container shipping

Despite the timing of the Lunar New Year, import volumes at three of the largest U.S. ports rose year over year.

The transportation industry is a major contributor to climate change. Turmoil in maritime shipping is forcing route diversions that are spiking emissions, reflected in data from Xeneta.

Soft freight market conditions continue to create market headwinds as Hub Group’s first-quarter revenue declines 13% year over year.

Shippers should lock in certainty with airtight ocean carrier contracts that ward off surcharges.

The World Shipping Council has named Joe Kramek its next president and CEO. He will replace John Butler, who plans to retire in July.

The Federal Maritime Commission suggests that requiring better data could lead to less congestion and fewer container storage fees.

The East and Gulf Coast ports continue to take market share from the largest West Coast ports, which had a challenging March.

We may be months away from a national market shift, but the time to start planning for it is now.

Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine, the companies that own and manage the cargo ship that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge, want a federal court to limit their liability in the deadly disaster.

Ports in New Orleans and Corpus Christi, Texas, recorded year-over-year increases in cargo volumes in February.

Around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Dali, a Singapore-flagged ship, smashed into the bridge.

Chinese trade flow into Mexico is helping to build up the latter’s manufacturing capabilities, which is a long-term positive for the U.S.

The Port of Virginia recently completed a project to widen its ship channel for ultralarge container vessel traffic.

Port Houston reported strong imports after a soft January as general cargo tonnage represented nearly 40% of total import tonnage in the month.

Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao was intoxicated when she reversed into a pond and drowned at her Texas ranch on Feb. 11, according to authorities.

Legislation approved by the House gives the Federal Maritime Commission more power to investigate potential container market manipulation by China.

Venture Global LNG is building a large fleet of liquefied natural gas-powered vessels, amid numerous legal fights.

Georgia is paying $6 million toward a $17.45 million Port of Brunswick harbor improvement project, which includes more warehousing and roll-on/roll-off storage.

The Port of Huntsville in Alabama reported 24% year-over-year growth at its intermodal container yard in 2023.