CMA CGM, the Marseille-based shipping giant, has suspended its Asia-US pendulum service. This route previously connected ports across Asia with both the US East and West Coasts, offering a weekly capa
Mundra Port Navigates Growing Supply Chain Challenges
India’s Mundra Port, the nation’s busiest container facility, is experiencing significant operational disruptions. Ocean carriers are now advising shippers to anticipate additional costs and delays fo
Kenvue Canada Reports Substantial Diesel Cost Savings from EV Pilot
Kenvue Canada, the consumer health company known for its Tylenol brand, has announced significant diesel cost reductions following a recent electric vehicle (EV) pilot program. This initiative, conduc
Intermodal Shipping Costs Rise Early for Shippers
Intermodal shipping prices are currently climbing for shippers, a significant development occurring well in advance of the anticipated 2027 contract negotiations. This upward pressure on costs stems f
Asia-Europe Shipping Costs Set to Rise Significantly in July
Ocean freight shippers navigating the crucial Asia-Europe trade lanes face substantial rate increases beginning July 1. Carriers, emboldened by the sustained success of earlier price adjustments in Ju
Amazon Freight Launches Asset-Backed Less-Than-Truckload Service
Amazon Freight has introduced a new Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) service, marking a significant expansion of its logistics capabilities. The company explicitly states this offering does not operate as a
Freight Rate Dip Hides Key Trade Lane Gaps
Global multi-purpose vessel (MPV) freight rates recently experienced a minor dip. However, this headline figure obscures significant underlying imbalances across various global trade lanes, painting a
Chris Brooks Concludes Storied 42-Year Career at Journal of Commerce
Chris Brooks, the Executive Director of the Journal of Commerce, is retiring after a distinguished 42-year career with the organization. His extensive tenure saw Brooks rise through the ranks, ultimat
Energy Prices Fuel Significant Inflationary Jump
Inflation in the economy recently climbed by a substantial 4.2 percent. This notable increase stems primarily from a sharp surge in energy prices, a trend exacerbated by ongoing global geopolitical co
Fiji Water Forges Own Shipping Path Amid Pandemic
Fiji Water temporarily established and operated its own dedicated shipping network. This extraordinary measure directly responded to the severe disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing th






