US postpones ‘million-dollar’ China ship tax until January
The United States suspends punitive fees on China-linked shipping for another two months.
The United States suspends punitive fees on China-linked shipping for another two months.
Higher fuel costs and freight rates are pressuring supply chains, but produce varied consequences.
Multinational framework calls for electricity to meet a larger share of international shipping’s energy demand in the coming years.
U.S. port imports are expected to slow through year-end after peaking in September, NRF says.
Stronger trans-Pacific trade helps lift Cosco nine-month earnings, while geopolitical disruption clouds the outlook.
New ships and a continued return to Red Sea routes could ease shipping costs, but geopolitical disruption and poor reliability threaten the outlook.
Los Angeles and Long Beach port terminal watchmen, employers push strike deadline forward as bargaining continues
Global container volumes surged in September despite mounting disruptions and rising freight prices.
The investment arm of Maersk’s corporate parent is expanding its international ports portfolio through agreements in Asia and Europe.
Humble Robotics raised a $51 million Series A to push its cabless, electric Humble Hauler into customer pilots, testing and early manufacturing for dock-to-dock freight.
A.P. Moller-Maersk raised its full-year earnings forecast after higher rates drove a sharp increase in third-quarter profit.
The port of Los Angeles and Long Beach delays a possible strike as employers and a longshore union local continue contract talks.
Container rates remain firm despite cooling demand, as carriers seek price hikes and a potential LA–Long Beach strike adds uncertainty.
Higher freight rates and cargo volumes drive a sharp earnings rebound for Ocean Network Express, though the liner expects softer market conditions in H2.
Largest retailers cite shipping inflation alongside isolated delays in getting merchandise into inventory.
Port employers and union watchmen in Southern California extend contract as negotiations continue.
Flexport’s CEO says ocean volumes have kept climbing since April and the company is weighing smaller engineering teams as AI speeds up product releases.
The proposed deal would combine shipping, rail and trucking networks across Europe and West Africa, with implications for American exporters and cold-chain customers.
The state of Georgia officially opens an inland rail hub with plans to take tens of thousands of containers off the roads.
Container freight rates climb on major Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific routes despite signs of cooling demand.