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Data center-linked cargo keeps peak season alive on trans-Pacific
Data center-linked cargo keeps peak season alive on trans-Pacific
2026-07-17
Oversupplied ocean carriers steaming toward excess capacity after 2026
Oversupplied ocean carriers steaming toward excess capacity after 2026
2026-07-15
Port of Houston's plan for third container terminal put on fast track
Port of Houston's plan for third container terminal put on fast track
2026-07-15
Booking restrictions for India exports tighten amid rush
Booking restrictions for India exports tighten amid rush
2026-07-15
Asia port congestion worsens amid bad weather, vessel bunching
Asia port congestion worsens amid bad weather, vessel bunching
2026-07-07
MSC to resume India-USEC service amid fresh booking surge: sources
MSC to resume India-USEC service amid fresh booking surge: sources
2026-07-07
Latest spike in spot rates could be last hurrah for trans-Pacific carriers
Latest spike in spot rates could be last hurrah for trans-Pacific carriers
2026-07-07
India-USEC ocean rates jump to 20-month high amid capacity pressures
India-USEC ocean rates jump to 20-month high amid capacity pressures
2026-06-17
Many US retailers bracing for likely doubling of all-in service contract rates
Many US retailers bracing for likely doubling of all-in service contract rates
2026-06-17
Amazon pushes further into logistics space with launch of LTL service
Amazon pushes further into logistics space with launch of LTL service
2026-06-17
LTL shipments get heavier as US manufacturing gains steam
LTL shipments get heavier as US manufacturing gains steam
2026-06-17
Trans-Pacific frontloading drives early peak capacity crunch, rate surge
Trans-Pacific frontloading drives early peak capacity crunch, rate surge
2026-06-10
‘Scoring’ seen giving US LTL shippers pricing leverage with carriers
‘Scoring’ seen giving US LTL shippers pricing leverage with carriers
2026-06-10
MSC pulls India-USEC capacity amid cloudy market conditions
MSC pulls India-USEC capacity amid cloudy market conditions
2026-06-04
Canada readies ambitious legislation to reform supply chain
Canada readies ambitious legislation to reform supply chain
2026-06-04
Seattle-Tacoma evolving toward hybrid landlord-operating port model
Seattle-Tacoma evolving toward hybrid landlord-operating port model
2026-06-04
Higher trans-Atlantic ocean rates plateau as demand rally slows
Higher trans-Atlantic ocean rates plateau as demand rally slows
2026-06-04
Bankruptcy court approves STG Logistics’ exit from Chapter 11
Bankruptcy court approves STG Logistics’ exit from Chapter 11
2026-05-25
US ports outline spending goals in push to reshore crane making
US ports outline spending goals in push to reshore crane making
2026-05-25
Charleston port looks to develop ro/ro operation at ex-WestRock site
Charleston port looks to develop ro/ro operation at ex-WestRock site
2026-05-25
Local East Coast freight leading charge on intermodal rebound
Local East Coast freight leading charge on intermodal rebound
2026-05-25
NY-NJ updating port tariff to combat rising backlog of empty boxes
NY-NJ updating port tariff to combat rising backlog of empty boxes
2026-04-28
Soaring truck rates power major rebound in domestic intermodal volume
Soaring truck rates power major rebound in domestic intermodal volume
2026-04-28
Container shipping faces blank sailings, falling demand from prolonged Iran war
Container shipping faces blank sailings, falling demand from prolonged Iran war
2026-04-28
Freight returning to US LTL market as pricing, fuel costs climb higher
Freight returning to US LTL market as pricing, fuel costs climb higher
2026-04-22
More carrier-controlled terminal operations could be coming to the East Coast
More carrier-controlled terminal operations could be coming to the East Coast
2026-04-22
APMT takes 49% stake in Haiphong’s HHIT terminal in northern Vietnam
APMT takes 49% stake in Haiphong’s HHIT terminal in northern Vietnam
2026-03-23
US resin shippers look to tap new customers amid Iran war
US resin shippers look to tap new customers amid Iran war
2026-03-23
APM Terminals to build $1.8 billion terminal in Da Nang
APM Terminals to build $1.8 billion terminal in Da Nang
2026-03-19
War reignites tussle between ocean carriers, cargo owners over fuel surcharges
War reignites tussle between ocean carriers, cargo owners over fuel surcharges
2026-03-19
Canada's Port of Saint John ready for larger ships, more containers
Canada's Port of Saint John ready for larger ships, more containers
2026-01-15
Shipper-turned-carrier integrates with CargoWise to target forwarder business
Shipper-turned-carrier integrates with CargoWise to target forwarder business
2026-01-15
US East, Gulf coast ports expanding intermodal access, vessel capacity
US East, Gulf coast ports expanding intermodal access, vessel capacity
2026-01-04
Hong Kong to launch digital cargo tracking, data exchange network
Hong Kong to launch digital cargo tracking, data exchange network
2026-01-04
UP-NS deal could benefit some shippers, while others face longer transits
UP-NS deal could benefit some shippers, while others face longer transits
2026-01-04
Warehousing vacancies hit new peak, but larger facilities still needed
Warehousing vacancies hit new peak, but larger facilities still needed
2025-12-31
Shippers to regain leverage in trans-Pacific contract negotiations
Shippers to regain leverage in trans-Pacific contract negotiations
2025-12-31
CMA CGM's Oceania-US East Coast service to kick off in February
CMA CGM's Oceania-US East Coast service to kick off in February
2025-12-31
California to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants
California to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants
2025-12-10
California revokes 17,000 CDLs, sparking backlash from immigrant truckers
California revokes 17,000 CDLs, sparking backlash from immigrant truckers
2025-12-10
US trade dispute has multiple fronts to disrupt shipping: analyst
US trade dispute has multiple fronts to disrupt shipping: analyst
2025-10-21
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
J.B. Hunt: Intermodal volume retracts amid cost-cutting measures
J.B. Hunt: Intermodal volume retracts amid cost-cutting measures
2025-10-21
Importers see major uptick in CBP requests for shipment information
Importers see major uptick in CBP requests for shipment information
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