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Xeneta: Asia-US spot rates are nearing pandemic records after surging more than 320% since late February.

The Port of Long Beach marked its fifth-busiest month ever as imports and exports both increased.

The Panama Canal won’t impose drought-spurred restrictions on the largest vessel transits after all.

Mideast tensions and operating issues are keeping container rates elevated on the trans-Pacific.

Trans-Pacific freight rates hit record highs due to strong, early peak-season demand.

The Drewry World Container Index fell in the latest week’s data on lower spot rates for trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe headhaul routes.

Delayed tariffs sparked unexpected summer demand as another global liner made its return to the Red Sea.

The Panama Canal Authority is signaling that falling water supplies will likely constrain cargo reliability, costs, and routing for U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.

Shippers are leaving money on the table, an analyst says, if they don’t consider switching coasts for Asia import containers.

The Port of Los Angeles saw a near-record month on sustained consumer demand and opportunistic shippers.

Container rate gains on Asia-U.S. trade lanes are reflecting unexpectedly resilient consumer demand despite inflationary pressures.  

A rare stable moment in the U.S. tariff regime is likely boosting demand as trans-Pacific container rates strengthen.

Matson exceeded Q2 2026 earnings expectations, fueled by strong demand and increased freight rates in its premium China service.

Far East shipping spot rates are softening slightly but remain high; declines are gradual and expected to continue in August.

Fuel prices climb anew as U.S., Iran battle over Strait of Hormuz, but near-term outlook for tariff pressures uncertain ahead of midterm elections. 

Orient Overseas Container Line saw mostly improved second-quarter performance across volumes, utilization, and pricing.    

Shippers could start to see some relief from soaring trans-Pacific ocean rates, according to one analyst, as prices moderated in the most recent week.

DHL’s freight forwarding arm has reserved full cargo aircraft several times a week to provide scheduled service from Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan to Midwest air hubs.

Strong demand on the trans-Pacific keeps container rates high despite lower fuel costs, though volumes may be peaking early.

The Port of Long Beach saw record-high cargo growth in May despite economic and geopolitical uncertainty.