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Gulf Coast ports’ January cargo volumes were up in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, but mixed in New Orleans.

After months off frontloading by importers that boosted prices, container rates on the trans-Pacific are declining following Lunar New Year, said analyst Freightos.

Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association voted overwhelmingly to
approve a new six-year contract with employers at Eastern Seaboard and Gulf Coast ports.

Proposed U.S. port charges aimed at China are the latest undercurrents roiling the global container market.

A plan to promote U.S. maritime interests by penalizing China shipping only complicates supply chain woes, say experts.

Australian logistics software provider WiseTech is in the midst of a governance crisis after four board members resigned.

DHL e-Commerce is gaining a foothold in the Saudi Arabian market with a partial acquisition of Ajex Logistics Services.

In a move targeting China’s maritime interests, the United States is proposing a range of fees that could cost ocean carriers millions of dollars each time they call a U.S. port.

Polar Air Cargo has ceased operating after Atlas Air and DHL Express determined the joint venture was no longer useful.

An incorrect check valve led to the shipboard fire that killed two and injured one at Port Houston in 2024, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

Frontloading of consumer goods through the Port of Long Beach ran volume to a record in January.

The leader of the International Longshoremen’s Association is urging rank-and-file members to approve a tentative contract with port employers in a ratification vote on Tuesday.

Airbus has delayed the planned entry into service of the A350 freighter for a year because of supply chain problems.

Despite an uncertain outlook for trade, the Port of Los Angeles saw its busiest January for container shipments.

The Federal Maritime Commission announced that it is eliminating a half-dozen DEI-related elements from its 2022-2026 strategic plan.

Canada’s Purolator is getting more efficient freighters for its feeder network in western Canada through its partnership with KF Aerospace.

Winter storms in Tennessee and Kentucky impacted express parcel deliveries on Wednesday, while Air Canada faces shipping delays at the Toronto airport.

The OOCL Iris on Tuesday became the largest-ever container ship to call the Port of Charleston.

Cargojet is focusing more on charter business as e-commerce retailers and other companies seek dedicated airlift, which helped boost revenue more than 30% in the fourth quarter.

Shippers have won a reprieve from levies on the United States’ largest trading partners, but tariff threats are boosting frontloading.