rising tariff costs
2025-05-19
CMA CGM fleet will not need to pay Chinese tonnage tax: CFO
CMA CGM fleet will not need to pay Chinese tonnage tax: CFO
2025-05-19
MSC, Zim plan to rework Asia-US Gulf network as demand drops
MSC, Zim plan to rework Asia-US Gulf network as demand drops
2025-05-19
Trans-Pacific carriers announce massive June rate hikes
Trans-Pacific carriers announce massive June rate hikes
2025-05-16
Large truckload carriers make capacity cuts, but trucks reenter the market
Large truckload carriers make capacity cuts, but trucks reenter the market
2025-05-15
Panama Canal Authority hits back at FMC ‘chokepoint’ probe as unwarranted
Panama Canal Authority hits back at FMC ‘chokepoint’ probe as unwarranted
2025-05-15
Eastbound trans-Pac spot rates in revival mode in wake of US-China trade deal
Eastbound trans-Pac spot rates in revival mode in wake of US-China trade deal
2025-05-15
Truckers send Trump administration long list of rules to rewrite or kill
Truckers send Trump administration long list of rules to rewrite or kill
2025-05-13
Capacity crunch beckons on eastbound trans-Pacific after US-China deal
Capacity crunch beckons on eastbound trans-Pacific after US-China deal
2025-05-13
Datacenter growth poses manufacturing hurdle, project carrier opportunity
Datacenter growth poses manufacturing hurdle, project carrier opportunity
2025-05-09
Tariffs amplify US warehousing demand, disrupt inland truck routes
Tariffs amplify US warehousing demand, disrupt inland truck routes
2025-05-09
Container sector challenges cast shadow over MPV demand
Container sector challenges cast shadow over MPV demand
2025-05-09
Heavy loads at risk from uncertainty around US freight network map
Heavy loads at risk from uncertainty around US freight network map
2025-05-09
Top 100 Importer/Exporter Rankings: Largest US shippers outpace hot market
Top 100 Importer/Exporter Rankings: Largest US shippers outpace hot market
2025-05-09
Trump taps former Maersk executive to head MARAD
Trump taps former Maersk executive to head MARAD
2025-05-09
MSC suspends two US services, rejigs others as tariffs hit Chinese imports
MSC suspends two US services, rejigs others as tariffs hit Chinese imports
2025-05-09
Tariffs jeopardize resin volume gains for US Southeast ports
Tariffs jeopardize resin volume gains for US Southeast ports
2025-05-09
Container lines warn of congestion threat when Asia imports rebound
Container lines warn of congestion threat when Asia imports rebound
2025-05-09
Grand Opening of Concord Freight System (Shenzhen Branch)!
Grand Opening of Concord Freight System (Shenzhen Branch)!
2025-05-08
US-China trade standoff could mean intra-Asia capacity boost for Indian market
US-China trade standoff could mean intra-Asia capacity boost for Indian market
2025-04-18
US LTL carriers see uneven uptick in demand amid trade uncertainty
US LTL carriers see uneven uptick in demand amid trade uncertainty
2025-04-18
TEAM BONDING: SMASH IT LIKE A PRO!
TEAM BONDING: SMASH IT LIKE A PRO!
2025-04-15
Largest US importers finalizing contracts in ‘unsettled’ trans-Pacific
Largest US importers finalizing contracts in ‘unsettled’ trans-Pacific
2025-04-11
BNSF-Norfolk Southern unveil faster inland service from Pacific Northwest
BNSF-Norfolk Southern unveil faster inland service from Pacific Northwest
2025-04-06
Trans-Pac GRI offers resistance to retailers’ push for lower contract rates
Trans-Pac GRI offers resistance to retailers’ push for lower contract rates
2025-04-06
April blank sailings ramp up amid push to finalize long-term contracts
April blank sailings ramp up amid push to finalize long-term contracts
2025-04-02
Key Mexican container ports facing delays amid calls by larger vessels
Key Mexican container ports facing delays amid calls by larger vessels
2025-04-02
Pre-tariff imports seen driving US flatbed spot demand higher
Pre-tariff imports seen driving US flatbed spot demand higher
2025-04-02
Norfolk Southern launches program to certify carbon emissions
Norfolk Southern launches program to certify carbon emissions
2025-04-02
Disrupted cross-border freight shipping braces for US tariffs
Disrupted cross-border freight shipping braces for US tariffs
2025-04-02
Container shipping facing a mix of challenges both old and new
Container shipping facing a mix of challenges both old and new
2025-03-26
CMA CGM inks biomethane supply deal, will share $108 million fuel investment
CMA CGM inks biomethane supply deal, will share $108 million fuel investment
2024-10-22
Weeklong ILA strike would tie up about 2% of global shipping capacity: HSBC
Weeklong ILA strike would tie up about 2% of global shipping capacity: HSBC
2024-10-08
ILA strike leaves US reefer importers few options, more risks
ILA strike leaves US reefer importers few options, more risks
2024-10-03
NY-NJ port stakeholders scrambling ahead of strike threat
NY-NJ port stakeholders scrambling ahead of strike threat
2024-09-20
Maritime employers prep for wind-down of operations as longshore strike looms
Maritime employers prep for wind-down of operations as longshore strike looms
2024-09-16
No sign of U.S. recession in freight demand, CEO of shipping giant Maersk says
No sign of U.S. recession in freight demand, CEO of shipping giant Maersk says
2024-08-10
Shifting trans-Pac dynamics push rate spread to almost two-year high
Shifting trans-Pac dynamics push rate spread to almost two-year high
2024-08-05