Shipping giant Maersk is reportedly preparing to reinstate regular transits through the Suez Canal for its India-US East Coast (USEC) ‘MECL’ service loop. Industry sources indicate this strategic move
by Global Shippers Advised Against Red Sea Return Amid Heightened Regional Risk
The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) has issued a significant advisory, cautioning that the security environment in the Red Sea remains too perilous for global shipping. According to the head of the GSF,
by Port of Saint John Expands Capacity for Larger Vessels and Increased Trade
Canada’s Port of Saint John, strategically positioned as the nation’s eastern-most port, has announced a significant milestone: the completion of the final phase of a major development project. This s
by Update: Shipper-turned-carrier integrates with CargoWise to target forwarder business
Title: Tailwind Shipping Integrates with CargoWise, Targets Forwarder Market
Tailwind Shipping, Lidl’s vessel operating arm since the pandemic, announces a key integration with CargoWise. This strateg
by Update: USPS eyes expanding package dimension reporting requirements
Title: USPS Plans Expanded Package Dimension Reporting
Update: USPS eyes expanding package dimension reporting requirements The United States Postal Service (USPS) is considering a significant expansi
by Businesses Anticipate Hiring Dip Amid Economic Caution
As the new year begins, employers are adopting a notably cautious stance toward hiring. This outlook points to an anticipated decline in overall hiring activity across various sectors. Analysts specif
by Update: Intermodal cooperation on rails has declined amid cost pressures
Title: Railroad Cooperation Wanes Amid Rising Cost Pressures
Intermodal cooperation on rail lines, specifically through a practice known as “steel-wheel interchange,” has experienced a significant dec
by Update: Air cargo shippers take short-term contract approach to close 2025
Air cargo shippers are increasingly favoring short-term contracts. Recent data from Xeneta highlights this significant trend. In the fourth quarter, shippers secured one-year terms for only 24% of new
by Update: Cosco inks almost $2.7 billion in deals for 18 newbuild container ships
Cosco has finalized agreements worth nearly $2.7 billion for the construction of 18 new container ships. This substantial investment marks a pivotal moment in the carrier’s ongoing strategy to moderni
by Fourth-Party Logistics Sees Renewed Interest Amidst Market Dynamics
Technology analyst Gartner recently published a report categorizing Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) providers. This move signals a significant resurgence of interest in the 4PL model within the logistics