Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure have raised the risk of renewed Red Sea shipping disruption ahead of 2027 contract negotiations.

DP World has appointed Morten Johansen as chief executive officer of its Americas region, placing a longtime ports and logistics executive in charge of the company’s operations across North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Johansen made the announcement in a LinkedIn post Oct. 13. He succeeds Brian Enright, who served in the dual positions […]

Public-private investment of nearly $1 billion will support PhilaPort’s largest-ever expansion.

After the busiest month in its 118-year history, tariffs and sourcing shifts roil the trans-Pacific trade lane. 

Global container schedule reliability fell for a fourth straight month as the average vessel delay neared one week, according to Xeneta.

CSX EVP and COO Cory is retiring after leading the railroad’s operations since 2023. 

The Port of Los Angeles handled record container volumes in September, marking the busiest month in its 118-year history

OOCL saw higher revenue per container and increased cargo volumes across all four of its trade regions.

NRF says the extended peak shipping season is winding down, with most holiday merchandise already in and U.S. container imports expected to ease through year-end.

Xeneta: Asia-US West Coast rates showed the first sign of softening since mid-September.

Global container volumes hit a record 17.46 million TEUs in August, while ocean pricing reached a two-year high, CTS reported.

Samsung is seeking $186 million from CMA CGM alleging improper container charges and failed inland deliveries. 

The Port of Savannah handled a September record as box traffic improved 3.7% y/y.

Liner operator Zim raised its 2026 earnings guidance, citing strong demand and rising freight rates.

Metals, petroleum, and forest products helped U.S. railroads to more weekly freight gains, alongside notable intermodal improvement.

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena expects regulators to approve the $85 billion Norfolk Southern merger, saying it would speed freight service and improve competition with trucking.

Anduril Industries awarded Navy contract to build submarine components at site of redeveloped steel mill.

Asia–U.S. container spot rates have likely peaked following the Hormuz crisis, but will remain elevated through 2026, an analyst says.

Hapag-Lloyd’s $4.2 billion takeover of Zim faces a new Israeli approval process after the government required a revised plan with stronger safeguards for the country’s maritime security.

In Canada, global unions say emerging port technology must not be used to eliminate waterfront jobs, weaken collective bargaining or cut pay.