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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Raises Guidance Amid Stronger-Than-Expected Demand in Liner Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, concluded the first half of 2024 with a Group EBITDA of $2 billion, compared to $3.7

August 14, 2024
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Shipping

NYSHEX Expands Contract Flexibility

The New York Shipping Exchange continues to expand its product offerings to win additional business in an increasingly dynamic container shipping market.

August 13, 2024
Total Views: 548

Friday, August 9, 2024
Shipping

New York Shipping Exchange Recalibrates Strategy Amid Global Shipping Challenges

By Ira Breskin The New York Shipping Exchange has modified its operating strategy, responding to a significant shift in how customers contract for container

August 9, 2024
Total Views: 863

Shipping

China-to-N Europe Spot Rates Start to Fall as Record Peak Demand Eases

By Charlotte Goldstone (The Loadstar) – 2M Alliance members Maersk and MSC have reduced port calls in Europe on upcoming sailings to avoid congestion

August 9, 2024
Total Views: 625

Thursday, August 8, 2024
Ports

Port Houston Surpasses Two Million TEU Mark in Record Time

Port Houston, the fifth-largest container port in the nation, is off to a record pace in 2024, having surpassed 2 million TEUs in record time. In the first six

August 8, 2024
Total Views: 1038

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Shipping

Record-Breaking Ocean Container Shipping Demand from China

Ocean container shipping demand from China to North America and North Europe hit record highs in June 2024, driven by importers scrambling to secure their

August 7, 2024
Total Views: 6755

Shipping

U.S. Container Imports Reach Record Levels in July

Descartes Systems Group’s August Global Shipping Report reveals a significant increase in U.S. container imports for July 2024, marking the third-highest

August 7, 2024
Total Views: 1057

Shipping

MSC Achieves Record Market Share in Container Shipping

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has reached an unprecedented market share of 19.8%, the highest ever recorded by a carrier, according to Alphaliner. The

August 7, 2024
Total Views: 3782

Thursday, August 1, 2024
FILE PHOTO: Container vessel Maersk Hangzhou sails in the Wielingen channel, Westerschelde, Netherlands, July 15, 2018. Rene van Quekelberghe/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Shipping

Maersk Raises Guidance Again Amid Red Sea Disruptions

Maersk has raised its financial guidance for the third time in as many months due to ongoing Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, which are forcing ships

August 1, 2024
Total Views: 1161

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Shipping

ONE Lifts Profit Forecast as Longer Voyages, Strong Demand Boost Container Spot Rates

Ocean Network Express (ONE) released its financial results for its first quarter of FY2024, which spanned April to June. The company reported revenue of $4.211

July 31, 2024
Total Views: 1174

Thursday, July 25, 2024
Shipping

Container Shipping Rates Snap Weeks of Gains as Restock Rally Fades

By Brendan Murray (Bloomberg) — Spot rates for shipping containers fell for the first time in almost three months amid signs demand is cooling after US

July 25, 2024
Total Views: 3811

Shipping

CMA CGM Sees Shipping Demand Holding Up

PARIS, July 25 (Reuters) – Shipping giant CMA CGM said on Thursday that brisk international trade and Red Sea disruption supported its

July 25, 2024
Total Views: 1365

Shipping

CMA CGM Reports Strong Quarter Amid Geopolitical Tensions

French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has reported robust demand for cargo shipping in its second-quarter 2024 results, despite ongoing geopolitical

July 25, 2024
Total Views: 371

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Shipbuilding

Record Growth in Containership Fleet Capacity, BIMCO Reports

The container ship fleet’s capacity has surged by 1.6 million TEU since the beginning of the year and has seen an 11% year-over-year increase to 29.5

July 24, 2024
Total Views: 1218

Monday, July 22, 2024
Shipping

FMC Finalizes Rule for Assessing Ocean Carriers’ Denial of Cargo Space

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the nation’s international ocean transportation system,

July 22, 2024
Total Views: 2352

Friday, July 19, 2024
Shipping

Retailers’ Early US Back-to-School Sales Hasten Peak Ocean Shipping Season

LOS ANGELES, July 19 (Reuters) – Retailers Walmart, Target and Shein kicked off back-to-school sales early to stop Amazon.com’s Prime Day

July 19, 2024
Total Views: 558

Thursday, July 18, 2024
Shipping

Global Shipping Strains Spark Fears of an Inflation Comeback

(Bloomberg) — Jason Starr felt the first flashbacks of pandemic PTSD back in mid-April. That’s when the vice president of operations at

July 18, 2024
Total Views: 935

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
Total Views: 3413

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: 2332

Friday, July 12, 2024
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: 690
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