Container Shipping

gCaptain’s full coverage of the global container shipping industry.


Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Shipping

Global Supply Chains Disrupted by Ongoing Red Sea Crisis, Warns Maersk

The fallout from the Red Sea crisis continues to cascade globally, creating significant challenges for supply chains, according to a recent market update from

July 17, 2024
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Monday, July 15, 2024
Shipping

Xeneta Sees Ocean Container Spot Rates Peaking

The dramatic surge in ocean freight container shipping rates appears to be reaching its peak as importers push back against rising spot rates, according to

July 15, 2024
Total Views: 2351

Friday, July 12, 2024
A worker on a container crane at the Port of Los Angeles
Ports

U.S. Container Imports Continue to Rise Amid Supply Chain Challenges

The monthly inbound cargo volume at major U.S. container ports continues to rise despite a multiple supply chain challenges, according to the Global Port

July 12, 2024
Total Views: 716

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal courtesy Georgia Ports Authority
Shipping

U.S. Container Imports Continue to Show Robust Growth Over 2023

U.S. container import volume remained strong in June 2024, with volumes increasing by double-digits compared to the same month last year, according to

July 10, 2024
Total Views: 858

A tug escorts a containership at the Port of Los Angeles, California. Photo: Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

Global Demand for Ocean Container Shipping Hits All-Time High

Global demand for ocean freight container shipping hit an all-time record in May amid soaring spot rates and severe port congestion, according to data released

July 10, 2024
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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Port of Singapore
Shipping

Singapore Container Ship Logjam Spills Over to Malaysian Port

(Bloomberg) — Container ship congestion in Singapore, one of Asia’s busiest ports, is spreading to neighboring Malaysia, snarling supply chains and

July 9, 2024
Total Views: 1826

Monday, July 8, 2024
Shipping

Maersk CEO Warns of Prolonged Challenges Due to Red Sea Disruptions

Maersk highlighted significant challenges posed by the ongoing Red Sea situation, which has forced ships to divert around Africa, increasing costs and

July 8, 2024
Total Views: 3532

Shipping

SFL Secures New 5-Year Charters for Four Containerships

SFL Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: SFL) announced today the agreement of new 5-year time charters for four 8,700 TEU container vessels, adding approximately $240

July 8, 2024
Total Views: 1577

Friday, July 5, 2024
Shipping

Container Market Conditions Tighten on Key Deep-Sea Trades, Says Expert

June saw further tightening of market conditions on key deep-sea container trades, with spot rates and associated surcharges increasing every week throughout

July 5, 2024
Total Views: 1004

Shipping

Spot Rate Surge to Continue Post-Golden Week

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – Since the 1 July implementation of a series of peak season surcharges (PSS) and new FAK (freight all kinds) levels,

July 5, 2024
Total Views: 938

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Shipping

MSC Hits Record 20% Market Share of Global Containership Capacity

By Charlotte Goldstone (The Loadstar) – MSC now holds a 20% share of the global container shipping market, in terms of capacity offered, a record in the

July 3, 2024
Total Views: 1525

Monday, July 1, 2024
Shipping

HMM Designated as Controlled Carrier by Federal Maritime Commission

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the U.S. agency responsible for ensuring a reliable and competitive international ocean transportation system, has

July 1, 2024
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Friday, June 28, 2024
Shipping

Continued Spot Rate Surge Looms with New FAK Hikes and Surcharges

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – As expected after last week’s surge in spot rate levels, this week saw more modest gains thanks to a week’s

June 28, 2024
Total Views: 865

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Shipping

Global Freight Rises But Shows Signs of Weakness in U.S.

By John Kemp LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) – Global manufacturing activity and freight are showing signs of a recovery, after a downturn took hold

June 26, 2024
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Ports

Port Houston Reports Strong Container Volumes in May

Port Houston reported handling 364,866 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in May, marking a significant increase of 21% compared to May of last year. The

June 26, 2024
Total Views: 747

Monday, June 17, 2024
Ports

Retail Strength Drives Container Volume Growth at Port of Savannah

The Port of Savannah has witnessed significant growth in container volumes due to a strengthening retail market and an influx of new customers. In May, the

June 17, 2024
Total Views: 1075

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Reports Mixed Results for May

Despite a slight 3% drop from last year’s figures, the Port of Los Angeles processed 752,893 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in May, maintaining an

June 13, 2024
Total Views: 337

Monday, June 10, 2024
Shipping

Morocco’s Tanger Med Port Expects to Exceed Nominal Container Capacity

TANGIER, June 10 (Reuters) – Morocco’s Tanger Med port expects to top its nominal processing capacity of nine million containers this year,

June 10, 2024
Total Views: 1010

Friday, June 7, 2024
Shipping

Container Spot Rates in China Set to Hit Five Figures

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – There were further double-digit increases in container spot freight rates this week, after a series of general rate

June 7, 2024
Total Views: 10690

Thursday, June 6, 2024
A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
Shipping

U.S. Container Imports Continue to Gain

May 2024 marked another month of remarkable growth for U.S. container imports, registering a 6.2% increase from April and an 11.9% upswing year-on-year,

June 6, 2024
Total Views: 1909