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by Regulators Reject Immediate Surcharge Hike for Major Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has denied requests from major global shipping lines—CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and Zim—to waive the standard waiting period for new surcharges. This decision
by Trans-Pacific Shipping Talks Advance After Major Retailer’s Agreements
Negotiations for trans-Pacific shipping service contracts are gaining momentum. This acceleration follows Walmart’s conclusion of some of its key agreements. Walmart stands as the largest retailer in
by Logistics Shifts: Asia-Europe Landbridge Sees Multimodal Surge Amid Conflict
The Middle East conflict has profoundly impacted international supply chains. This ongoing instability has rendered previously popular sea-air services through Jebel Ali in the UAE unviable for many s
by Diesel Price Surge Drives Up US Trucking Costs
The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the United States surged by 96 cents in the week ending March 9. This significant increase immediately impacts the nation’s logistics and supply chains
by FMC Intensifies Monitoring of Ocean Carrier Rate Changes Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the agency responsible for enforcing US shipping law, announced it is closely monitoring any adjustments to ocean carrier rates. This increased scrutiny comes am
by Major Asian Economies Caution Carriers on Elevated Shipping Rates
Shipping carriers globally have initiated rate increases for freight originating from Asia and other key regions. These companies justify the higher costs by citing increased operating expenses. Such
by Update: TPM26: War a problem for container shipping, but not ‘pandemic-scale’: analyst
Title: Mideast Conflict Poses Shipping Challenge, Not Pandemic-Scale Disruption
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East represents a significant concern for the global container shipping industry. How
by Geopolitical Tensions Strain Ocean Carrier Contracts
Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are significantly impeding progress in trans-Pacific service contract negotiations. This situation exacerbates an already slow process for global shipp
by Logistics Leader Warns of Asia Airport Gridlock Amid Air Freight Cuts
Stefan Paul, CEO of logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel, has issued a significant warning regarding the state of the global air freight market. He declared that nearly 20% of worldwide air freight capacity