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Trans-Pacific container rates continue to fall as Asia-Europe rates continue to rise.

IMO2020 is an environmental rule effective January 1, 2020 that regulates how much sulfur a ship can give out in its exhaust.

For all containers moving in and out of the U.S., rates (both contract and spot rates) are required to be filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) 30 days in advance of the containerized cargo being shipped. This adds an additional layer of complexity to the way ocean container rates are negotiated and governed.

Links to 16 exclusive interviews with key decision-makers in ocean shipping.

International trade and customs attorney Zhaokang Jiang explains how China is aiming to improve cross-border trade efficiency, create fair competition and ensure compliance and sustainable growth.

Capital constraints should keep ocean shipping capacity in check, a plus for rates.

Customs and Border Protection moved the nationwide tests to early April and October “due to limited availability of testing sites and to ensure the integrity of exam conditions.”

A strong U.S. economy should see Europe-North America container volume growth of 3%+ next year, but clouds hover over the trade.

Matson has taken delivery of the largest container/roll-on, roll-off ship ever built in the U.S.

Concerns rise that shipping can’t recoup cost of IMO 2020-compliant fuel.

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security will expand export licensing requirements for technologies intended for military applications.

DP World has been awarded a contract that will result in expansion of a container terminal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

A global effort is underway to slash harmful emissions from ocean-going ships. Liquefied natural gas will likely play an important — but only partial — role in that endeavor.

Cargo on board a ship has frequently been the cause of damage or total loss.

A trade war truce is not stopping multinationals from exploring alternative sourcing options to China, but moving supply chains is difficult, says expert.

The Department of Justice says a jury has found tanker owner Evridiki Navigation guilty of violating a pollution law, but an appeal is planned.

The Chinese government said the tariff reductions will help expand imports of key consumer products.

CMA CGM has finalized agreement to sell 10 terminals to Terminal Link.

Maersk says two of its offices in Brazil were raided, apparently as part of a federal corruption probe.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will proceed with proposed rule to eliminate the requirement for vessel-operating common carriers to publish essential terms of service contracts.

An exclusive interview with Lois Zabrocky, CEO of tanker owner International Seaways.

Even a full U.S.-China trade deal might not stop shippers moving production out of China. But is the U.S. a realistic option?

APM Terminals is selling one of its two large terminals in Rotterdam, but will retain ownership of Maasvlakte II.

The Senate is not expected to vote on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement until early 2020.

The International Air Cargo Association is trying to unify the air cargo industry on common issues and practices through a new membership approach.

In today’s episode we honor American Shipper founder David Howard, talk about the logistics of Christmas, from spruce to trade truce, COSCO’s $1.8B bet on fleets, plus mounting holiday returns near critical mass, Foreign Trade Zones, and more.

But an undercover survey finds that traditional forwarders face increased pressure from container lines and digital forwarders.

Aivars Lembergs resigned as chairman of Vetspils Freeport Authority on Dec. 10, the day after the U.S. sanctioned the port authority for its connection to the Latvian oligarch.

A falling trade-to-GDP ratio is a worrying trend for the shipping industry.

Food and Drug Administration cites need for lower prices and reduced out-of-pocket costs to U.S. patients.

California port officials and other speakers sounded the alarm about sea level rise and storm surge.

As carbon tax on ocean shipping appears more likely, industry lays groundwork for future collection.

Hopes that last week’s trade deal might boost the beleaguered shipping lane are overly optimistic, says analyst.

Organizations representing 90% for the world’s merchant fleet have proposed spending $5 billion on research to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions.

New independent research reveals that lines are failing to adequately explain how IMO 2020 fuel bill surcharges are calculated.

Japanese ocean shipping giant is investigating how to make its ships greener with liquefied natural gas, hydrogen and batteries.

Well-known Pacific Ocean specialists Matson and Swire have joined forces to serve the South Pacific island nations.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control has added the son of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.

Global logistics software provider WiseTech picks up South Korean customs clearer Ready Korea for just over A$20 million ($13.7 million).