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The traditional peak season for ocean container shipping between China and the United States could arrive earlier than usual this year following a significant

A recent ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Yemen’s Houthi militia has raised questions about the potential impact on global shipping rates, with

The recently reintroduced SHIPS for America Act is creating additional challenges for ocean container shippers in 2025, adding a new layer of complexity to an

Sweeping new ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs set to be announced by President Donald Trump could significantly transform global shipping patterns, though

Ocean container freight rates are set to decline further in February, influenced by the Middle East ceasefire and Lunar New Year slowdown, despite

President Trump‘s potential revival of sweeping import tariffs is creating widespread uncertainty in US shipping markets, with industry experts warning

The Iranian-backed Houthis have announced a significant scaling back of their attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, following the implementation of a

A potentially devastating strike at U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports has been averted following a tentative six-year agreement between port workers and

Asia-Europe carriers saw their early December general rate increases (GRIs) stick this week, with spot rates into both North Europe and Mediterranean ports

The China-Mexico trade route has experienced unprecedented growth in 2024, with shipping volumes surging 18.9% in the first nine months compared to 2023,

(gCaptain) – The Red Sea diversions over the last year have shown trade is like water—it will always find a way to flow. The old adage “trade at

A looming strike at ports along the US East and Gulf coasts could cause significant supply chain disruptions lasting into 2025, according to recent analysis

By Charlie Bartlett (The Loadstar) – The downward trend of the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) continued this week, showing average rates have fallen

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

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

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

Ocean freight container shipping spot rates are set to increase further, but growth may be slowing, according to ocean freight rate benchmarking firm Xeneta.

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

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced new tariffs on Chinese imports, a move that could further disrupt global supply chains and increase costs. These

Ocean carriers are walking a tightrope between risk and reward in new long-term contract negotiations, as uncertainty in the Red Sea continues to cast a shadow