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Maersk Halts Haifa Port Calls, Citing Israel-Iran Safety Risks

The container shipping giant will still call at Israel's Port of Ashdod as it arranges alternative…

Amid Israel-Iran Tensions, Shipping Slows Down in Strait of Hormuz

As the conflict escalates, container shipping faces growing risks from a potential chokepoint closure, rising…

Israel’s Strikes on Iran Trigger Elevated Shipping Risks Across Middle East

The attacks prompted the U.K. and Greece to advise shipping fleets to be more cautious in sailing areas like…

China-to-US Freight Rates ‘No Longer Surging’—Is it All Downhill from Here?

After weeks of escalating trans-Pacific container prices in the wake of a tariff truce between the U.S. and…

As Houthis Warn of ‘War’ Amid Israel-Iran Tensions, Red Sea Shipping Still Stagnant

Reports of a possible Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities have sparked threats from the group…

USTR Eases Port Fees for Foreign Vehicle Carriers, Scraps LNG Export Mandate

The decision follows the office's decision to dial back its first proposal to impose port docking fees on…

Hapag-Lloyd Bookings Double on China-US Route in Weeks After Tariff Truce

Hapag-Lloyd revised its global container demand outlook upward from a previous flat growth forecast to an…

Panama Canal Sees Post-Drought Spike in Container Shipping Transits

In the first five months of 2025, crossings via the canal jumped 10 percent annually as geopolitical tensions…

LA, Long Beach Ports Brace for Potential Record-Breaking Summer Surge

Importers are rushing to beat July and August tariff deadlines, fueling a projected 18 percent year-over-year…

Trans-Pacific Ocean Freight Rates Continue Their Ascent on More Front-Loading

Abercrombie & Fitch has already baked in higher freight costs for their second quarter, chief financial…

As CMA CGM Flirts with Red Sea Comeback, Will Others Follow Suit?

In June, the carrier will reroute its MEDEX service—connecting ports across the Middle East, Indian…

Carriers Ramp Up Trans-Pacific Capacity on Expected Demand Rally

Asia-to-U.S. cargo is expected to average 560,000 TEUs over the next four weeks, a 48.5 percent increase over…

Trans-Pacific Cargo Space Vanishing Fast Ahead of Tariff Deadlines

Freight forwarders say new space for cargo bookings won't open until June, with carriers recommending…

LA Port Director Predicts ‘Muted’ Peak Season Despite Expected Cargo Surge

"You won't see a deluge of freight here at the Port of Los Angeles," said Gene Seroka, even after the U.S…

Trans-Pacific Freight Rates Soar as China Cargo Bookings Rebound

The SCFI index shows weekly Shanghai-to-U.S. West Coast spot rates escalating 32 percent after President…