El Niño forecast suggests risk of low water levels along Panama Canal
As if the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea haven’t caused enough concern for commercial shipping, Lars Jensen warns of the potential for weather-related
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OOCL posts revenue decline in muted first quarter
The start to the year was largely unaffected by the Middle East conflict, but the lagging effect of high bunker fuel prices will be
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Push for data center bans in US threatens project cargo surge
An increasing number of lawmakers at the federal, state, and municipal levels are taking steps to freeze data center development, which serves as an
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Cost-hit ocean carriers roll out series of rate increases, fuel surcharges
Most of the increases represent a significant premium on current pricing levels, but it remains to be seen how sticky the aspirational rates will
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US imports of consumer electronics face threats to growth plans
Rising fuel prices and memory costs may force buyers to re-think, or at least delay, purchases of pricey electronics this year.
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MPV, deck carrier operators eye cargo demand surge from Iran war reconstruction
The repair and rebuilding of oil, gas and petrochemical facilities in the Middle East will provide project cargoes for the specialist fleet at least
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US-Iran ceasefire unlikely to spur air freight return to Middle East: analysts
While the ceasefire marks the first diplomatic shift in the 40-day conflict, it is being regarded by transport operators as more of a controlled
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CMA CGM taps Jaxport as newest call for Asia express service
The Jacksonville Port Authority said Wednesday the Ocean Alliance will include the port on its Chesapeake Bay Express (CBX) service rotation as of this
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FedEx Freight plans diversification as spin-off date approaches
The largest US LTL carrier looks to add new business in the healthcare, food and energy sectors and among small businesses to grow volume
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War-driven supply squeeze could boost US resins exports in 2026
Polyethylene prices have nearly doubled since the end of February as Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has cut off the region’s petrochemical
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