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A ONE container ship hit the bow of a Maersk boxship in Hong Kong.

Marseilles, France-based CMA CGM saw shipping revenues and earnings improve on assorted geopolitical stresses in 2024.

Southwest Airlines is searching for someone to lead its cargo division after Wally Devereaux announced his retirement.

The U.S. Postal Service said it is moving ahead with a transportation streamlining initiative, which requires changing the frequency of truck connections between remote post offices and regional processing centers.

U.S. intermodal chassis manufacturers are again asking the federal government for protection against chassis made in Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand.

The U.S. Port of Hueneme and ocean carrier NYK Line (OTC: NPNYY) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green automotive shipping corridor between Japan and Southern California.  The signing ceremony took place on Feb. 12 at the port, the companies said in an announcement. “The MOU solidifies the commitment of both […]

Air cargo’s hot run had to cool off at some point, but new U.S. trade measures against Chinese parcel shipments mean the industry could be in for a surprisingly quick reversal of fortune.

The Port of Baltimore saw its second-best year for cargo, as it continued to recover from the Key Bridge disaster.

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.