Container shipping digs in for new phase of Red Sea security risk
The varied approach taken by carriers– whether or not to divert ships around southern Africa -- speaks to a new phase of uncertainty for
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Red Sea crisis amplifies existing strain between carriers, shippers: analyst
Almost four years after COVID-19, a new crisis is once again shining a light on the traditional contentious relationship between container carriers and their
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Forwarder market share, margins shrank in 2023 as rates normalized
Going into 2024, 3PLs will need to determine which ancillary offerings they’ll invest in to weather a supply-demand imbalance that will likely last for
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A decade on, logistics industry still awaits proof that VC is a welcomed partner
None of the most prominent venture-backed names in logistics has had a successful exit yet, but perhaps patience is still required before the industry
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Maersk signs pact to develop methanol bunkering at Japan’s Yokohama port
With around 130 methanol-enabled dual-fuel container ships on the water or on order, carriers have been scrambling to secure supplies of the green fuel.
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Major FMC rulemakings, cases to provide industry clarity in 2024
The Federal Maritime Commission’s final rule on detention and demurrage will be a watershed moment in the industry next year, but it won’t be
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Red Sea-linked sailing disruptions threaten Indian port flow gains
As the impact of longer routings percolates through the supply chain, local industry sources expect a wave of void calls and/or alterations in Indian
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CBP ruling prohibits US customs brokers from using offshore labor
The ruling is significant because it means US brokers can no longer use less expensive offshore labor to cut down on operational costs associated
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Steady rise in passenger capacity undermining air freight rate growth
Air freight volumes are not expected to show any significant growth until well into 2024, and some analysts question whether there will even be
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Hong Kong eyes status as green bunkering hub to retain, lure container volumes
The push to become a go-to stop for alternative fuels comes as Hong Kong is set to see container throughput fall to around 14
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