Ocean shipping

Here’s why tanker stocks are rising as the rest of the U.S. stock market is crashing.

Unprecedented uncertainty will likely delay annual contracts between shippers and ocean carriers.

An exclusive interview with SIA Flexitanks CEO Damien McClean on what’s happening right now with Chinese manufacturing, trucking and ports.

Slashed oil production is bad for tankers, but fallout for container ships hinges on price action.

As fewer ships arrive from China, there’s less capacity and equipment for U.S. and European container exports.

CargoMetrics data reveals that Chinese port activity has recovered much faster than some had feared.

No evidence yet of coronavirus-induced drop in dry bulk rates. Is it coming?

An exclusive interview with Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans on the coronavirus-induced shipping-stock collapse.

As risks surge and stocks plunge, a look at the key coronavirus issues and a rundown of FreightWaves’ coverage to date.

Big data confirms China trade volumes fell off a cliff in the wake of the coronavirus.

Outlook of world’s largest container line hinges on timing of coronavirus containment.

Cost to ship containers from China is down 6-8% but dearth of cargo may limit discounts.

The second half of 2020 is shaping up to be either very good or very bad for dry bulk shipping.

Inland trucking slowdown in China leaves port reefer plugs full, blocking refrigerated food imports.

Trade risks will intensify if the virus spreads from China to the global pool of seafarers.

Shipping bosses warn of huge economic knock-on effects from the coronavirus outbreak.

No evidence yet of a rush to expedite exports ahead of feared price increase.

Guest columnist Sri Laxmana writes about the impacts of IMO 2020.

Coronavirus is not yet affecting rates, but it is influencing where U.S. importers look to source cargo.

Earnings calls shed new light on how ocean shipping bosses view coronavirus crisis.